Atty. David T. Arlington

Atty. David T. Arlington

David T. Arlington is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, intellectual property litigation, international arbitration & dispute resolution and 5 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About David T. Arlington at a glance

David T. Arlington is a Special Counsel based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Baker Botts L.L.P.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Michigan Western District Court U. (1994), Michigan - Michigan State Courts - State - Supreme Court (1996), and Michigan Texas Northern District Court (1996). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1991). Active member of Travis County Bar Association Austin Young Lawyers Association State Bar of Texas State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David T. Arlington is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, intellectual property litigation, international arbitration & dispute resolution and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • David practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

David T. Arlington's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David T. Arlington 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 T. Arlington 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 T. Arlington is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David T. Arlington is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

David T. Arlington is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Austin 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 T. Arlington

Where is David T. Arlington's law office located?
David T. Arlington's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Baker Botts L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David T. Arlington handle?
David T. Arlington focuses on business, ip, litigation, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David T. Arlington practiced law?
David T. Arlington has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did David T. Arlington go to law school?
David T. Arlington earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact David T. Arlington for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Michigan Western District Court U.
Admitted: 1994
Michigan - Michigan State Courts - State - Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996
Michigan Texas Northern District Court
Admitted: 1996

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