Atty. Dale Wainwright
Dale Wainwright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Oil and Gas Law. Dale, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2020.
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Dale Wainwright is a appellate and energy attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dale Wainwright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Oil and Gas Law
- Dale, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2020
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dale is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Dale Wainwright is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Dale Wainwright is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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