Attorney Profiles

Biography

John Langdoc is no stranger to the often complex medical and scientific issues involved in the cases he tries. Before becoming a lawyer, he was a scientist who studied how the brain works. At Baylor College of Medicine he researched the brains of people with schizophrenia, depression, and autism. Earlier, in graduate school, he helped discover that some prescription anti-depressants can cause brain birth defects.

“I’ve always loved science. As a scientist, I loved the adventure of trying to figure out how our brains work,” he says. “Today, in the courtroom, you’d be surprised how much of my practice is devoted to fighting to expose phony science. Phony science that has been funded by corporate defendants to avoid responsibility for the harms their toxic products have done to people and to the environment.”

John’s courtroom talents became clear during law school. He was selected to represent his school in national trial competitions, where he was awarded national Best Speaker/Best Advocate honors. As a Baron & Budd attorney, John melds his scientific training and experience with his legal skills as a trial lawyer. John has tried complex cases, in multiple states, against some of the nations most powerful corporations.

“I love what I do. I’m honored to fight for people. I’m honored to fight for the environment.”