Attorney Clay Dugas

Experienced, Dedicated & Relentless

Everyone knows that in any profession, the most trusted practitioners are those who have earned their stripes through hard work and successful outcomes. Attorney Clay Dugas is a man who fully represents that concept in the area of personal injury law. At Clay Dugas and Associates, we are proud to serve under the leadership of such an example of total commitment to the protection and well-being of our clients and our entire Southeast Texas community.

After graduating from Baylor University School of Law, Attorney Clay Dugas began practicing law in 1981. Since that time, he has gone on to achieve many successes, honors, and accolades. In 1992, he earned Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization which makes him an “expert” in his field. Our firm has subsequently handled over 250 jury trials. Many of our verdicts and settlements have broken records for Southeast Texas and we take on cases have ranged from medical birth defect claims to industrial accidents, maritime incidents, multiple fatality trucking accidents, electrocutions, drownings, and falls. Mr. Dugas is especially dedicated to making America’s highways safer for all drivers by doggedly going after commercial trucking companies that break the rules and endanger the public. He specializes in personal injury cases involving 18-wheeler accidents, wrongful deaths, and workplace and industrial accidents.

In his spare time, Mr. Dugas pursues numerous charitable activities including summer youth camps, Semper Fi, Living Water, Wounded Warriors, and Family Services of Southeast Texas. Mr. Dugas has previously served on Habitat for Humanity’s Board of Directors. He is married to Shannon LeDoux Dugas, and they have four kids: Frances, Will, Alex, and Logan.

Awards & Accolades

2019: Top 20 Verdicts in Texas in All Practice Areas - Click Here
2019: The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Top One Percent of Attorneys in Nation - Click Here
2005: AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
2007 and 2008: American Trial Lawyer’s Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers
2008 – 2020: Texas Super Lawyers®
2014, 2015, 2017: Best Lawyers in America®
Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys Certification
Trial Lawyers Board of Regents Litigator Award
Appearing for nine consecutive years in “Record Verdicts and Settlements”
10/10 Avvo Rating
BBB Accredited Firm

Associations & Memberships

Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1992
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
Texas Bar Association
The Litigation Counsel of America
National Citizen’s Coalition For Nursing Home Reform
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children

Help is just a phone call away. Contact Attorney Clay Dugas at (409) 226-0990

Focused on Our Clients

If anything were to happen again I know that I can count on Attorney Dugas and his staff to take care of business.
“After my surgery, Attorney Clay Dugas and his office were very supportive in helping me through it all. They took the time to keep me well informed on what was going on with my case. If anything were to happen again I know that I can count on him and his s”

Wendi F.
Attorney Clay Dugas is our lawyer of choice because he sincerely cares.
“Attorney Clay Dugas and his staff absolutely amazed us. They did a great job on a hard case.”

Rudolph
From the very beginning Attorney Dugas and his staff were professional, prompt, caring, sympathetic and resourceful.
“I was extremely satisfied with my outcome and Attorney Dugas went above and beyond to make sure I came out with a fair deal. I would highly recommend him and his staff to anyone looking for a lawyer to be on their side.”

Former Client
What he says he will do, he does it.
“I would highly recommend Attorney Clay Dugas as an attorney because he is trustworthy...what he says he will do, he does it, His clients come first.”

Joseph
I believe he always had my best interest in mind and would recommend him to anyone.
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I contacted Mr. Dugas shortly after an 19 wheeler rear ended me. After consultation I hired him. I was kept well informed of progress and pleased with all of his staff. I believe he always had my best interest in mind and would recommend him to anyone.
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Jerry