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David Sterling is a preeminent litigator with vast experience handling securities class actions and derivative suits.
David Sterling
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David Sterling
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David Sterling is the former Chair of Baker Botts’ Litigation Department, having previously served as the head of the firm’s Securities and Shareholder Litigation group. He principally represents companies and their officers and directors in securities class actions, derivative lawsuits, suits challenging mergers, and in proxy litigation and other litigation. He also often represents special litigation committees and audit committees in connection with investigations and derivative litigation.
Career
Recognized as a leading securities lawyer by numerous nationwide and Texas legal directories, in November 2017, The National Law Journal named David to its list of "Litigation Trailblazers" for representing a client in what is considered to be the most widely-followed securities class action in the United States since 1988 (Erica P. John Fund, Inc. v. Halliburton Co.).
Professional Memberships
State Bar of Texas; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Courts of Appeals – Fifth, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits; District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
Personal
J.D. (with honors), The University of Texas School of Law, 1984; B.A., economics, Williams College, 1980
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David is a top-notch lawyer doing very sophisticated and interesting litigation. I regard him very highly.
David is incredible in this space.
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David is extremely strong and one of the primary statesman of securities in Texas.
David is one of the best lawyers and legal minds in the country. He has a pristine track record and his ability to argue cases in front of the court is unparalleled.
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David is a brilliant lawyer who is fast on his feet and has excellent vision. He reads judges and situations well and achieves practical, efficient and effective results for clients.
David is a top-notch lawyer doing very sophisticated and interesting litigation. I regard him very highly.
David is incredible in this space.
David is extremely strong and one of the primary statesman of securities in Texas.
David is one of the best lawyers and legal minds in the country. He has a pristine track record and his ability to argue cases in front of the court is unparalleled.
David is a brilliant lawyer who is fast on his feet and has excellent vision. He reads judges and situations well and achieves practical, efficient and effective results for clients.
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