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David P. Elder is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, ip, securities, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas American Bar Association Houston Bar Association Houston Young Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. David P. Elder is a lawyer practicing energy & global transactions, energy, corporate and 6 other areas of law
- David received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
- David practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Houston, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David P. Elder is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
David P. Elder is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
David P. Elder is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 venue, 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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