Atty. David A. Given

Atty. David A. Given

David A. Given is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, real estate and 2 other areas of law.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About David A. Given at a glance

David A. Given is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle Reath Llp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1989), Indiana (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1991). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Illinois (A.B., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Indianapolis, Indiana State and American and Seventh Circuit Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Indiana CPA Society. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David A. Given is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • David practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Given's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Given 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.

David A. Given is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David A. Given is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

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

David A. Given is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David A. Given

Where is David A. Given's law office located?
David A. Given's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Faegre Drinker Biddle Reath Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Given handle?
David A. Given focuses on employment, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has David A. Given practiced law?
David A. Given has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did David A. Given go to law school?
David A. Given earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B., 1984).
How can I contact David A. Given for a consultation?
You can contact David A. Given 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 David A. Given received?
David A. Given's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1987
A.B.
University of Illinois
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
Indiana
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. Distric
Admitted: 2002

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