David H. Estes
Partner
David began his career with the firm’s Dallas office in 1999, representing automotive and heavy truck manufacturers in product liability and warranty litigation. Over the years, his practice has broadened to include premises liability, and asbestos, benzene and other toxic tort cases. David also represents trucking carriers in litigation resulting from catastrophic accidents, and he devotes a portion of his practice to the representation of creditors in collections matters against individuals and business entities. David regularly appears in both state and federal courts, obtaining successful outcomes for the firm’s clients.
Telephone: 214.346.3702Fax: 214.267.4202
destes@hartlinebarger.com
8750 N. Central Expy.
Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75231
Curriculum Vitae
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Education
Texas Tech University, J.D. (magna cum laude) 1999
• Order of the Coif
• Phi Kappa Phi
• Phi Delta Phi
Baylor University, B.B.A. 1993
St. Mark's School of Texas
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Bar & Court Admissions
Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
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Honors & Awards
• Recognized among Super Lawyers® Texas Rising Stars by Thompson Reuters (2010, 2011)
• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, by Woodward/White, Inc. (2021-2022)
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Professional Affiliations & Activities
• State Bar of Texas
• Defense Research Institute
• Texas Association of Defense Counsel
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