[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17936]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNITION OF LES WEISBROD

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2009

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, it is with great 
honor and pleasure that I stand before you today to recognize a very 
special constituent and friend of mine. He is both a mentor and an 
outstanding lawyer with a brilliant legal mind, and I am privileged to 
recognize and acknowledge the achievements of Les Weisbrod. I have 
known him since 1971, and I can truly say that he is a dedicated, 
distinguished, and committed citizen.
  The name Weisbrod has long been associated with excellence, and his 
life and work reflect his parents' highest standards of hard work, 
honesty, courtesy, and responsibility. On July 30, 2009, Mr. Weisbrod 
will finish his term as President of the American Association for 
Justice. As the largest trial bar in the world, this association aims 
to promote a fair and effective justice system and has benefitted 
enormously from Mr. Weisbrod's leadership and expertise. He has served 
as President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and 
Parliamentarian of the American Association for Justice, in addition to 
leading many of this association's litigation groups through his 
quarter-century of membership.
  Regarded as one of the most effective medical malpractice and 
personal injury attorneys in the country, Mr. Weisbrod has obtained 
more medical malpractice punitive damage jury verdicts for his clients 
than any other attorney in the United States. In 2003, he obtained a 
verdict which has been reported by the National Law Journal as one of 
the 100 most important verdicts of that year, and he was named one of 
the best lawyers in Dallas for 2003-2005 in Dallas' ``D'' Magazine and 
a ``Texas Super Lawyer'' for 2003-2004 in Texas Monthly.
  Our communities and our country rely on the contributions of 
individuals like Mr. Weisbrod who rise above and beyond the call of 
duty to make a difference in the lives of others, both personally and 
professionally. He has demonstrated an unfaltering and tireless 
commitment to the betterment of Dallas County, the State of Texas, and 
the entire Nation. I am fortunate to know and to have worked with Mr. 
Weisbrod for the past 38 years, and I am so pleased to call him a dear 
friend.
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to give a final salute to Les 
Weisbrod who has fought to ensure justice and fairness in our legal 
system. I wish him continued health, happiness, and peace throughout 
his professional and personal journey. His outstanding service on 
behalf of others truly makes a remarkable difference and serves as an 
outstanding example to us all.

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