PRACTICES
Business and Commercial LitigationConstruction Law
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas - 2017Juris Doctor
Dean's Honors List, Fall 2015 & Fall 2016
Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business, Lubbock, Texas - 2017
Master of Business Administration
Graduated magna cum laude
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas - 2012
Bachelor of Arts – Political Science
Dean's List, magna cum laude, Fall 2011
Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Honor Society
Sigma Alpha Lambda National Honor Society
ADMISSIONS
State Bar of TexasUnited 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 Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
J. David Henderson
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Mr. Henderson is an experienced design/construction defect litigator who concentrates his practice on representing licensed and registered design and engineering professionals in high-stakes construction and professional liability matters. His representation generally includes defending licensed and registered design and engineering professionals against malpractice, design/construction defect, breach of contract, and defense and indemnity claims, among other things. He previously practiced construction defect litigation on behalf of contractors and subcontractors, which included, inter alia, defending contractors and subcontractors against construction defect, breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligence, and defense and indemnity claims. As a result, Mr. Henderson has a unique understanding of the design phase, construction process, and risk management methods. He also has a keen aptitude in foreseeing common arguments asserted by contractors against design professionals on the one hand, and by design professionals against contractors on the other.
Mr. Henderson is known for his straightforward communication and aggressive defense strategies. He combines practical industry insight with strategic advocacy to strengthen his clients’ positions and drive efficient resolutions. Mr. Henderson has successfully tried cases to verdict, all of which entailed multi-million-dollar arbitrations where Mr. Henderson secured awards significantly below each claimant’s final demands. He has also been able to obtain favorable settlements in design/construction defect disputes following successful motion practice, including, motions to strike key liability and cost-of-repair experts.
Professional Associations & Memberships
State Bar of Texas, Member
State Bar of Texas: Litigation Section, Member
State Bar of Texas: Construction Law Section, Member
Dallas Bar Association, Member
Pro Bono Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, Member
DRI, Lawyers Representing Business, Former Member
DRI, Lawyers Representing Business: Steering Committee for the Construction Law Section, Former Membership Co-Chair, Annual Meeting Vice Chair, and Member
Speeches and Presentations
Mr. Henderson is known for his straightforward communication and aggressive defense strategies. He combines practical industry insight with strategic advocacy to strengthen his clients’ positions and drive efficient resolutions. Mr. Henderson has successfully tried cases to verdict, all of which entailed multi-million-dollar arbitrations where Mr. Henderson secured awards significantly below each claimant’s final demands. He has also been able to obtain favorable settlements in design/construction defect disputes following successful motion practice, including, motions to strike key liability and cost-of-repair experts.
Professional Associations & Memberships
State Bar of Texas, Member
State Bar of Texas: Litigation Section, Member
State Bar of Texas: Construction Law Section, Member
Dallas Bar Association, Member
Pro Bono Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, Member
DRI, Lawyers Representing Business, Former Member
DRI, Lawyers Representing Business: Steering Committee for the Construction Law Section, Former Membership Co-Chair, Annual Meeting Vice Chair, and Member
RECOGNITION
Published Work in The Portable Bankruptcy Code & Rules 2017 EditionSpeeches and Presentations
- Got Changes? Legislative and Judicial Updates in 2023, 2024 DRI Construction Law Seminar
- The Impact of S.B. 219 on Contractor Liability for Deficiencies in Design Documents