Jude T. Hickland - Dallas, TX
Attorney at Burke Bogdanowicz PLLC
Class Actions Lawyers in Dallas, TX
1201 Elm St. Suite 4000 Dallas, TX 75270 - 2171
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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18
Years
Experience
Dallas Class Actions Lawyer
Updated: 10/30/2026
Areas of Practice
- Class Actions
- Litigation
- Products Liability and Mass Tort
Attorney Information
Overview
Jude is a Texas trial lawyer specializing in commercial and product liability disputes.
Jude understands professionalism and preparation are critical to success. His ability to understand and communicate complex, often technical, issues has helped clients successfully navigate litigation through settlement and trial.
Jude prepares a trial-ready defense, while providing early insight into potential claim exposure. When the case requires it, Jude persuasively presents the client’s story to the jury, making the complex simple while using the evidence to tell the story of why his clients should win.
When businesses, business owners, and commercial real estate investors need help with thorny legal disputes, Jude helps them navigate the options and find practical solutions.
When product manufacturers and distributors find themselves facing product liability claims, they rely on Jude to prepare and present a vigorous technical and factual defense.
Representative experience includes In re: Takata Airbag Products Liability Litigation and lawsuits related to the water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
Jude has been recognized as both a Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Star” and as one of the Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch.”
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers, Texas Rising Star – 2017-2023
- Best Lawyers in America, “Ones to Watch” (Product Liability Litigation) – 2023-2025
Other Sources of Feedback About Jude T. Hickland
Included on the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas, 2008
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Law Review: Baylor Law Review, Executive Editor
Non Legal Education
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Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 2005
B.S.
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Calhoun Honors College
Honors: Golden Key Honor Society
Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
Published Works
Articles
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"Fishing the Social Media Seas,", (with Cary Slobin), Law 360, Privacy and Consumer Protection Section, August, 2011
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2008
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2008
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2010
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2010
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2011
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Texas State Bar (Member)
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (Member)
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Contact
1201 Elm St.
Suite 4000
Dallas, TX 75270 - 2171
Phone Number: 214-516-6692
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm
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