David Shank
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Litigation: General Commercial
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Provided by David Shank
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David Shank is a commercial trial lawyer who represents plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes disputes before federal courts, state courts, and arbitration panels around the country. David represents clients in a wide range of disputes, including those involving trade-secret misappropriation, securities fraud, class actions, and even rare and valuable art. He has extensive experience examining and cross-examining key witnesses at trial, and successfully arguing dispositive and many other motions in court. In addition to work at the trial level, David also has experience handling appeals for his clients.
Career
Prior to joining Scott Douglass & McConnico in August 2015, David practiced with Susman Godfrey L.L.P. Before entering private practice, David served as a law clerk to Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Chambers Review
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David Shank is an established player in the Austin market. He often acts as leading counsel for corporate clients in commercial disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"David is a good trial lawyer."
"David is a good trial lawyer."