David is a fourth-generation trial lawyer with a profound interest in the law and helping his clients. He began his litigation career representing clients in first-party bad faith claims, oil and gas matters, and professional liability matters. Over the years, David has gained extensive experience representing national and international insurers in first-party bad faith claims across both Texas and Oklahoma. He has successfully defended his clients in state and federal courts and secured favorable arbitration outcomes.
David is increasingly involved in high-stakes commercial property litigation. Notably, David successfully resolved a multi-million dollar windstorm claim involving allegations of wind uplift damage to a large commercial roof. He also resolved an extensive water intrusion claim, involving complicated construction defect issues, brought by a large hospital district.
Additionally, David has spent the past two decades developing expertise in workers’ compensation nonsubscriber litigation. He has represented a diverse range of clients, including healthcare providers, oil field service companies, manufacturers, grocers, retailers, trucking companies, and numerous others, in claims brought by injured workers. Over the years, David has represented hundreds of workers’ compensation nonsubscribers in both litigation and arbitration, establishing a strong track record of successful advocacy.
Before joining Eggleston & Briscoe, David served as a wellbore surveyor at Houston-based Scientific Drilling International, an independent directional drilling and wellbore navigation, surveying, and logging service company. Despite several years in the oil and gas industry, David’s interest in the law was hard to deny.
David attended the University of Houston Law Center, where he graduated with honors in 2000.
David joined Eggleston & Briscoe, LLP as an associate in 2000 and became a partner in 2007. He is licensed to practice law in all Texas and Oklahoma trial and appellate courts.