Texas license and practice

David E. Bernsen is admitted to practice law in Texas and is Eligible to Practice in Texas (State Bar of Texas #02217500). Verify the current individual Bar record at State Bar of Texas record before hiring an attorney.

David E. Bernsen is the founder of The Bernsen Law Firm in Beaumont, where his primary practice is complex litigation focusing on personal injury, products liability, property damage, insurance claims, industrial accidents, and automobile and tractor-trailer accidents. He earned his law degree from St. Mary’s University in 1976, clerked for Chief Judge Joe J. Fisher of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, and was admitted to practice in Texas in 1976. He served as a Texas State Senator from 1999 to 2003, is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, and was named to Texas Super Lawyers in 2026 for the tenth consecutive year. The State Bar of Texas recognized him in 2026 for 50 years in the profession.

Matters this legal field covers

Personal injury legal work may cover motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice, products liability and asbestos claims.

Questions to ask

Ask which type of personal injury matter the lawyer handles, the relevant Jefferson County, potential filing deadlines, and the scope of legal fees. Confirm whether the firm can handle your location, matter type and timing.

Texas personal injury attorney guide · Texas attorney lookup · How to verify a lawyer

This independently compiled information does not imply attorney participation, referral, approval, current case availability or authenticated individual client reviews.