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David F. Wishnew

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dwishnew@ghjhlaw.com
214.855.6838 direct
214.855.6808 fax
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1445 Ross Avenue
Suite 2500
Dallas, TX 75202
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Overview

Dave Wishnew maintains a diversified practice, including complex commercial and employment litigation matters in state, federal, and administrative courts. His experience includes the representation of individuals, small businesses and large corporations. In law school, he served as Intern to the recognized humanitarian and advocate of public interests, the late United States Judge William Wayne Justice. Before his legal career Dave worked primarily in financial services, holding multiple securities and insurance licenses.

Representative Experience

  • Represented companies and employees in cases involving claims of breach of fiduciary duties, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of covenants not to compete and nonsolicitation agreements.
  • Experienced in claims against employers for violation of state and federal discrimination laws.
  • Represented shareholders and companies in corporate oppression cases.
  • Secured judgments on behalf of a large utilities company in breach of contract suits.
  • Earned judgments for a Fortune 500 telecommunications company on claims for damage to business property.
  • Obtained judgment declaring mechanic's lien invalid and unenforceable, clearing client's title to real property on business development.
  • Defended individual against large corporation for alleged breach of contract and obtained dismissal of lawsuit.
  • Lead associate in trademark infringement suit where court granted injunctive relief sought by client.
  • Extensive experience in pretrial practice, including preparing and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, and drafting trial materials.
  • Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.
  • Jury and Bench trial experience.
  • Post judgment enforcement and collection.

Professional / Civic Affiliations

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
  • DAYL Foundation—Fellow
  • DAYL Leadership Class 2010
  • American Bar Association
  • Texas Young Lawyers Association
  • Dallas E-Mentoring
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dallas
  • Young Texans Against Cancer
  • Young Professionals -- Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce

Honors and Awards

  • Two-time Scholar Athlete All American : 2000, 2001 (Soccer).
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Education

The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, Managing Editor, Texas Review of Entertainment & Sports Law, Phi Delta Phi, 2008
Rhodes College, B.A., Economics and Business Administration, cum laude, Omicron Delta Epsilon, 2001

Admitted to Practice

State Bar of Texas
U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas

Years in Practice

4

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