Atty. David M. Medina

Atty. David M. Medina

David M. Medina is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation.

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Profile Summary

About David M. Medina at a glance

David M. Medina is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, Texas. Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (J.D., 1989) and South Texas College of Law Houston (—, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • David M. Medina is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation
  • David M., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Medina's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David M. Medina is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David M. Medina is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

David M. Medina is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Houston 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 M. Medina

Where is David M. Medina's law office located?
David M. Medina's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Medina handle?
David M. Medina focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did David M. Medina go to law school?
David M. Medina earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (—, 1989).
How can I contact David M. Medina for a consultation?
You can contact David M. Medina 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 M. Medina received?
David M. Medina's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration - Commercial.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law Houston
- 1989
South Texas College of Law Houston
- 1989

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration - Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, Texas

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