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David Coale

David Coale

USA 2026

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Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP
 Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann, LLP

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Litigation: Appellate

Texas

5 years ranked

About

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Recognized as one of the top appellate lawyers in Texas, David Coale approaches law in a practical way with a respect for tradition. His diverse experience ranges from helping to win the largest verdict in Dallas County history, to defending a payphone operator before a Tarrant County Justice of the Peace. He’s also the only known Texas appellate lawyer who has been fictionalized in a romance-novel series as the lawyer for an outlaw motorcycle gang.

Publications

A frequent commentator on legal issues, David publishes 600camp.com, a popular blog about business cases in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and 600commerce.com, a similar blog about the Dallas Court of Appeals and Texas Supreme Court. Recent media appearances have included National Public Radio, the Lincoln Project, Washington Post, USA Today, and U.S. News & World Report.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Appellate - Texas

Band 3
Individual Editorial

David Coale of Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann enjoys a strong reputation for his excellent pedigree in appellate disputes, with expertise in both state and federal disputes.

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Strengths

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  • David is a thorough and detailed appellate attorney who takes the time to explain everything.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA

  • David is absolutely excellent. He knows Texas courts like the back of his hand and is a great advocate and strategist. He understands how courts function and exactly what they want in order to deliver excellent arguments.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA

  • David does an excellent job and provides us with excellent results.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA

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Texas

Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

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