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David Peavler

David Peavler

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement

Career

David Peavler is a former senior officer and enforcement attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He defends companies and individuals involved in SEC investigations and prosecutions, leads internal investigations, and counsels clients on a wide range of compliance, internal controls, and transactional issues touching on the federal securities laws. David also provides unique insights on public reporting, corporate governance, and financial services industry regulation, having served as general counsel for a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser and as in-house disclosure counsel for a major energy company.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Texas

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Band 2

Individual Editorial
David Peavler is renowned in the field from his time at the SEC. He is trusted by clients to take on high-stakes enforcement and investigation cases.

Strengths

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  • He is someone whose judgment you can trust.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • David has a phenomenal reputation.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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