Clark R. Hudson

Clark Hudson, a trial lawyer, joined Neil Dymott Hudson in 1990 and has been a shareholder since 1997. Mr. Hudson specializes in civil litigation with emphasis in medical malpractice, professional liability, products liability, and personal injury.

Since joining Neil Dymott Hudson, Mr. Hudson has tried over 100 jury cases in various Southern California State Courts. Mr. Hudson is a former board member and past president for the San Diego Defense Lawyers. He was a Senior Director (2017-2020) for the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC). Mr. Hudson is Past Section Chair for Trial Tactics. He received the John Alan Appleman Award for his work as FDCC Section Chair in 2009. Mr. Hudson is a Past President for the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. (2017 - 2018)

Mr. Hudson holds the rank of Diplomate in the American Board of Trial Advocates. In September 2010, Mr. Hudson was inducted into the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers. Fellowship in the College is limited to the top one percent of the total lawyer population of any state or province. In October 2017, he was selected for fellowship in the International Society of Barristers.

Mr. Hudson was named as one of San Diego’s Top Attorneys in Insurance Law in 2006, and again in 2009, by the San Diego Daily Transcript. He has been named one of Southern California’s “San Diego Super Lawyers” by the publishers of Law & Politics Magazine since 2007. Since 2009, Mr. Hudson was selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers of America^® in Medical Malpractice Law, and for 2013, 2018 and 2024 was named the Top Medical Malpractice Defense Lawyer for Best Lawyers of America®. Mr. Hudson was also named Defense Attorney of the Year (2012) by the San Diego Defense Lawyers.

Mr. Hudson served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps. He was on active duty in 1983-1986 and was called back to service in 1991 in support of Desert Storm.

Recent Successes and Achievements

Publications and Presentations

Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC)
Annual Meeting, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
"Ethical Considerations in Preparing Witnesses for Deposition or Trial" (February 25, 2008)

Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC)
Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA
"Learn from the Masters: Defense Closing Argument" (March 27, 2008)

Panel Speaker - The Doctor's Company Annual Legal Summit, Napa, CA
"Lack of Informed Consent and Battery" (June 28, 2008)

Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC) Masters in Trial
Panel Discussion "100 Days Before Trial" (March 3, 2011)

Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC)
Annual Conference, Williamsburg, VA
"Building Defense Themes During Trial - Closing Arguments" (July 28, 2011)

DRI Trial Tactics Seminar, Las Vegas NV
"Direct Examination, Stealing the Plaintiff's Thunder" (March 15, 2012)

Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC)
Annual Conference, Santa Barbara, CA
"Effective Oral Voir Dire - Avoiding the Five Most Common Mistakes Experienced Litigators Make" (September 14, 2012)

Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC)
2013 Winter Meeting - Trial Masters Program, San Antonio, TX
"How to Conduct an Effective Voir Dire for the Defense Under Time Restraints" (March 5, 2013)

Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC) Lunch & Learn Webinar
"The Art & Science of Voir Dire: Proven Strategies for Selecting a Winning Jury" (May 7, 2013)

DRI Trial Tactics Seminar, Las Vegas NV
"Trial Lawyer’s Toolkit: Dealing with Surprises at Trial" (March 19, 2015)