Biography
David Dunlap is nationally-recognized in the area of oil and gas finance. Over the course of his career, he has represented lenders and borrowers in billions of dollars of oil and gas financing transactions.
David focuses on providing value to clients in complex financing transactions.
Education
B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin
J.D., University of Texas School of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas
In his over 40 years of practice, David has represented firm clients in the following areas:
- Oil and Gas
- Oil and Gas Finance
- Commercial Finance
- Loan Restructurings
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2005-2024
- Natural Resources Law, 2005-2024
- Oil and Gas Law, 2007-2024
- Who’s Who in Energy, Houston Business Journal
- Houston’s Top Lawyers, H Texas magazine
- Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly
- State Bar of Texas, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Certified
- Board of Legal Specialization – Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section, Former Chairman
- Texas Bar Foundation, Sustaining Life Fellow
- Houston Bar Association, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Section
- Hope and Healing Center & Institute Board, Secretary
August 17, 2023
Attorney News‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
August 18, 2022
Attorney News‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
February 3, 2022
SpotlightIn Memoriam: A Tribute to Amanda Shaw-Castro
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our friend and partner Amanda Shaw-Castro. Amanda was a rising star and leader who left behind a legacy of loyalty and kindness.
August 19, 2021
Attorney News‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
August 20, 2020
Attorney News‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 164 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 25 “Ones to Watch”
Jackson Walker congratulates the 164 attorneys who were selected by their peers as Best Lawyers, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 25 Ones to Watch, across 6 offices and 66 specialty practice areas.
August 14, 2019
Attorney News‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 109 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2020 Edition, With Eight Named “Lawyers of the Year”
Jackson Walker congratulates our 109 attorneys named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America 2020 list, including eight attorneys who were named “Lawyers of the Year.”
August 16, 2018
Attorney NewsBest Lawyers in America Recognizes 98 Jackson Walker Attorneys
Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas. For over three decades, recognition in Best Lawyers has been regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, since an attorney cannot pay to be listed.
August 15, 2017
Attorney NewsBest Lawyers in America Recognizes 94 Jackson Walker Attorneys
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 94 Jackson Walker attorneys in its 2018 edition. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
August 17, 2016
Attorney NewsBest Lawyers in America 2017 Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become widely regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.
August 14, 2015
Attorney NewsJackson Walker Congratulates Its Best Lawyers in America 2016
Eighty-one Jackson Walker attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
In 2014, David represented a public exploration and development company operating in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico in obtaining in excess of $1,000,000,000 of capital for the development of several offshore blocks, including the construction and deployment of a massive production platform.