Atty. David H. Herrold
David represents clients in complex commercial and civil litigation across a range of industries, with a particular concentration in banking and lender liability matters, consumer credit litigation, creditors' rights, energy litigation, commercial restructuring and workouts, and E&O and D&O defense. David practices in both Texas and Oklahoma state and federal courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitration proceedings.
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David H. Herrold is a business and litigation attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at McGinnis Lochridge. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma, Oklahoma Bar Association. Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David represents clients in complex commercial and civil litigation across a range of industries, with a particular concentration in banking and lender liability matters, consumer credit litigation, creditors' rights, energy litigation, commercial restructuring and workouts, and E&O and D&O defense
- David practices in both Texas and Oklahoma state and federal courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitration proceedings
- In addition to his litigation practice, David serves businesses and their executive teams as outside or general counsel, providing practical, real-time advice on corporate governance and organizational structure, management, fiduciary and compliance matters, business contracts, and transactions
- His dual focus — courtroom advocacy and boardroom counsel — allows him to offer clients a uniquely integrated perspective on managing legal risk across the life of a business
- David brings more than three decades of experience in and around the legal industry, including nearly two decades of law firm management at small, medium, and large firms
- He is a Texas Bar Foundation Fellow and holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-review designation available, which he has maintained continuously since 2006
- He is recognized by both Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers as well
- Licensed in both Texas and Oklahoma, David is resident in our Dallas office and also spends time in the firm’s Austin office
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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