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David Shank

David Shank

USA 2026

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Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
 Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: General Commercial

Texas: Austin & Surrounds

5 years ranked

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USA

Practice Areas

David Shank is a commercial trial lawyer who represents plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes disputes before federal courts, state courts, and arbitration panels around the country. David represents clients in a wide range of disputes, including those involving trade-secret misappropriation, securities fraud, class actions, and even rare and valuable art. He has extensive experience examining and cross-examining key witnesses at trial, and successfully arguing dispositive and many other motions in court. In addition to work at the trial level, David also has experience handling appeals for his clients.

Career

Prior to joining Scott Douglass & McConnico in August 2015, David practiced with Susman Godfrey L.L.P. Before entering private practice, David served as a law clerk to Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Austin & Surrounds

Band 2
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David Shank is an established player in the Austin market. He often acts as leading counsel for corporate clients in commercial disputes.
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Strengths

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  • David is extremely helpful, proactive and personable. He knows the substance of the issues very well and the legal and technical issues at play. He is a great advocate, a good litigator and a strategic thinker, understanding what it is that we want to accomplish.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

  • David is equally effective in front of juries or judges. He is a deep thinker when it comes to novel issues and a clear speaker when it comes to distilling things for a jury. He also has extensive knowledge about Texas courts and procedure.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

  • David is a very effective oral advocate and has a good rapport in the courtroom. He is a thoughtful strategist who takes client input seriously. David is smart, responsive and talented; he is a pleasure to work with.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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Texas: Austin & Surrounds

USA - Nationwide

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