Dave FinkelAssociate

Dave is a litigator with deep experience handling high stakes commercial disputes and guiding clients through complex litigation in both state and federal courts. His experience as a law clerk for federal district and circuit courts gives him valuable insight into judicial decision making at multiple levels. His background as an Army infantry officer further equips him with exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and composure under pressure. Dave brings disciplined advocacy, clear communication, and a solutions focused approach to every client matter.

Leadership Experience for Precision Advocacy

Before joining Stone Hilton, Dave worked at a Houston litigation boutique representing commercial clients in litigation and arbitration in matters involving breach of contract, products liability, mass tort, and business torts. Before his career in private practice, Dave clerked for Tenth Circuit Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich and Southern District of Texas Judge Jeffrey V. Brown.

In law school, Dave was president of the Law School Veterans and graduated with pro bono honors. Before law school, he served eight years as an infantry officer in the United States Army.

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Dave FinkelAssociate

Leadership Experience for Precision Advocacy

In law school, Dave was president of the Law School Veterans and graduated with pro bono honors. Before law school, he served eight years as an infantry officer in the United States Army.

Representative Matters

Chemical company ownership dispute
Successfully represented a 50% owner of a chemical service company in a dispute with a co-owner and the board of managers over several alleged breaches of fiduciary duties, resulting in a favorable settlement for his client.
Energy company arbitration settlement
Achieved a favorable settlement for a sector-leading energy company in arbitration against breach of contract claims from a contractor providing clinical services.
Financial institution trade secret litigation
Represented a group of former employees of a financial institution in litigation involving allegations of trade secret misappropriation and breach of fiduciary duty, achieving a favorable settlement prior to trial.

Experience & Education

Associate Attorney - Houston litigation boutique
Law Clerk to Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich - U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Law Clerk to Judge Jeffery V. Brown - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
J.D.; Tony Patiño Fellow; Law School Veterans - University of Chicago Law School
Captain - 82nd Airborne Div. & 1st Infantry Div., U.S. Army
B.S., Military History - U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Court Admissions

All courts of the State of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
U.S. District Courts for all districts of Texas
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Texas
Houston Bar Association, Military & Veterans Committee Member
Houston Young Lawyers Association, Houston Young Lawyers Foundation Fellows Class of 2025