Administrative And Public & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 53+ Years Experience
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About David A. Dean at a Glance
David A. Dean is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at David A. Dean & Associates, P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, ip, tax, and education. Admitted to practice in Texas (1973). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1973) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David A. Dean
- Mr. David A. Dean is a lawyer practicing international law, administrative and public, business and 12 other areas of law
- David received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- David practices at David A. Dean & Associates, P.C. in Dallas, TX
Practice Areas Explained
David A. Dean's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Dean handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Criminal Defense in Dallas
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David A. Dean is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Intellectual Property in Dallas
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David A. Dean is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Tax Law in Dallas
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David A. Dean is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →
Education Law in Dallas
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
David A. Dean is one of 23,864 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Texas →
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 David A. Dean
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 David A. Dean's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, ip, tax, and education.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David A. Dean brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and ip, David A. Dean 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 David A. Dean 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 David A. Dean Handles in Dallas
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David A. Dean has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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