Atty. David Nelson Corkern

Atty. David Nelson Corkern

Mr. David Nelson Corkern is a lawyer practicing business, erisa, estate planning and 5 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About David Nelson Corkern at a glance

David Nelson Corkern is a irs, contracts, estate planning, employment, and business attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986), Louisiana (1986), and U.S. Tax Court (1987). Educated at Georgetown University (LLM Baylor, 1986) and Louisiana State University in Shreveport (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Nelson Corkern is a lawyer practicing business, erisa, estate planning and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

David Nelson Corkern's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Contracts

David Nelson Corkern is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David Nelson Corkern is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

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

David Nelson Corkern is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

David Nelson Corkern is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Nelson Corkern

Where is David Nelson Corkern's law office located?
David Nelson Corkern's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Nelson Corkern handle?
David Nelson Corkern focuses on irs, contracts, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David Nelson Corkern practiced law?
David Nelson Corkern has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David Nelson Corkern go to law school?
David Nelson Corkern earned their education at (LLM Baylor, 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact David Nelson Corkern for a consultation?
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Education

LLM Baylor
Georgetown University
- 1986
B.A.
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986
Louisiana
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1987

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