J. David Rowe
Partner
Contact Information:
VCard: J. David Rowe.vcf
Phone Number: (512) 381-8020
Fax Number: (512) 457-8008
VCard: J. David Rowe.vcf
Phone Number: (512) 381-8020
Fax Number: (512) 457-8008
Practice Areas:
David Rowe graduated with honors from the University of Texas School of Law, where he served on the editorial board of the Texas Law Review. He practiced with a large Texas based firm - Haynes & Boone, LLP - before joining DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, LLP in 2006. Mr. Rowe's practice is primarily devoted to prosecuting and defending complex commercial cases involving contract and statutory claims as well as allegations of fraud and other business torts. His experience encompasses a wide array of industry, including truck leasing, retail grocery, video gaming, software development, mining, insurance, water treatment, oil and gas, after market warranties, financial institutions, construction, real estate, chiropractic, and health care. Mr. Rowe's experience includes partnership disputes, copyright and trademark infringement, patent infringement, civil RICO, landlord tenant disputes, trade secrets and unfair competition, covenants not to compete, UCC, DTPA, and breach of warranty claims and securities fraud cases, among others. Mr. Rowe has extensive trial experience with a distinguished track record of success. Representative clients include GE Water, Whole Foods Market, Martin Marietta, and Rodman Construction. Mr. Rowe teaches trial advocacy at the University of Texas School of Law.
Mr. Rowe's experience includes these successful outcomes:
September 2009. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained summary judgment on breach of contract claims for architect against architect's clients. Judgment included all requested attorney fees.
April 2009. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained judgment on all claims for lender against borrower (and guarantor), who had defaulted.
February 2009. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained judgment on all claims for borrower against broker, which had introduced borrower to a scam-lender.
October 2008. Lead defense counsel. Obtained take-nothing summary judgment on roofer's claims against landlord.
September 2008. Lead plaintiff's counsel. Represented developer against private lender who accepted large advance fee in exchange for promise to fund $50 million loan. Lender failed to fund loan, but kept the advance fee. Negotiated substantial refund of fee after less than 3 months of aggressive litigation.
January 2008. Lead plaintiff's counsel. Represented closely-held corporation in action against former employee who was also a minority shareholder and officer. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant embezzled cash, then took trade secrets to form a new competitor. Defendant counterclaimed, alleging minority shareholder oppression. Obtained settlement for client that included return of stolen business and a five year non-compete agreement.
October 2007. Co-defense counsel in case involving claims of fraud and breach of warranty where Plaintiff demanded $50 million. Client negotiated favorable settlement after 4 week jury trial.
March 2007. Lead plaintiff counsel. Negotiated sizeable settlement for chiropractor against personal injury attorney who failed to honor promise to pay chiropractor's fees upon settlement of underlying negligence claim.
February 2007. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained significant arbitration award for client against former employee who had embezzled fees.
March 2006. Lead defense counsel. Represented insurance carrier. Insured brought claims for violations of Insurance Code, alleging that carrier's attempts to collect unpaid premium were unlawful. Carrier counterclaimed to recover unpaid premium. A 3-week trial ended in a mixed verdict, the adverse portions of which were reversed on appeal with instructions to render judgment for carrier.
October 2005. Lead defense counsel for large oil and gas exploration company. Obtained dismissal of a negligence claim related to activities at a well site.
February 2005. Lead defense counsel for publicly-traded water treatment equipment manufacturer. Obtained a take nothing judgment after a 3 1/2 week jury trial. Plaintiff sought $60 million+ on claims of fraud, product defect, and breach of warranty. Case was subsequently remanded and re-tried.
April 2004. Lead defense counsel for leading mining and chemical company. Negotiated nuisance value settlement. Plaintiff had sought $1 million+ for an alleged trademark infringement.
March 2004. Lead defense counsel for an internet search engine entity. Obtained dismissal of a federal securities fraud case. Plaintiffs alleged $10 million+ in damages.
September 2003. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained judgment on all claims after a week long jury trial involving claims of fraud in a real estate transaction.
May 2003. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained arbitration award on a breach of contract claim.
2002. Lead defense counsel. Obtained verdict and final judgment for client after bench trial.
2001. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained temporary restraining order and arbitration award for client on a breach of contract claim.
2000. Lead defense counsel. Negotiated reasonable settlement 3 days into arbitration proceeding where plaintiff sought significant damages for alleged breach of contract.
2000. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained temporary injunction and partial summary judgment for client against former employee who stole client's trade secrets.
Mr. Rowe's experience includes these successful outcomes:
September 2009. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained summary judgment on breach of contract claims for architect against architect's clients. Judgment included all requested attorney fees.
April 2009. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained judgment on all claims for lender against borrower (and guarantor), who had defaulted.
February 2009. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained judgment on all claims for borrower against broker, which had introduced borrower to a scam-lender.
October 2008. Lead defense counsel. Obtained take-nothing summary judgment on roofer's claims against landlord.
September 2008. Lead plaintiff's counsel. Represented developer against private lender who accepted large advance fee in exchange for promise to fund $50 million loan. Lender failed to fund loan, but kept the advance fee. Negotiated substantial refund of fee after less than 3 months of aggressive litigation.
January 2008. Lead plaintiff's counsel. Represented closely-held corporation in action against former employee who was also a minority shareholder and officer. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant embezzled cash, then took trade secrets to form a new competitor. Defendant counterclaimed, alleging minority shareholder oppression. Obtained settlement for client that included return of stolen business and a five year non-compete agreement.
October 2007. Co-defense counsel in case involving claims of fraud and breach of warranty where Plaintiff demanded $50 million. Client negotiated favorable settlement after 4 week jury trial.
March 2007. Lead plaintiff counsel. Negotiated sizeable settlement for chiropractor against personal injury attorney who failed to honor promise to pay chiropractor's fees upon settlement of underlying negligence claim.
February 2007. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained significant arbitration award for client against former employee who had embezzled fees.
March 2006. Lead defense counsel. Represented insurance carrier. Insured brought claims for violations of Insurance Code, alleging that carrier's attempts to collect unpaid premium were unlawful. Carrier counterclaimed to recover unpaid premium. A 3-week trial ended in a mixed verdict, the adverse portions of which were reversed on appeal with instructions to render judgment for carrier.
October 2005. Lead defense counsel for large oil and gas exploration company. Obtained dismissal of a negligence claim related to activities at a well site.
February 2005. Lead defense counsel for publicly-traded water treatment equipment manufacturer. Obtained a take nothing judgment after a 3 1/2 week jury trial. Plaintiff sought $60 million+ on claims of fraud, product defect, and breach of warranty. Case was subsequently remanded and re-tried.
April 2004. Lead defense counsel for leading mining and chemical company. Negotiated nuisance value settlement. Plaintiff had sought $1 million+ for an alleged trademark infringement.
March 2004. Lead defense counsel for an internet search engine entity. Obtained dismissal of a federal securities fraud case. Plaintiffs alleged $10 million+ in damages.
September 2003. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained judgment on all claims after a week long jury trial involving claims of fraud in a real estate transaction.
May 2003. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained arbitration award on a breach of contract claim.
2002. Lead defense counsel. Obtained verdict and final judgment for client after bench trial.
2001. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained temporary restraining order and arbitration award for client on a breach of contract claim.
2000. Lead defense counsel. Negotiated reasonable settlement 3 days into arbitration proceeding where plaintiff sought significant damages for alleged breach of contract.
2000. Lead plaintiff counsel. Obtained temporary injunction and partial summary judgment for client against former employee who stole client's trade secrets.
Education:
- J.D. University of Texas, 1995, with honors;
- Book Review Editor, Texas Law Review;
- Legal Research Board Director
- B.A. University of Oklahoma, 1988
Professional Affiliations:
- Adjunct Professor, University of Texas at Austin, School of Law, Advanced Civil Litigation (2008 to present)
- Director, Civil Litigation Section, Austin Bar Association (2005 to present)
- Chair, Bench Bar Section, Austin Bar Association (2003-2005)
- State Bar of Texas
- Austin Bar Association
- Admitted to practice before U.S. District Courts for Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, as well as Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
