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Atty. Dave Wishnew

Atty. Dave Wishnew

Dave Wishnew is an experienced trial lawyer that pursues and protects his clients’ interests with zealous advocacy. Dave maintains a diversified practice with a focus in complex commercial and employment litigation matters in state, federal, and administrative courts.

Dallas Dallas 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Dave Wishnew at a glance

Dave Wishnew is a Shareholder based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Crawford, Wishnew & Lang PLLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas (2008). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Rhodes College (B.A. Economics, 2001). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dave Wishnew is an experienced trial lawyer that pursues and protects his clients’ interests with zealous advocacy
  • Dave maintains a diversified practice with a focus in complex commercial and employment litigation matters in state, federal, and administrative courts
  • He has a wide range of experience litigating cases involving theft of trade secrets, breach of contract (including breach of restrictive covenants), fraud, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, derivative and shareholder disputes, unfair competition and antitrust, discrimination and harassment, wage and overtime, deceptive trade practices, and civil conspiracy
  • Dave represents individuals, small businesses and large corporations in a variety of industries
  • He provides counsel to his clients on many facets of their business to help them make prudent decisions
  • Dave is committed to finding solutions that avoid disputes when possible, and handling them effectively and efficiently when necessary
  • For the last three years, Texas Monthly and Law & Politics magazines have named Dave one of the top young lawyers in Texas

Practice Areas Explained

Dave Wishnew's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dave Wishnew handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Dave Wishnew is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Dave Wishnew is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Dave Wishnew is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Dave Wishnew is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Dave Wishnew 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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dave Wishnew

Where is Dave Wishnew's law office located?
Dave Wishnew's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Crawford, Wishnew & Lang PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dave Wishnew handle?
Dave Wishnew focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Dave Wishnew practiced law?
Dave Wishnew has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Dave Wishnew go to law school?
Dave Wishnew earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. Economics, 2001).
How can I contact Dave Wishnew for a consultation?
You can contact Dave Wishnew directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Dave Wishnew received?
Dave Wishnew's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 2008
B.A. Economics
Rhodes College
- 2001

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas
Admitted: 2008

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