David Davis, Jr.

Associate Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Houston
United States
+1 713 651 5695
Houston
United States
+1 713 651 5695
David Davis, Jr.

David Davis, Jr.

Biography

David Davis, Jr. is an associate in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Houston office practicing in energy and complex commercial litigation with experience in contract disputes, corporate governance disputes, franchisor-franchisee disputes, government enforcement actions, administrative appeals, internal investigations, and adversary proceedings in bankruptcy.

David is admitted to the Texas State Bar and the Southern District of Texas.

Professional experience

Representative experience

Representative experience

Representative litigation matters include:

Representation of bankruptcy trustee in $350 million adversary proceeding alleging fraudulent and preferential transfer against the financial services arm of a major automobile manufacturer

Representation of major natural gas company following Winter Storm Uri in $85 million lawsuit alleging breach of contract

Representation of major natural gas pipeline company in $45 million lawsuit alleging breach of contract

Representation of natural gas commodities trader in a $5 million corporate governance dispute seeking recovery of distributions owed

Representation of heavy equipment dealer in $2.1 million lawsuit alleging breach of contract and conversion

Representation of government office in billion-dollar enforcement action against major technology company alleging deceptive trade practices

Representation of global energy company in climate change-related lawsuit alleging public and private nuisance, failure to warn, and trespass

Representation of large automotive oil change franchisor in franchisor-franchisee disputes alleging breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and joint-employer liability

Representation of golf academy in lawsuit alleging breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment, and promissory estoppel

Representation of world’s largest food distributor in internal investigation to ensure company’s France-based operations are compliant with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Representation of several federal law enforcement agents in administrative appeals related to allegations concerning misconduct or ethics violations

Education

Education

  • JD, Duke University School of Law, 2020
  • BA, International Relations and Global Studies/French, University of Texas at Austin, 2016

During law school, David served as president of the Moot Court Board, was a member of the Black Law Students Association and a volunteer in both the Civil Justice Clinic and Appellate Litigation Clinic. 

Admissions

Admissions

  • Texas State Bar

Languages

Languages

  • French
  • Spanish

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