Atty. David Paul McClain

Atty. David Paul McClain

Mr. David Paul McClain is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, intellectual property, litigation: commercial and 2 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About David Paul McClain at a glance

David Paul McClain is a business, ip, bankruptcy, litigation, and entertainment attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Colorado Bankruptcy Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Co (1990). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1989) and Rice University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Paul McClain is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, intellectual property, litigation: commercial and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • David practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

David Paul McClain's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Paul McClain 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 Paul McClain is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Paul McClain is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

David Paul McClain is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

David Paul McClain is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Paul McClain

Where is David Paul McClain's law office located?
David Paul McClain's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Paul McClain handle?
David Paul McClain focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David Paul McClain practiced law?
David Paul McClain has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David Paul McClain go to law school?
David Paul McClain earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact David Paul McClain for a consultation?
You can contact David Paul McClain 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 Paul McClain received?
David Paul McClain's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1989
B.A.
Rice University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Colorado Bankruptcy Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Co
Admitted: 1990

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