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David C. Greenstone, Class Action Attorney in Dallas, Texas

focused on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability

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David C. Greenstone is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Simon Greenstone Panatier PC.

Based in
Dallas, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
Known for
Class Action · Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Dallas, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).

About David C. Greenstone: David C. Greenstone is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Simon Greenstone Panatier PC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters David takes on

David concentrates on class action, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Dallas, Texas

David takes class action matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Dallas, Texas

David takes personal injury matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Dallas, Texas

David takes product liability matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet David C. Greenstone — class action lawyer in Dallas

David C. Greenstone is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Simon Greenstone Panatier PC.

David C. Greenstone is an experienced trial lawyer and a founding member of Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC. Mr. Greenstone has been the Managing Shareholder of the firm since its inception in 2006.

Mr. Greenstone has spent more than two decades fighting in court on behalf of those who have been harmed by the negligence and recklessness of others. Passionate about representing clients through trial work, David tried his first case within six months of getting his law license. He was trying cases as a first chair within a year.

Throughout his career, David has tried cases all over the country in both state and federal court. He has obtained numerous significant and ground breaking verdicts on behalf of his clients in various different types of litigation, including asbestos, talc, pharmaceuticals, product liability and other catastrophic injuries. David strongly believes that jury trials can make a positive impact on our society and that they are critical for the protection of public health and safety, and his verdicts have been nationally recognized for their importance.

In addition to his trial work, David is proud of the work he has done helping to build Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC into a national trial powerhouse. He and his partners have dedicated their careers to helping clients who have been injured and who would not otherwise have a voice. As the Managing Shareholder since the founding of the firm, David has helped to organize a team that has effectively represented thousands of clients in many different types of cases, in most of the states in the continental US.

Mr. Greenstone is a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is also a board member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and he has been honored consistently and for many years as a Texas Super Lawyer.

David and his partners feel strongly about the importance of giving back to their community. In furtherance of this commitment, the Simon Greenstone Panatier Scholarship was created to help students who are dealing with cancer in their own families. The firm also supports the critical work of the North Texas Food Bank, and David has served as a co-chair of the NTFB Partners for Hope campaign. In addition, the firm supports and has participated in the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program.

Working with David on a class action matter

David C. Greenstone is an experienced trial lawyer and a founding member of Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC. Mr. Greenstone has been the Managing Shareholder of the firm since its inception in 2006. Mr. Greenstone has spent more than two decades fighting in court on behalf of those who have been harmed by the negligence and recklessness of others. Passionate about representing clients through trial…

Clients David works with

David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, personal injury, and product liability matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • The University of Texas

    J.D. · 1998

  • The University of Texas

    B.A. · 1995

Jurisdictions

David's state bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

  • New York, New York S

    ACTIVE

  • California, The Stat

    ACTIVE

David studied at J.D. in The University of Texas and B.A. in The University of Texas.

Law school and academic background

David completed J.D. in The University of Texas and B.A. in The University of Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

David has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The American Board of Trial Advocates (2014-Present)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (2013-Present)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2023-2024)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award (2014-2023)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — American Academy of Trial Attorneys, Premier Attorney Award (2015)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters (2005-2013)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Verdicts in California Award by TopVerdict.com (2015) – Winkel v. Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Verdict in Arizona Award by TopVerdict.com – All Practice Areas (2016) – Coulbourn v. Crane Co. et al.

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 20 Verdict in California Award by TopVerdict.Com – All Practice Areas (2018) – Anderson v. Johnson & Johnson

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2021

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The American Board of Trial Advocates (2014-Present) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (2013-Present) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2023-2024) (2026).

Locations

David C. Greenstone's office in Dallas

David's primary office is at 901 Main Street, Suite 5900, Dallas, Texas, 75202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Simon Greenstone Panatier PC

901 Main Street, Suite 5900

Dallas, Texas 75202

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Hiring guide

How to hire David C. Greenstone — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Dallas, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David

David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about David C. Greenstone

  • How much does it cost to hire David for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does David offer a free consultation?

    David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.

  • How long do class action cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can David take my case if I'm outside Dallas?

    David is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with David?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is David accepting new class action clients right now?

    David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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