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Atty. David H. Estes

Atty. David H. Estes

David Estes has been a dedicated member of Hartline Barger LLP since 1999, starting his career in the Dallas office. He began by representing automotive and heavy truck manufacturers in product liability and warranty disputes, later expanding his practice to include premises liability, toxic tort cases involving asbestos and benzene, and the defense of trucking carriers in catastrophic accident litigation.

Dallas Dallas 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About David H. Estes at a glance

David H. Estes is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Hartline Barger LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, real estate, creditor rights, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (2000), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (2000), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2003). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1999) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1993). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Estes has been a dedicated member of Hartline Barger LLP since 1999, starting his career in the Dallas office
  • He began by representing automotive and heavy truck manufacturers in product liability and warranty disputes, later expanding his practice to include premises liability, toxic tort cases involving asbestos and benzene, and the defense of trucking carriers in catastrophic accident litigation
  • David also represents creditors in collections matters against individuals and businesses
  • With extensive experience in both state and federal courts, David has consistently achieved favorable results for his clients
  • His work has earned him recognition among The Best Lawyers in America® and as a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers®
  • David is an active member of the State Bar of Texas, the Defense Research Institute, and the Texas Association of Defense Counsel, reflecting his commitment to professional growth and legal excellence

Practice Areas Explained

David H. Estes's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

David H. Estes is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Texas →

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.

David H. Estes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

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

David H. Estes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Creditor Rights & Collections

David H. Estes is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

David H. Estes is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Texas →

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 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 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 H. Estes

Where is David H. Estes's law office located?
David H. Estes's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Hartline Barger LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David H. Estes handle?
David H. Estes focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, real estate, creditor rights, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David H. Estes practiced law?
David H. Estes has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did David H. Estes go to law school?
David H. Estes earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.B.A., 1993).
How can I contact David H. Estes for a consultation?
You can contact David H. Estes 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 H. Estes received?
David H. Estes's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1999
B.B.A.
Baylor University
- 1993

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2003

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