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David T. Denney, Principal
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Denney's practice encompasses both corporate transactions and business litigation. Prior to forming the firm in early 2007, David practiced with Vial, Hamilton, Koch & Knox, LLP, where he was a member of the Litigation and Corporate Transaction Practice Groups, and where he later founded and chaired the Food, Beverage and Hospitality Practice Group.
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 (among other things):
• corporate formation, structure and general governance issues;
• contract drafting and negotiation;
• merger and acquisition activities from letter of intent through definitive agreement;
• internal policies and procedures; and
• employment matters.
Business Litigation
Mr. Denney’s litigation practice encompasses most facets of business-related litigation, including:
• complex commercial and trade secret litigation;
• contractual disputes;
• ownership disputes; and
• real estate litigation.
EDUCATION
• Southern Methodist University, J.D., 2001
• Southern Nazarene University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1997
• Keble College, Oxford University, Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, 1996
• Georgetown University, Engalitcheff Institute for Comparative Political & Economic Systems, 1995
CIVIC & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Texas Restaurant Association
Member, Global Alliance of Hospitality Attorneys
Member, Professional Advisory Committee: Art Institute of Dallas School of Culinary Arts
Contributing Author to Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
Board of Directors, Economic Development Corporation for the City of Sachse, Texas (2005-2009)