Atty. David N. Guedry

Atty. David N. Guedry

David Guedry is a partner in the Dallas office. He is nationally recognized for more than 25 years of leadership in advising global service providers and Fortune 1000 companies on complex outsourcing relationships, including assisting with developing legal, operational, and business strategies, and translating strategy into the practical negotiation and documentation of deals.

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About David N. Guedry at a glance

David N. Guedry is a internet attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — IT Outsourcing Law (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — IT Outsourcing Law (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Guedry is a partner in the Dallas office
  • He is nationally recognized for more than 25 years of leadership in advising global service providers and Fortune 1000 companies on complex outsourcing relationships, including assisting with developing legal, operational, and business strategies, and translating strategy into the practical negotiation and documentation of deals
  • David has significant experience managing the complexities of IT and telecommunication outsourcing agreements
  • business process outsourcing arrangements, with an emphasis on HR and F&A outsourcing
  • distribution relationships
  • licensing arrangements
  • and joint ventures, strategic alliances, and teaming relationships
  • Although David’s primary emphasis is on working with technology businesses, a wide range of clients look to him for guidance
  • He has handled billions of dollars of outsourcing and other arrangements for former and current leading providers such as EDS, Perot Systems, CGI Group, Hewitt, Unisys, HCL among others
  • He represents large multinational retailers, manufacturers, airlines, and other service companies in their contractual relationships with technology services providers
  • David similarly advised a Big Four accounting firm in the structuring of a global delivery model for a new outsourcing services offering

Practice Areas Explained

David N. Guedry's Areas of Practice

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

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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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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Where is David N. Guedry's law office located?
David N. Guedry's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is McDermott Will & Schulte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David N. Guedry handle?
David N. Guedry focuses on internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did David N. Guedry go to law school?
David N. Guedry earned their education at (J.D., 1986).
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What awards or recognition has David N. Guedry received?
David N. Guedry's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — IT Outsourcing Law (Dallas/Fort Worth); Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law; Best Lawyers in America — IT Outsourcing Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1986

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — IT Outsourcing Law (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — IT Outsourcing Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — IT Outsourcing Law (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Information Technology Law (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — IT Outsourcing Law (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Information Technology Law (Dallas)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas

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