Atty. David Ray McAtee
Mr. David Ray McAtee is a lawyer practicing antitrust and unfair competition, antitrust & trade law, international law and 7 other areas of law.
Antitrust & Trade Law & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 59+ Years Experience
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About David Ray McAtee at a Glance
David Ray McAtee is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on patent, copyright, ip, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Cou (1967). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1967) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association College of the State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Ray McAtee
- Mr. David Ray McAtee is a lawyer practicing antitrust and unfair competition, antitrust & trade law, international law and 7 other areas of law
- David received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
- David practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Dallas, TX
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David Ray McAtee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Ray McAtee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Patent Law in Dallas
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Copyright Law in Dallas
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Intellectual Property in Dallas
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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International Law in Dallas
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-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 Dallas Choose David Ray McAtee
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 Ray McAtee's practice in the field of patent, copyright, ip, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Ray McAtee brings 59+ 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 patent, copyright, and ip, David Ray McAtee can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means David Ray McAtee 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 Ray McAtee Handles in Dallas
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