David G. Allen, Appellate Attorney in Dallas, Texas
Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AttorneyatDavid Allen Law Group, PLLC
Dallas, TX
Practicing appellate in Dallas since 1993.
- 33+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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David G. Allen is an attorney based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. David has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David Allen Law Group, PLLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- over 33 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Business · General
- Handles Appellate, Business, and General matters from Dallas, TX.
- Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About David G. Allen: David G. Allen is an attorney based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. David has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David Allen Law Group, PLLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters David takes on
David concentrates on appellate, business, general, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Appellate cases in Dallas, Texas
David takes appellate 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.
Business cases in Dallas, Texas
David takes business 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.
General cases in Dallas, Texas
David takes general 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.
Insurance cases in Dallas, Texas
David takes insurance 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.
Litigation cases in Dallas, Texas
David takes litigation 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 G. Allen — appellate lawyer in Dallas
David G. Allen is an attorney based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. David has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David Allen Law Group, PLLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
David Allen has developed his litigation expertise by trying cases in Texas courtrooms for more than twenty-five years, and is the founder of the firm. He takes pride in the culture of the firm, which he describes as a place where clients get a lot of attention from both partners and associates. The attorneys of the firm put the needs of the client before their own egos, and that means the client gets great service every time. It doesn’t hurt that David has had good examples of great lawyers all his life.
“My dad was an attorney and later a judge, and my grandfather was a lawyer too,” says David Allen, about his family’s history of producing lawyers. “I think I always knew I wanted to be a litigator. I started out in Beaumont defending premises liability cases for some of the petrochemical plants there, and I’ve kept on doing litigation defense work all these years.”
David is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and he’s also been certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. His specialty is defending clients from injury and damage claims involving negligence, trucking, and transportation accidents, insurance bad faith, construction defect and a host of other issues. The insurance carriers who know David trust him to represent their interests and handle cases for their insureds with efficiency and attention to detail, and a vigilant eye on the bottom line. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.
He has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list in 2007 and then 2009 through 2019, and he has earned the AV Preeminent (5.0 out of 5.0) Martindale Hubbell rating from his peers in the legal profession.
David was the Notes and Comments Editor of the Baylor Law Review while earning his law degree from Baylor Law School. He is also a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he received his B.B.A. degree.
Honors and Awards
• Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Personal Injury Trial Law, 1990
• Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law
• AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubbell
• Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2007, 2009-2022
• Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2004, 2006
• Federal Defense & Corporate Counsel, 2022
Publications
• Retroactivity of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, 44 Baylor Law Rev. 569, Summer 1992
Presentations
• Bad Faith and Stowers Liability
• Defending an Automobile Accident Case
• Handling Liens and Assignments
• Handling Trucking Claims
• Wrongful Death, Survivorship and Bystander Liability
Results
• Hennen v. Allstate, 2013 WL 4773245 (Tex. App. – Corpus Christi 2013, no pet.)SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
• Rasberry Transportation, Inc. OCTOBER 26, 2011
• In re Allstate Ins. Co., 232 S.W.3d 340 (Tex.App. — Tyler 2007, orig. proceeding) AUGUST 15, 2007
• In re Allstate Property & Cas. Ins. Co., No. 2-07-141-CV, 2007 WL 1574964 (Tex.App. — Fort Worth May 30, 2007, orig. proceeding) MAY 30, 2007
• Aziz v. McDonough, No. 05-03-01159-CV, 2004 WL 2804853 (Tex.App. — Dallas Dec. 1, 2004, no pet.) DECEMBER 1, 2004
• New Times, Inc. v. Wamstad, 106 S.W.3d 916 (Tex.App. — Dallas 2003, pet. granted, judgment vacated, and remanded by agreement, 2004) JUNE 13, 2003
Associations
• American Board of Trial Advocates
• Dallas Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute, Inc.
• National Board of Trial Advocacy, Texas State Coordinator
• State Bar of Texas
How David handles appellate matters
David Allen has developed his litigation expertise by trying cases in Texas courtrooms for more than twenty-five years, and is the founder of the firm. He takes pride in the culture of the firm, which he describes as a place where clients get a lot of attention from both partners and associates. The attorneys of the firm put the needs of the client before their own egos, and that means the client…
The kind of cases David takes
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and general matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Baylor University
J.D. Notes · 1993
Texas A & M University
B.B.A. · 1988
Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
Texas U.S. District
1993 · ACTIVE
David studied at J.D. Notes in Baylor University and B.B.A. in Texas A & M University.
Law school and academic background
David completed J.D. Notes in Baylor University and B.B.A. in Texas A & M University. 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 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
David G. Allen's office in Dallas
David's primary office is at 12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX, 75251. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
David Allen Law Group, PLLC
12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1200
Dallas, TX 75251
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How to hire David G. Allen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate 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 appellate attorney in Dallas, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate 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 appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David G. Allen
How much does it cost to hire David for a appellate 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 appellate attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Texas typically take?
Simple appellate 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 appellate 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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