David K. Hendrickson

David K. Hendrickson: Attorney with Hendrickson & Long PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
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Biography

Dave Hendrickson has more than 25 years of trial experience. He practices in the areas of product liability, mass tort, medical malpractice, insurance defense, and general business litigation. David is a former captain of the United States Army and also served as a legal correspondent for WCHS-TV, Charleston's ABC affiliate.

Representative Matters

• Extensive experience in cases involving complex litigation, having tried several consolidated cases;

• Extensive experience in mass tort and class action litigation areas, include, but are not limited to asbestos, acrylamide, benzene, PCB, solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons, and other multi-chemical products;

• Skilled in cases involving products ranging from baby seats to motor fan blades;

• Handles a wide variety of personal injury and insurance defense litigation;

• Represents corporations and employers in premises and deliberate intent claims;

• Represents manufacturers in claims of chemical exposures;

• Represents manufacturers and premises owners in mass-trial asbestos litigation, winning several defense verdicts in this highly specialized area;

• Experienced mediator.

Professional Affiliations

Chairman, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission

Past National President, West Virginia University Alumni Association

Former Legal Correspondent, WCHS-TV, The Legal Pad

History Professor, West Virginia University, 2006 through 2008

History Professor, Criminal Procedures, Marshall University 1990 through 1999

Member, Kanawha County Bar Association

Member, West Virginia State Bar Association

Member, West Virginia Council for Community & Technical College System of WV

Member, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges

Member, International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Community Involvement

Member, West Virginia University Athletic Council

Member, West Virginia Educational Broadcast Authority

President of Berry Hills Country Club

Special Recognition

Selected for inclusion in Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business

Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America

Selected for inclusion in West Virginia SuperLawyers

Member of International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL)

A.M. Best Company

Articles/Speeches/Presentations

• "Conducting Interviews and Investigations for West Virginia Paralegals," authored and presented for Institute for Paralegal Education (IPE).
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Litigation
  • Mass Tort Litigation
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Energy

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
West Virginia University, B.A., cum laude, 1979
Law School Attended:
West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 1982
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, West Virginia; 1986, South Carolina; West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals; U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia; U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana; U.S. Court of Claims; U.S. Court of Military Appeals; Pro Hac Vice, Several States; 2014, Pennsylvania
Military:
Captain, U.S. Army
ISLN:
906552276

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (23 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.4/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0

  • Communication

    4.4/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
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681-317-8835  Phone

304-346-5515  Fax

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