Godwin Lewis CEO Donald E. Godwin Earns Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers Honors
DALLAS, Feb. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Highly respected trial lawyer, Donald E. Godwin, Chairman and CEO of the Texas trial and appellate law firm Godwin Lewis PC, has been selected among the 2014-2015 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
With fewer than one-tenth of 1 percent of the nation's lawyers honored, the Lawdragon 500 is among the most elite guides in the legal profession. Selections begin with law firm nominations and online submissions, and the final honorees are chosen following an exhaustive editorial research process.
"I have always maintained a focus on securing the best possible outcomes for my clients, and I am honored to have that dedication rewarded with a place alongside the very best attorneys in the country," says Mr. Godwin.
One of the nation's most respected and accomplished trial lawyers, Mr. Godwin serves as the lead trial counsel for Halliburton Energy Services Co. in the civil litigation and related investigations stemming from the 2010 BP Macondo oil well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico, the largest environmental case in U.S. history.
Mr. Godwin has built his reputation in high-stakes, complex litigation involving oil and gas, environmental matters, fiduciary duties, will contests, major family law disputes and business torts. He also is recognized as a master negotiator in high-risk disputes involving corporate executives and their legal departments and other high-profile individuals.
His selection to The Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America list is just the latest honor in Mr. Godwin's storied career. He also has been recognized as one of America's Leading Commercial Litigation Lawyers by Chambers USA, and among the American City Business Journal's Who's Who in Energy.
Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Godwin also has been recognized multiple times by The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters' 100 Best Lawyers in Texas, D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas and the Dallas Business Journal. He also has earned the Distinguished Alumni Award for Private Practice from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
The 2014-2015 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America magazine will be published this summer and distributed to corporate counsel, private practitioners, academics and other leaders in the legal industry. The full Lawdragon 500 list can be found at www.Lawdragon.com.
Founded in 1980, Godwin Lewis PC is a mid-sized trial and appellate firm with a national practice. With offices in Dallas and Houston, Godwin Lewis represents Fortune 500 and middle-market industry leaders in Mission Critical Litigation® throughout the United States. To learn more, visit the Firm's website at http://www.godwinlewis.com.
For more information, please contact Ed Sothcott at 214-939-8626 or [email protected].
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