Atty. David John Kolesar

Atty. David John Kolesar

David John Kolesar is a lawyer practicing civil rights, partnership, labor and employment. David received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Dallas Dallas 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About David John Kolesar at a glance

David John Kolesar is an Of Counsel based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circ (1994) and Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (1994). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1993) and Cornell University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David John Kolesar is a lawyer practicing civil rights, partnership, labor and employment
  • David received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • David practices at K&L Gates LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

David John Kolesar's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 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 John Kolesar

Where is David John Kolesar's law office located?
David John Kolesar's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David John Kolesar handle?
David John Kolesar focuses on employment, business, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David John Kolesar practiced law?
David John Kolesar has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did David John Kolesar go to law school?
David John Kolesar earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact David John Kolesar for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1993
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circ
Admitted: 1994
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994

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