David Lassetter
About David Lassetter
David Lassetter is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. David Lassetter is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Vinson & Elkins LLP
Education: Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Houston, TX
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