Dave Wishnew

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Dave Wishnew: Attorney with Crawford, Wishnew & Lang PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Dave Wishnew is an experienced trial lawyer that pursues and protects his clients’ interests with zealous advocacy. Dave maintains a diversified practice with a focus in complex commercial and employment litigation matters in state, federal, and administrative courts. He has a wide range of experience litigating cases involving theft of trade secrets, breach of contract (including breach of restrictive covenants), fraud, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, derivative and shareholder disputes, unfair competition and antitrust, discrimination and harassment, wage and overtime, deceptive trade practices, and civil conspiracy. Dave represents individuals, small businesses and large corporations in a variety of industries. He provides counsel to his clients on many facets of their business to help them make prudent decisions. Dave is committed to finding solutions that avoid disputes when possible, and handling them effectively and efficiently when necessary.

For the last three years, Texas Monthly and Law & Politics magazines have named Dave one of the top young lawyers in Texas.

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation: Fellow
Texas Bar Foundation: Fellow
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Litigation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Energy
  • Corporate Investigations

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Rhodes College, B.A., Economics and Business Administration, cum laude, 2001
Law School Attended:
The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2008
Year of First Admission:
2008
Admission:
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas; 2008, Texas; U.S. District Court, Northern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas
Memberships:
State Bar of Texas
American Bar Association
Dallas Bar Association
Entertainment Committee: Chair, 2014-2015
CLE Committee: Vice Chair, 2015
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
DAYL Leadership Class 2010
Texas Young Lawyers Association
William 'Mac' Taylor American Inn of Court: Barrister
ISLN:
920485802
Hobbies & interests:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dallas: Board Member: Junior Board of Directors Melrose Society Member Currently serving as a "Big"Young Professionals -- Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce Programs Committee: Lead organizer for Fall Fest: annual networking event benefitting BBBS Texas ExesRhodes Alumni Chapter of North Texas

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (28 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/03/19 in Commercial Litigation

    Dave is an around excellent lawyer. He is a credit to the bar.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Hiring Partner on 12/03/19 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/03/19 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/19/19 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/19/19 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 11/19/19 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/21/18 in Commercial Litigation

    I have litigated against Dave Wishnew in commercial cases and have come to respect for him very much. Dave is a skilled attorney and an efficient litigator. I definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a good attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/20/18 in Litigation

    Dave is an exceptional trial attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/14/18 in Labor and Employment

    Dave always considers what is best for his clients, but is not afraid to take on a challenge.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/19/18 in Commercial Litigation

    Dave is an excellent attorney.

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Contact Information:

469-846-9011  Phone

214-817-4509  Fax

www.cwl.law

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