Atty. David Carlander Currie

Atty. David Carlander Currie

Mr. David Carlander Currie is a lawyer practicing appellate, business litigation, ethics-legal malpractice and 9 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 17 yrs experience 17 year
Call (346) 299-7962 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David Carlander Currie at a glance

David Carlander Currie is a Senior Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on patent, business, trade secrets, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2009) and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals California Northern District Court Texas Eastern District Court (2012). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 2008) and Columbia University (B.A. Philosophy, 2003). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Carlander Currie is a lawyer practicing appellate, business litigation, ethics-legal malpractice and 9 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A
  • Philosophy Dean's List degree from Columbia University in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • David practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

David Carlander Currie's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Trade Secrets

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 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 Carlander Currie

Where is David Carlander Currie's law office located?
David Carlander Currie's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Vinson & Elkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Carlander Currie handle?
David Carlander Currie focuses on patent, business, trade secrets, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David Carlander Currie practiced law?
David Carlander Currie has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did David Carlander Currie go to law school?
David Carlander Currie earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. Philosophy, 2003).
How can I contact David Carlander Currie for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 2008
B.A. Philosophy
Columbia University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2009
Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals California Northern District Court Texas Eastern District Court
Admitted: 2012

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