• "The Willis Law Firm helped me through a difficult time. They handled my case promptly and efficiently. I was able to call and talk to Willis directly easily anytime I wanted."
  • "Willis was very patient and understanding of our tragic situation. He allowed us to finally get the closure and compensation we needed to move past our horrible accident."
  • Ford Explorer Rollover - Driver suffered serious injuries and passenger was fatally injured when the vehicle's Firestone tire de-treaded.
  • Chevrolet S10 Pickup Truck Rollover - A five year old boy was thrown from the truck when the vehicle rolled, causing permanent damage.
  • Geo Tracker SUV Accident - Driver suffered severe spinal injuries and paralysis when her seat back collapsed on impact in a collision.
  • Mazda SUV Roof Crush - Driver suffered catastrophic spinal compression & fractures from roof pillar collapse in rollover accident.
  • Jeep Wrangler Rollover - Driver sustained serious spinal cord injuries and trauma brain damage as a result of dodging a dog and rolling over.

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The Willis Law Firm is a Texas-based law firm with a strong national presence and recognition. David P.Willis has gained a national reputation as a leading personal injury lawyer. He specializes in the prosecution of serious injury cases, involving burns, paralysis, brain damage, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries and wrongful death suits against automobile, SUV and tire manufacturers, chemical plants, pharmaceutical companies and other corporate entities.Throughout his 22+ year legal career, Mr. Willis has been personally compelled to force manufacturers to be accountable for their negligent acts and for the sale of dangerous products that kill and maim the consumers in the United States. His educational, career and legal background includes:

  • Baylor University (BA 1978)
  • South Texas College of Law (JD 1982)
  • State Bar Of Texas (Since 1983)
  • New York Bar Association (Since 2005)
  • Supreme Court of Texas – Attorney (1983-1984)
  • Vice President of Harris County Bar Association (1984-1985)
  • Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer (Since 1988)
  • Association of American Trial Lawyer (ATLA) (Since 1988)
  • Texas Bar Foundation (Since 1996)
  • “AV” Rating (Highest Peer Review Rating) by Martindale Hubbell
  • United States Patent Holder

In 1997, Mr. Willis was involved in one of the nation’s first Firestone ATX Radial Tread / Belt Separation and Ford Explorer rollover cases which occurred in Texas. A products liability lawsuit was filed in 1998 against Ford and Firestone due to the Ford Explorer going out of control and rolling after the back left Firestone ATX radial tire’s tread came off. After a long battle with Ford and Firestone a very significant confidential settlement was reached by all parties.On July 17, 2001, Mr. Willis was recognized as one of a very select group of products liability attorneys in the nation and was awarded the prestigious Steven J. Sharp Public Service Award for his contributions in investigating and gathering evidence pertaining to tire belt separation and vehicle rollovers in Firestone Tire and Ford Explorer Cases. The efforts by these selected attorneys and others helped lead to the largest recall in U.S. history. This award was presented to Mr. Willis by the President of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. In 2005, Mr. Willis filed the nation’s first cruise control deactivation switch, wrongful death lawsuit against Ford Motor Company as a result of a death of an Iowa woman who died in her house after her Ford F150 erupted into flames trapping her in the burning house.

Commitment

“My firm is committed to representing individuals and families who have been the victims of a wrongful death or serious personal injury. Although monetary compensation cannot heal the emotional and physical scars left as the result of a serious accident, it can help in many cases to relieve much of the economic stress and hardship associated with the injury or loss of a loved one. Many times it is the only means of support and future security for the injured individual and their family. Litigation may not bring back a loved one, or heal a serious injury, but it may serve to help prevent others from having to endure the same loss.”

- David P.Willis

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