Atty. David L. Plaut

Atty. David L. Plaut

Articles Editor, Texas Law Review. Co-Author: "Beyond the Eight Cones: Use of Extrinsic Evidence to Determine the Duty to Defend," 5 J.

Austin Austin 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About David L. Plaut at a glance

David L. Plaut is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Hanna & Plaut, L.L.P.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1990) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Wester (1990). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1989) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Travis County Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Articles Editor, Texas Law Review

Co-Author

  • "Beyond the Eight Cones: Use of Extrinsic Evidence to Determine the Duty to Defend," 5 J. Tex
  • Ins
  • L. 2 (Dec. 2004)
  • "Whose Burden Is It Anyway?
  • Article 21.58 and the Burden of Proof in Property Cases," 2 J. Tex
  • Ins
  • Law 5 (Nov./Dec. 2000)

Author

  • "Bad Faith Litigation Update," University of Houston, August 2004
  • "Gandy Busts Up Sweetheart Dealt For Good," 60 Texas Bar Journal 1112 (December 1997)
  • "Trinity v

Cowan

Mental Anguish Is Not 'Bodily Injury' and an Intentional Tort that Results in Unintended Injuries Is Not an 'Accident'," 61 Texas Bar Journal 128 (February 1998); "Lyons v

Millers Casualty

  • The Last Word on the Standard for Assessing Bad Faith in Texas?" 57 Tex
  • B.J. 832, September 1994
  • Briefing Attorney, Judge Edward C. Prado, U.S
  • District Court, 1989-1991

Practice Areas Explained

David L. Plaut's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Austin 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

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Where is David L. Plaut's law office located?
David L. Plaut's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Hanna & Plaut, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David L. Plaut handle?
David L. Plaut focuses on litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David L. Plaut practiced law?
David L. Plaut has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David L. Plaut go to law school?
David L. Plaut earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1985).
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What awards or recognition has David L. Plaut received?
David L. Plaut's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1989
B.A.
Johns Hopkins University
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Wester
Admitted: 1990

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