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# Dave Finkel

Role: Associate

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.

## 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.

## Outside the Office

In his spare time, Dave likes to golf and ride horses.

## Experience

### 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

### Captain

82nd Airborne Div. & 1st Infantry Div., U.S. Army

### B.S., Military History

U.S. Military Academy at West Point

## Education

### University of Chicago Law School

J.D.; Tony Patiño Fellow; Law School Veterans

## 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

## Memberships

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