First Admitted: 1983, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://www.vanweylaw.com/about-kay-van-wey

Bar/Professional Activity:

Member, ABOTA
Texas
U.S. District Court for Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
Member, American Association for Justice
Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Oklahoma
U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Texas
Member, Dallas Bar Association

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

Multi-Million Dollar and Million Dollar Advocates Forums; Settled multiple cases for over $1 million, 2024, 2024
Multi-Million Dollar and Million Dollar Advocates Forums; Settled multiple cases for over $1 million, 2023, 2023
Multi-Million Dollar and Million Dollar Advocates Forums; Settled multiple cases for over $1 million, 2022, 2022
Multi-Million Dollar and Million Dollar Advocates Forums; Settled multiple cases for over $1 million, 2021, 2021
Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Settled multiple cases for over $1 million, 2020, 2020
Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Settled multiple cases for over $1 million, 2019, 2019
Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Settled multiple cases for over $1 million, 2018, 2018
Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Settled multiple cases for over $1 million, 2017, 2017
Multiple favorable settlements for the Plaintiffs in the Dr. Duntsch, aka "Dr. Death" matter, 2017, 2017
Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Settled multiple cases for over $1 million, 2016, 2016
Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Settled multiple cases for over $1 million, 2015, 2015

Videos:

Linda Kelley's husband was tragically killed in an accident in 1991. She turned to Kay Van Wey for help when it came to holding the negligent parties responsible for the death of her husband. Ms. Kelley recommends Kay Van Wey because of the compassion that she has for the people that she represents., Client Testimonial: Linda Kelley, 2011
Kay Van Wey will help navigate you through the confusion that follows a sometimes tragic, life-altering event that occurs in your life. She provides answers from her inside perspective that will put your mind, and the minds of your loved ones at ease. Watch her short video, and be sure to grab her free EBook resource as well to learn more., How to Select the Right Personal Injury Attorney for You, Personal Injury Law, 2014

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Patient Safety Advocate
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Honors/Awards:

Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2024
D Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Best Magazine, 2024
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum, https://www.milliondollaradvocates.com/, 2023
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2023
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2022
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2021
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2020
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2019
D Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2021
D Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2020
Leadership Oklahoma, 1989
Million Dollar Advocate Forum
Avvo 10 Rated
Texas Super Lawyer, 2003 - 2018
2018 National Women Trial Lawyers Award
Recipient of the 2018 Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers award.
Recipient of the 2018 D Best Lawyers
2017 Recipient of Texas Trial Legend Award by Dallas Bar Association, Texas Trial Legend, 2018
Outstanding Young Woman of America, 1986

Educational Background:

University of Oklahoma, B.A. in Political Science, Honors: Member, Oklahoma University President's Leadership Class (1976), 1980

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Fire in the Operating Room: A Preventable Tragedy -- Nearly 650 surgical fires occur each year. Dallas surgical fire attorney Kay Van Wey has handled surgical fire cases and has conducted extensive research on the topic. This recently published book gives patients information on how surgical fires occur and how surgical fires can be prevented. www.vanweylaw.com/reports/fire-in-the-operating-room-preventable-tragedy.cfmDownload your FREE copy of the book today, 2011
Adjunct Professor, Law and Medicine, SMU Dedman School of Law
Prescription Drug Safety: 7 Secrets the Pharmaceutical Industry Does NOT Want You to Know -- Adverse drug reactions are among the top 10 causes of death in the United States. Dallas dangerous drug attorney Kay Van Wey has fought for consumers injured by these drugs. Learn more about the tactics pharmaceutical companies use to sell you their potentially dangerous drugs by www.vanweylaw.com/reports/7-secrets-the-pharmaceutical-industry-does-not-want-you-to-know.cfmdownloading my FREE book, 2011
"Relational Claims", Insurance Law Seminar, 1993
"Relational Claims", Insurance Law Seminar, 1994
"Survivorship, Wrongful Death and Related Claims", Insurance and Tort Law Seminar, 1994
"Final Summation", Litigation and Trial Tactics Seminar, 1995
"Final Summation", Litigation and Trial Tactics Seminar, 1996
"Final Summation", Litigation and Trial Tactics Seminar, 1999
"Expert and Opinion Evidence", 1998
Kay Van Wey's free EBook entitled, How to Select the Right Personal Injury Attorney for You, is a must-have guide to navigate you through the confusion that often follows a tragic or life-altering event in your life. Grab your free copy today! VanWeyLaw.com, www.vanweylaw.com/reports/how-to-choose-the-right-personal-injury-attorney.cfm, Personal Injury Law, 2014

Other Outstanding Achievements:

Appearance on Dr. Oz related to my role in ensuring justice for patients who were under Dr. Duntsch's knife. https://www.doctoroz.com/episode/true-crime-thursday-dr-death-neurosurgeon-who-ended-killing-and-paralyzing-33-patients, 2018
Pill Mill Litigation, 2016
Lectured on Litigation and Trial Techniques

Firm News (Newsletters):

Fill out a short form to begin receiving Kay Van Wey's informative newsletter to stay on top of latest safety and awareness news., Van Wey Law November Newsletter

Industry Groups:

American Association For Justice
Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Kay L. Van Wey