Atty. David B. Gerger
The biggest victory is quietly stopping a case, and David has helped clients avoid charges in many DOJ,SEC, and other government investigations. But David is equally known for courtroom and appellate victories – including antitrust, environmental, health care, securities, immigration, commodities, banking, bribery, government contracts, and others.
'Bet The Company' Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 41+ Years Experience
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About David B. Gerger at a Glance
David B. Gerger is a criminal defense, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Gerger Hennessy Martin & Peterson LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985). Educated at The University of Texas (—, 1985) and Yale University (—, 1982). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Houston) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David B. Gerger
- The biggest victory is quietly stopping a case, and David has helped clients avoid charges in many DOJ,SEC, and other government investigations
- But David is equally known for courtroom and appellate victories – including antitrust, environmental, health care, securities, immigration, commodities, banking, bribery, government contracts, and others
- He also has been recruited to try civil cases, sometimes shortly before trial
- Cases include: Acquittal of the Boeing pilot charged in the 737 MAX indictment
- Exoneration of the BP engineer tried for pollution and manslaughter in the Deepwater Horizonblowout
- Presidential pardon for a businessman who was accused of violating Iran trade sanctions
- Representing the CFO of Enron in his criminal, civil, SEC and other ordeals
- Reversal on appeal for Dynegy’s Jamie Olis (and then winning18 year reduction in sentence)
- Reversal on appeal of the Ahmad Clean Water Act case
- Acquittal in the Marine Hose Price Fixing trial
- Dismissal of all charges in the Propane Commodities Manipulation indictment
- Dismissal of all felony charges in the IFCO immigration fraud indictment
- Successful defense of the Metal Building Insulation Price Fixing trial
- David is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Criminal Lawyers
- He is “Chambers & Partners” Band 1 for White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations – Texas (each year since 2017), where he is described as “held in the very highest regard by peers and clients: ‘extraordinarily good judgment
- ’ ‘very strategically intelligent
- ’ ‘incredibly successful trial work
- ’‘soothing demeanor.’” David is a former Federal Public Defender who has been listed in “Best Lawyers in America” (Woodward White, Inc.) since 1999 and “Super Lawyers” (Thomson Reuters) since 2003
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David B. Gerger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Gerger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Criminal Defense in Houston
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White Collar Crimes in Houston
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Civil Litigation in Houston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 Houston 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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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Why Clients in Houston Choose David B. Gerger
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 B. Gerger's practice in the field of criminal defense, white collar, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David B. Gerger brings 41+ 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, white collar, and litigation, David B. Gerger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means David B. Gerger 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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