Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 31+ Years Experience
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About David P. Elder at a Glance
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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About David P. Elder
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
David P. Elder's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David P. Elder handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Houston
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David P. Elder is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Securities Law in Houston
David P. Elder is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Texas →
Energy & Utilities Law in Houston
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
David P. Elder is one of 35,985 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose David P. Elder
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David P. Elder's practice in the field of business, ip, securities, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David P. Elder brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and securities, David P. Elder can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means David P. Elder attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David P. Elder Handles in Houston
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact David P. Elder directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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