Atty. David Byron Openshaw

Atty. David Byron Openshaw

Mr. David Byron Openshaw is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, oil and gas litigation and 1 other area of law.

Rowlett Rowlett 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About David Byron Openshaw at a glance

David Byron Openshaw is a Member based in Rowlett, Texas, practicing at David B. Openshaw. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, and energy. Admitted to practice in Utah Texas Northern District Court Utah District Court Texas Eastern District Court (1979) and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1994). Educated at University of Utah (J.D. Political, 1979) and University of Utah (B.S. Political, 1972). Active member of State Bar of Texas Utah State Bar. Serands clients in Rowlett, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Byron Openshaw is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, oil and gas litigation and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Utah in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • David practices at David B. Openshaw in Rowlett, TX

Practice Areas Explained

David Byron Openshaw's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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David Byron Openshaw is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

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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 Rowlett 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 David Byron Openshaw

Where is David Byron Openshaw's law office located?
David Byron Openshaw's law practice is located in Rowlett, Texas. The firm is David B. Openshaw. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Byron Openshaw handle?
David Byron Openshaw focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David Byron Openshaw practiced law?
David Byron Openshaw has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did David Byron Openshaw go to law school?
David Byron Openshaw earned their education at (J.D. Political, 1979); (B.S. Political, 1972).
How can I contact David Byron Openshaw for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Political
University of Utah
- 1979
B.S. Political
University of Utah
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Utah Texas Northern District Court Utah District Court Texas Eastern District Court
Admitted: 1979
Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1994

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