Attorney Profiles
Biography
Shareholder Denyse Clancy joined the firm in 2004, already an accomplished litigator focusing on injuries caused by exposure to benzene and other toxic solvents and chemicals. In addition to her toxic tort practice, she has litigated medical malpractice, breach of contract, fraud, product defect and personal injury cases, as well as tax matters.
Most recently, in November 2007, Ms. Clancy won a substantial verdict from a Galveston jury on behalf of a retired pipefitter suffering from asbestos-related mesothelioma and his wife.
In 1999, Ms. Clancy was Valedictorian of the Southern Methodist University School of Law and an Editor of the SMU Law Review. Before attending law school, Ms. Clancy earned a master's degree from Columbia University and her bachelor's degree, magna cum laude, from Yale University.
Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 1999)
Columbia University (M.A. 1992)
Yale University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1989)
Bar & Court Admissions
Texas
California
United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas
United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
Awards
Texas Rising Star ((Law & Politics Media, Inc.; Key Professional Media, 2005-2009)
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Languages
Spanish
Presentations
“Benzene-Related Diseases: The Plaintiff’s Perspective,” Mealey’s Benzene Litigation Conference, New York, New York, December 4, 2006.
“Building and Defending a Warnings Case,” Harris Martin Benzene Litigation Conference, Miami, Florida, November 2, 2006.
“State of the Art,” Mealey’s Benzene Litigation Conference, Marina del Rey, California, June 12 - 13, 2006.
“Benzene Litigation,” Mealey’s Toxic Tort Update: Texas, Dallas, Texas, March 9 - 10, 2006.
“Why Benzene is Not the New Asbestos,” Harris Martin Benzene Litigation 101 Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 2, 2006.
“The Law: Proving Up and Defending Against Liability,” Harris Martin Benzene Seminar, Los Angeles, California, September 29, 2005.
“The Admissibility of Refinery-Conducted Epidemiological Studies,” Association of Trial Lawyers of America Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada, July 24, 200
Publications
"Fraud Claims Under Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933: Should Pleading with Particularity be Required?," 27 SEC. REG. L.J. 411 (2000).
"The Deductibility of the Costs of Aircraft Maintenance," 64 J. AIR. L. & Com. 539 (1999).
Significant Trials
Oliver D. Smith & Peggy Ann Bowen Smith v. Crane Co. et al., No. 06CV1393 (122nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Galveston County, Texas).
Newsrss
Baron & Budd’s Greatest Hits of the Decade
As the first decade of the new millennium draws to a close and we reflect on the past ten years, Baron & Budd would like to share with you what we consider some of our law firm’s major accomplishments—our “Greatest Hits” of the decade, if you will. So, in the spirit of Casey Kasem, here is our countdown of the decade. We wish all of you happy holidays and a prosperous new year—and new decade—to come. Read More
Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces Substantial Damages Verdict; Settlement for Two Families of Mesothelioma Victims
PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (December 21, 2009) –– Dallas-based Baron & Budd, P.C. has announced a very substantial Phase I damages verdict for two families of mesothelioma victims. The men were exposed to asbestos from numerous products including Garlock Sealing Technologies (Garlock) asbestos gaskets and Crane Co. valves. Baron & Budd attorney Denyse Clancy represented both families at trial. Read More
Baron & Budd, P.C. Wins Appeal for California Asbestos Cancer Verdict
November 9, 2009 (SAN FRANCISCO) –Baron & Budd, P.C. announced an appellate victory in an asbestos cancer lawsuit brought on behalf of mesothelioma patient Joan Mahoney and her husband Daniel Mahoney. Attorneys John Langdoc and Denyse Clancy, who represented the Mahoneys, showed that Mrs. Mahoney’s mesothelioma was caused by her exposure to Georgia Pacific’s asbestos-containing joint compound and that Georgia Pacific knew before Mrs. Mahoney’s exposure that asbestos in its product could caused disease. Read More
