L. David Anderson

Partner

Dallas
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Overview

David Anderson is an experienced litigator with more than 20 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation matters across a wide variety of industries. He places a particular emphasis on high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, assisting clients with difficult to navigate issues, such as business divorces between those in management and/or ownership in limited liability companies, partnerships or corporations. His depth of experience includes litigation matters involving private equity investments in company assets across multiple industries, contract disputes, partnership disputes, non-compete and/or non-solicit disputes, disputes between franchisors and franchisees, trademark infringement, theft of trade secrets, real estate and fraud matters.

Additionally, he has represented clients on the state and national level on both the plaintiff and defendant side, including cases in the commercial and residential real estate industry, banking industry, RFID toll tag industry, healthcare industry, medical device industry, and the sales industry for various commercial products.

David spends significant time with clients at the outset of each matter, providing early case assessment and maintaining frequent communication throughout the duration of the case to ensure that they remain well-informed. Utilizing his substantial trial experience and open communication skills, he works closely with clients to prioritize risk and manage costs, bearing in mind their overall business goals.

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  • Obtained successful jury verdict representing a national broadcasting company in lawsuit against one of its radio personalities in a contract dispute.
  • Obtained a favorable settlement for client representing a worldwide provider of RFID toll tag technology in a dispute with competitor.
  • Represented a franchisor of Mexican food chain in numerous matters to enforce the franchisor’s rights against non-compliant franchisees.
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Experience

  • Obtained successful jury verdict representing a national broadcasting company in lawsuit against one of its radio personalities in a contract dispute.
  • Obtained a favorable settlement for client representing a worldwide provider of RFID toll tag technology in a dispute with competitor.
  • Represented a franchisor of Mexican food chain in numerous matters to enforce the franchisor’s rights against non-compliant franchisees.
  • Represented a group of physicians in successfully negotiating their departures from a national healthcare organization, including a substantial decrease in the buyout of their non-compete provisions, thus allowing the physicians to start their own practice in the same region.
  • Successfully represented private equity groups in multiple matters to enforce rights against defaulting borrowers and guarantors.
  • Representing world renown pioneer in the field of stem cell technology and treatments in dispute with former business partner.
  • Representing controlling members of company with $350 million of assets under management in dispute with business partner.

Recognitions and Memberships

Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America® (2021 to present)
    • Texas: Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Texas Super Lawyers "Rising Star" (2004, 2007 to 2009)
  • D Magazine, Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas (2006)

Memberships

  • Dallas Bar Association

Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
  • Texas

Education

  • J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law, 1996
  • B.B.A., Texas A&M University, 1993