David Vereeke
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David Vereeke
Biography
Former school teacher, David Vereeke, is a partner in the firm. He brings extensive trial experience to the group having tried many jury trials in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Parker, Palo Pinto, Upshur, and Harris Counties. He believes in helping to keep people in their homes. When a person has had their home wrongfully foreclosed, that person has been betrayed by their mortgage company. One of his mentors, Gerry Spence, has convinced him that betrayal is the most powerful theme a wronged person can have in trial. Mr. Vereeke has obtained jury verdicts and settlements of over $60,000,000 in his 39 year career. He tried his first jury trial November 3,1975. He believes who is on the jury is more important than the facts of the case. He spends a lot of study time and practice time getting ready for jury selection. As his mentor, Gerry Spence, says, “You have to show them yours, before they will show you theirs.” And by the way, he won that 1st jury trial in November 1975. Mr. Vereeke has handled over 5,000 personal injury cases in the 39 years he has practiced law in Dallas. The cases range from premises liability (slip and fall) to car/truck crashes to product liability. In 2001, he had a Stowers liability jury verdict that forced the insurance company to have to pay twice the amount of the policy limits. A Dallas County jury awarded his client the largest slip and fall verdict for the year 2003. The year 2006 saw a jury award Mr. Vereeke’s client the largest car wreck verdict in Denton County for that year. He is also a charter member of Stonebriar Community Church and has been a facilitator of the divorce recovery program since the program began in 2000. Mr. Vereeke joined the firm August 16, 2010 and is excited about trying cases with his old friend Jack Peacock and the Gagnon, Peacock, and Vereeke team.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - 33%-50%
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Hourly ($345-$500)
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Associate Law Offices of Regis Mullin, P.C
Year: 1984 - 1985
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Partner Anthony and Vereeke, P.C
Year: 1985 - 1991
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Principle Law Office of David M. Vereeke, P.C
Year: 1991 - 2010
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Partner Gagnon, Peacock, & Vereeke
Year: 2010 - Current
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Associate Jenkins & Watkins, P.C
Year: 1974 - 1979
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Principle David M. Vereeke P.C
Year: 1979 - 1984
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Professional Associations
Dallas Bar Foundation Senior Life Fellow (2013 - Current)
American Board of Trial Advocates Associate (2009 - Current)
Tarrant County Bar Association Associate Member (2008 - Current)
Texas Bar Foundation # 20547500 Life Fellow (1996 - Current)
American Association for Justice Associate Member (1983 - Current)
Dallas Bar Foundation Associate Member (1974 - Current)
Publications
Premises Liability Evolution Texas Bar Journal (1991)
Awards
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Associate
Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2009.0
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Senior Life Fellow
Dallas Bar Foundation 2013.0
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AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell 2012.0
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Sustaining Life Fellow
Texas Bar Foundation 1996.0
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Graduate
Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College 2007.0
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Civil Trial Law
Texas board of Legal Specialization 1989.0
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Personal Injury Trial Law
Texas board of Legal Specialization 1988.0
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Honor List
Baylor Law School 1973.0
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Associate
American Board of Trail Advocates 2009.0
Education
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Baylor University B.A. | English, Philosophy
Year: 1968
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Baylor Law School J.D.
Year: 1974
Honors: Honors List - 1973
Certifications
- Civil Trial Law: Texas Board of Legal Speciallization
Websites
http://www.gapslegal.com/
Gagnon, Peacock & Vereeke, P.C.
Gagnon, Peacock & Vereeke, P.C.
1349 Empire Central Dr #500, Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 824-5490