Mr. David K. Hendrickson | Partner

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About David
Dave’s practice extends beyond toxic tort cases. He also litigates cases involving personal injury, insurance defense, and general business litigation as well as many product liability claims and has proven himself skilled in cases involving a wide range of products.
Dave has represented a wide range of clients, from corporations and employers in premises and deliberate intent claims to manufacturers in claims of chemical exposures and all types of product liability claims. He has also represented manufacturers and premises owners in mass trial and class action litigation, winning defense verdicts in these highly specialized areas.
Dave’s quiver also includes extensive experience litigating issues surrounding oil and gas leases, easement disputes, and other defense scenarios typical of natural resource distributors.
In addition to being a premier litigator, Dave mediates and arbitrates dozens of cases a year, proving adept at resolving a multitude of litigious disputes in a quick, efficient and economic manner, while also recognizing when an agreed-upon resolution may not be possible on a given day. Dave also has served as discovery commissioner on a variety of cases and has acted as an expert witness.
Dave is a former captain in the United States Army. He is a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Several national publications have recognized Dave’s legal skills: Chambers, USA; Best Lawyers in America©; Super Lawyers; and Litigation Magazine in the area of Corporate Litigation. And America’s Top Attorneys recently named Dave One of America’s Top 100 Attorneys in Bet-the Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, High Stakes Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation. Additionally, U.S. News and World Report has recognized Hendrickson & Long as a Tier 1 Law Firm in Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Construction Litigation for the past several years.
Dave’s commitment and dedication extend beyond his law practice to his profession at large and to the community. He currently shares his skills by serving on the boards of several charitable, civic, and social organizations. Dave is a proponent of post-high school education for all West Virginians and has served three terms as the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.
Admission
Pennsylvania
2014
South Carolina
1986
West Virginia
1982
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of South Carolina
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States Court of Federal Claims
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Education
West Virginia University
B.A.
1979
Recognitions & Achievements
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Member, West Virginia State Bar
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Member, National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, West Virginia Chapter
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Member, Kanawha County Bar Association
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Member, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
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Board Chairman, West Virginia Regional Tech Park
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Trustee, West Virginia University Alumni Loyalty Permanent Endowment Fund
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Business Law Professor, West Virginia University,2014-Present
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History Professor, West Virginia University,2006-2008
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History Professor, Criminal Procedures, Marshall University,1990-1999
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Past National President, West Virginia University Alumni Association
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Past President, Berry Hills Country Club
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Former Chairman, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
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Former Legal Correspondent, WCHS-TV, The Legal Pad
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Former Member, West Virginia University Athletic Council
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Former Member, Educational Broadcast Authority of West Virginia
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Former Member, West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education
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Former Member, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
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A.M. Best Company
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America’s Top 100 Attorneys in Bet-the Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, High Stakes Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation
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Best Lawyers in America, –2005 / Present
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Chambers USA
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Band 1 Rating – Mass Tort Litigation
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America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, –2007 / Present
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International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL), –2007 / Present
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Super Lawyers Top Rated Civil Litigation Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia, –2007 / Present
Notable Work
Author and er, “Conducting Interviews and Investigations for West Virginia Paralegals” – Institute for Paralegal Education (IPE), Eau Clair, Wisconsin
Present
Author, “Retention and Graduation Rates ‘What Does Your Report Card Say?’” – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
Author, “What Will Become of the College Campus?” – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
er, “Advanced Mediation Practices” – West Virginia State Bar,
Present / 2015
Founded 1994
Hendrickson & Long, P.L.L.C. Highlights
Accident & Injury, Consumer Rights, Lawsuit & Dispute, Business