Atty. David M. Macdonald
With a wealth of experience and a well-earned reputation for strategic and successful advocacy, Macdonald Devin, P.C. founding partner David Macdonald provides robust litigation defense to clients in a wide range of industries. From serving as lead defense counsel in nationwide, multi-district litigation to defending religious organizations from tort claims, David practices law with a skill and professionalism that has made him one of the most sought-after litigators in the state.
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David M. Macdonald is a Shareholder based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Macdonald Devin Madden Kenefick & Harris, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, environmental, and health care. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas U.S. Tax Court (1977). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1976) and Boston College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With a wealth of experience and a well-earned reputation for strategic and successful advocacy, Macdonald Devin, P.C. founding partner David Macdonald provides robust litigation defense to clients in a wide range of industries
- From serving as lead defense counsel in nationwide, multi-district litigation to defending religious organizations from tort claims, David practices law with a skill and professionalism that has made him one of the most sought-after litigators in the state
- He is consistently recognized by his peers for his achievements, earning him an AV-Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® as well as regular inclusion on lists of the best lawyers in Texas
- David’s diverse litigation practice includes the defense of products liability, toxic tort, pharmaceutical, intellectual property and patent, construction, and other complex claims
- He serves as nationwide or statewide counsel in numerous matters, including his engagement as national coordinating defense counsel and Texas trial counsel for a defendant in the National Thimerosal/Pharmaceutical Pediatric Vaccine Litigation as well as his role as state Litigation Counsel for a nutraceutical manufacturer in the Ephedra Litigation
- David is currently representing defendants in the multi-district Phen-Fen and PPA Litigation and serves as coordinating defense counsel in 200 lawsuits alleging exposure to Hepatitis B and C in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Additionally, David is a statewide litigation counsel for a defendant in the National Pain Pump Litigation and serves as national defense counsel for two Fortune 500 Medical Device Manufacturers on certain product lines
- With over 100 jury trials under his belt, David also brings his litigation acumen to employment, environmental, insurance, and oil and gas litigation
- He provides counsel and defense to various religious organizations across the Southwest which have been sued for sexual abuse and negligent hiring and supervision
- An active member in numerous professional associations and a frequent speaker on defense topics, David attended Boston College before earning his law degree from Suffolk University
- David is admitted to practice law in all Texas state and federal courts as well as the U.S
- Tax Court, the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the First, Fifth, and Ninth Circuits, and the U.S
- Supreme Court
- He has also been admitted as lead counsel, pro hac vice in Alabama, Illinois, Oklahoma, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Missouri, and California
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Macdonald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 M. Macdonald is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
David M. Macdonald is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
David M. Macdonald is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
David M. Macdonald is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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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