David T. Denney

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mr. Denney's practice encompasses both corporate transactions and business litigation.

Corporate Transactions

Mr. Denney's corporate practice is focused on developing and growing both new and existing businesses.  He counsels businesses by advising them on:

• corporate structure and general governance issues;
• contract drafting and negotiation, including retail lease agreements, shareholder agreements, and employment agreements;
• merger and acquisition activities from letter of intent through definitive agreement stages;
• internal policies and procedures; and
• employment matters.

Business Litigation

Mr. Denney is actively engaged in business-related litigation, including:

• complex commercial and trade secret litigation;
• contractual disputes;
• business ownership disputes; and
• real estate litigation.

Prior to entering law school he worked as a business analyst for Electronic Data Systems.

EDUCATION

Southern Methodist University, Juris Doctor
Member, Computer Law Review and Technology Journal

Southern Nazarene University, Bachelor of Science, with high honors

Keble College, Oxford University, Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Georgetown University, Engalitcheff Institute for Comparative Political & Economic Systems

CIVIC & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

March of Dimes 2008 Signature Chef Event, Chef Committee

Board of Directors, Economic Development Corporation for the City of Sachse, Texas
Member, Texas Restaurant Association

Member, Professional Advisory Committee: Art Institute of Dallas School of Culinary Arts
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
Contributing Author, Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine

Member, Global Alliance of Hospitality Attorneys 

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & PUBLICATIONS