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Houston, Texas · Personal Injury & Property Insurance Law

Houston's Insurance Companies
Have a Lawyer.
Now You Do Too.

Personal injury and property insurance litigation — fought aggressively, settled fairly, or taken all the way to trial.

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15+ Years Fighting for Houston
$0 No Fee Unless We Win
Direct Attorney Access — Always
Cedrick D. Forrest, Esq. — Houston Personal Injury & Property Insurance Attorney
$24M+ Recovered for Clients and growing
500+ Cases Handled across Texas
5.0★ Google Rating verified reviews
15+ Years of Experience fighting for Houston
Practice Area One

When Someone
Hurt You,
We Make Them Pay.

Car accidents, 18-wheelers, motorcycle crashes, slip and fall, wrongful death — we take on the insurance companies and negligent parties who cost you everything.

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Practice Area Two

Your Insurance
Company Has Lawyers.
So Should You.

Hail damage, hurricane claims, water damage, roof damage — when your carrier denies or underpays your claim, we sue them and we win. Bad faith has consequences in Texas.

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The CDF Law Philosophy
" I became an attorney because someone has to be on your side — and that someone might as well be aggressive, relentless, and ready to go to trial.
— Cedrick D. Forrest, Esq.
Texas State Bar Licensed Attorney
J.D. Doctor of Jurisprudence
Houston, TX Based & Fighting Here
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National Board of Legal Specialty Certification — Top 40 Under 40
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Admitted — Supreme Court of Texas
Veteran Owned Business — U.S. Navy Veteran
APA Professional Member
Why Choose CDF Law

Three Words That Define
How We Practice Law

01
Smart

We understand insurance policies, liability law, and the tactics carriers use to deny and delay your claim. We use that knowledge to build cases that are difficult to defend — at the negotiation table and in a courtroom.

02
Aggressive

We don't wait for insurance companies to do the right thing. We file motions, demand discovery, and when they won't settle fairly — we take them to trial. The other side knows we mean it. That changes the number on the check.

03
Personal

When you call CDF Law, you reach Cedrick — not a paralegal, not a case manager. You get the attorney who is on your file, knows your case, and is invested in your outcome. That's rare. We think it's the only way to practice law.

Case Results

We Don't Just Fight.
We Win.

$2,400,000
Hurricane Insurance Claim

Harris County homeowner denied after Hurricane Harvey. We proved bad faith under Texas Insurance Code Chapter 541. Carrier settled before trial.

$1,850,000
18-Wheeler Accident

Client sustained spinal injuries when a commercial truck ran a red light on I-10. We secured maximum compensation including lost wages and future medical care.

$975,000
Hail Damage — Roof Claim

Insurance company offered $12,000 for a total roof replacement. We took the case to appraisal and then suit — ultimately recovering 81x the original offer.

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Meet Your Attorney

The Attorney Who
Answers His Phone.

In 90 seconds, understand exactly how CDF Law fights for Houston families — and why direct attorney access changes everything.

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✓ Direct attorney access — not a paralegal
✓ Contingency fee — nothing unless we win
✓ Free case evaluation, always
Client Reviews

Don't Take Our Word
For It.

★★★★★

"After the hail storm, my insurance company gave me a runaround for months. Cedrick took one look at my policy and told me exactly what they owed me. Six months later I had a check for the full replacement cost."

Maria T.
Google Review · Hail Damage Claim
★★★★★

"I was hit by an 18-wheeler and the trucking company's lawyers were already calling me the next day. I'm so glad I called Cedrick first. He handled everything and got me more than I ever expected."

James R.
Google Review · 18-Wheeler Accident
★★★★★

"What I appreciated most was that Cedrick personally called me every step of the way. I never felt like just a file number. He fought for me like it was his own case — because that's how he treats every client."

Sandra L.
Google Review · Car Accident
5.0
★★★★★ Based on 80+ Google Reviews
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Free Tool · No Attorney Required

Is Your Insurance
Company
Playing Fair?

Check your carrier's official Texas Department of Insurance complaint record — instantly. See exactly how many complaints have been filed, what the denial rate is, and whether your insurer is rated Excellent, Fair, or Poor.

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TDI Complaint Checker — Texas Insurance Data
State Farm Lloyds
⚠ CAUTION — High Complaint Index
1.74x Complaint Index
342 Confirmed Complaints
38% Denial Rate
47 days Avg. Resolve Time
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Service Area

Serving Houston and Every
Corner of Its Metro Area

Houston
The Woodlands
Sugar Land
Katy
Pearland
League City
Pasadena
Baytown
Humble
Spring
Conroe
Galveston
Friendswood
Missouri City
Richmond
Stafford
Legal Insights from CDF Law

Know Your Rights
Before You Need Them

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Insurance Claims

Home Insurance Claim Adjuster Secret Tactics — What They Don't Tell You

Your insurance company's adjuster works for them, not you. Here's exactly how they minimize payouts — and what to do instead.

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Hail & Storm Damage

What To Do in the First 48 Hours After Storm Damage to Your Property

Documentation, deadlines, and the one call that can make or break a Texas hail damage claim. A step-by-step guide for Houston homeowners.

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Car Accidents

How Much Does a Lawyer Get from a Car Accident Settlement in Texas?

Contingency fees, expenses, and what actually ends up in your pocket — a transparent breakdown from a Houston injury attorney.

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