Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX
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About Daniel Charest at a Glance
Daniel Charest is a business, litigation, and energy attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Burns Charest LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar, Virginia, State Bar (inactive), District of Columbia, State Bar, and United States, U.S. Virgin Islands. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 2004) and United States Merchant Marine Academy (B.S. Marine Transportation, 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Charest
- Proven hustle
- Unrivaled grit
- Bold execution
- Daniel has spent years on the front lines of high-stakes litigation in both federal and state courts throughout the country, coast to coast, and international arbitrations around the world
- He is equally comfortable in a courtroom talking to a jury as he is in a boardroom talking to executives or on a gravel road talking to witnesses
- Daniel uses a combination of experience, intellect, grit, and compassion to achieve his client’s goals
- And Daniel’s excellent work and achievements are regularly recognized in various peer- and industry-driven rating publications
- Those honors include being named “Attorney of the Year” in 2020 by Texas Lawyer, called a "Winning Litgiator" by National Law Journal, and listed as a "Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyer" a "Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer" and a "Leading Litigator" by Lawdragon
- And he backs up those honors by actually winning in court day-by-day, including recently earning a $41,000,000 jury verdict in an oil & gas matter in Denver District Court
- Daniel’s experience goes deep
- He has handled antitrust, breach of contract, business torts (trade secret misappropriation, executive employment disputes, and unfair competition), government takings claims, consumer protection issues, oil and gas disputes of many types, class actions, fraud, insurance bad faith, and wrongful death
- His docket has also included nearly every type of procedural and jurisdictional challenges such as removal and remand, class certification, venue transfers, forum non conveniens, temporary restraining orders, temporary injunctions, and appeals
- After his federal appellate clerkship, Daniel joined a nationally recognized litigation boutique firm where he became a partner
- He left to pave his own path by co-founding Burns Charest with a goal of developing a team of skilled, trial-savvy lawyers together as a team
- The Burns Charest team is modeled after his watchwords: efficiency and effectiveness
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Charest's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Charest handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Dallas
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Energy & Utilities Law in Dallas
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 Dallas 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 venue, 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose Daniel Charest
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Charest's practice in the field of business, litigation, and energy.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, State Bar, Virginia, State Bar (inactive), and District of Columbia, State Bar, Daniel Charest can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and energy, Daniel Charest can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Daniel Charest attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel Charest Handles in Dallas
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