David Arlington
About David Arlington
David Arlington is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. David Arlington is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Austin, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Baker Botts LLP
Education: Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Austin, TX
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