David is a trial attorney who focuses on complex civil litigation. He has represented clients in state and federal court, on both the plaintiff and defense side, in a wide range of cases—including but not limited to breach of contract, defamation, real estate, tortious interference, intellectual property, product liability, and labor and employment. He has represented technology, financial service, and entertainment companies in areas such as counseling and compliance, fraud, breach of contract, and privacy matters, and criminal investigations. As a former division one football player, David maintains a natural competitive commitment to winning that drives his meticulous focus. He has also represented several athletes in both college and professional sports with a focus on litigation concerning contract disputes and player relations -- each handled with strategic creativity, intellectual precision, and unwavering advocacy. David has successfully briefed and argued dispositive motions, interviewed and defended multiple key fact and expert witnesses, and negotiated favorable settlements on behalf of his clients both informally and through mediation.Before joining CWL, David sharpened his litigation acumen at Lynn, Pinker, Hurst, & Schwegmann in Dallas where he delivered results across diverse industries and legal disciplines. He defended high-profile clients in fiduciary duty, theft of trade secrets, labor and employment, real estate litigation, and complex breach of contract matters.David earned his B.A. with honors in Government from Georgetown University, where he was a two-time captain of the Division I Varsity Football Team and his J.D. from UCLA School of Law, where he was awarded the Barbra L. Davis Scholarship for academic excellence.David was born and raised in Dallas but has lived abroad in Lagos and London. He is conversational in Spanish and grounded in a global and community-oriented perspective. He is an active member of the State Bar of Texas, the Houston and Dallas Bar Associations, and the JL Turner Legal Association. Outside the office, he mentors student-athletes through Make A Play and remains a passionate student of film and music.
About David M. Akere
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2021, Texas
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUCLA School of Law
Class of 2021
J.D.
Other EducationGeorgetown University
Class of 2018
B.A., Government
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1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 2390Dallas, TX 75201U.S.A.
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Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?David M. Akere is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
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Does this attorney maintain a professional presence on any social networks?Yes, David M. Akere has a professional profile on LinkedIn.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Crawford, Wishnew & Lang PLLC has 6 attorneys at this location.
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What law school did this attorney attend?David M. Akere attended UCLA School of Law.
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What year was this attorney's law firm established?Crawford, Wishnew & Lang PLLC was established in 2018.