J. David "David" Washburn

J. David "David" Washburn


Katten

Recognized since 2015

Dallas, Texas

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

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When business owners, boards of directors and investment bankers are tasked with buying or selling a sophisticated business enterprise, they call David Washburn. And should a controversy arise following closing, clients seek David out to fully understand their options, mitigate losses and plan their next steps. Having been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America since 2015 and as head of Katten's Corporate practice in Dallas, David is a true legal strategist who brings a passion for winning and a proven ability to get things done.

M&A transactions have become exponentially more complex in recent years. In addition, an increasing number of high value transactions are resulting in some form of post-closing controversy – whether as a result of a working capital true-up dispute; earn-out or other purchase price issue; indemnity claim; or alleged misconduct on the part of one of the parties. Armed with a rare "360-view" of these transactions, David utilizes his in-depth understanding of market trends, relevant case law and complex transaction structures, as well as his skills as a persuasive negotiator, to meet his clients' business objectives – whether that is getting the deal done on time, within budget and without controversy or securing a client's rights after the deal is already done, but controversy appears unavoidable.

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Location
  • 2121 North Pearl Street, Suite 1100
    Dallas, TX 75201
Education
  • University of Tulsa, J.D., graduated 1992
Bar Admissions
  • Texas, United States
Affiliations
  • "Building a Winning Board" workshop presented by Texchange and NASDAQ OMX, The University of Texas at Dallas (April 29, 2008) - Panelist
  • "Dealing with Businesses in Distress: Minimizing Risks and Maximizing Opportunities" (June 2, 2009) - Panelist
  • "Journey to an IPO" presented by American Woman's Society of CPA's Conference, Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, Texas (October 30, 2008) - Panelist
  • Dallas Bar Association's Sixth Annual "M&A Nugget-Palooza" (October 12, 2010) - Panelist

Katten
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois

100 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

82 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Special Focus:
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Securities
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine (2002)
  • Best Lawyers, D Magazine (2012, 2015)
  • Texas Super Lawyer in Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Texas Monthly (2013, 2014)
  • Lead M&A Attorney on the 2012 Aerospace and Defense Deal of the Year
  • Profiled as one of the leading Mergers and Acquisitions lawyers in the United States, The US Legal 500 (2008, 2009, 2012 and 2014)

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