David T. Moran
Practice Areas
Experience
- Antitrust
- Appellate
- Aviation
- Business Litigation
- Class Action
- Insurance
- Media
Biography
David Moran is a trial lawyer with a wealth of experience and a track record of achieving results for clients. His national practice is wide ranging, including antitrust, aviation, business, class actions, defamation, insurance, and a variety of commercial matters.
David’s success as a trial lawyer is built upon sound judgment that comes from decades of experience and his commitment to finding solutions that achieve his clients’ goals; this inevitably means formulating and executing the best strategy for success. Success comes in the form of a favorable pre-trial resolution, a jury verdict, or prevailing on appeal.
Davidâs entire career has been at Jackson Walker, and he served for two decades on the Compensation Committee and a decade on the Management Committee as Managing Partner of the Dallas office.
David is serving as the Special Master in Texas et al. v. Google LLC; 4:20-cv-957-SDJ (E. D. Tex.) a massive federal and state antitrust and DTPA action brought by 19 states arising out of Googleâs digital display advertising. United States District Judge Sean D. Jordan appointed David to assist with and resolve discovery issues and disputes in that important and complex action.
David is particularly experienced in the following areas of practice:
Class Actions/Opt-Outs/Corporate Recovery
David has long devoted a significant part of his practice to class actions and complex litigation in numerous state and federal courts throughout the United States. His experience includes significant and successful national counsel representation for major insurers, energy companies, and manufacturers in numerous class actions filed across the country. He is also well versed in multidistrict litigation and antitrust class actions. David is also national counsel to other clients, and his practice has called upon him to represent clients in more than 25 states. For example, David represented Shell Oil Company, Dell Technologies, J. Crew Group, Murphy USA and other large merchants as opt-outs in the settlement of the largest antitrust class action.
David also represents well-known and leading corporate clients in our affirmative recovery practice. Davidâs recovered well in excess of nine figures for our clients’ valuable claims, with most of them on a “no budget impact” or contingent fee basis.
Insurance
David’s practice has included the full range of insurance issues, including bad faith, coverage, traditional insurance defense, and class actions. His areas of practice have included directors and officers, professional malpractice, aviation defense, liability, property, workers compensation and other specialty areas.
Appellate
David has the rare combination of skills that enables him to excel in both trial and appellate work, including a thorough knowledge of the law and keen ability to quickly grasp the central issues of a case and communicate them effectively. He has a record of success in federal and state appeals.
Education
B.B.A., with honors, University of Texas at Austin
J.D., with honors, University of Texas School of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas
Arkansas
Court Admissions
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits
United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
- Dow v. Safeco Ins. Co., 2025 WL 1110742 (9th Cir. Apr. 15 2025) â Affirming summary judgment against plaintiff and affirming class decertification order.
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance v. NSK, Ltd., U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2024) â Recovered confidential settlement in action arising from enormous chemical fire in Houston Ship Channel.
- Converge Midstream v. Magellan Midstream, District Court, Harris County (2024) â As reported publicly, recovered confidential settlement shortly before jury selection in antitrust action alleging monopolistic actions in crude oil storage market. Converge sought more than $200 million (plus trebling) in damages.
- Dell Technologies v. Visa, (E.D. N.Y. 2020) â Success for Dell as opt out in largest antitrust class action.
- Shell Oil v. Visa, (E.D. N.Y. 2020) â Success for Shell as opt out in largest antitrust class action.
- Stephens Inc. v. Xoom Energy LLC, (E.D. Ark. 2018) â Recovered deal fee for investment banking firm.
- Lee v. Global Stainless Supply, Inc., 01-17-865 (Tex. App. â Houston [1st District], 2018, pet. denied) â Affirming summary judgment in dispute regarding LLC and put/call agreement.
- First Bank v. Brumitt, 564 SW.3d 491 (Tex. App. â Houston [14th District], 2018, no pet.) â Reversing and rendering judgment in favor of bank client in lender-liability case after remand.
- First Bank v. Brumitt, 519 SW.3d 95 (Tex. 2017) — Lead appellate counsel for bank in obtaining unanimous reversal of judgment in favor of alleged third-party beneficiary of loan.
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Servisair, L.L.C., 698 F. Appâx 770 (5th Cir. 2017) â Affirmed summary judgment for client in breach of contract claim.
- Cameron International Company Ltd. v. Liberty Insurance Underwriters, 15-0891 (Tex. 2016) — Lead appellate counsel for Liberty regarding claims arising out of Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
- Google v. Visa, (E.D. N.Y. 2015) — Success for Google as opt out in largest antitrust class action.
- Quixtar, Inc. v. Signature Management Team, LLC, 315 SW.3d 28 (Tex. 2010) â Unanimous reversal of court of appeals and affirmed forum non conveniens dismissal.
- Albritton v. Cisco Systems, Inc., (E.D. Tex. 2009) — Obtained favorable ruling on Ciscoâs JMOL, leading to settlement of high profile defamation action.
- Chubb Lloyds Ins. Co v. Miller County, 2010 Ark. 119 (Ark. 2010) — Case of first impression under Arkansas Constitution regarding standing in multistate class actions.
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers, 2026
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2012-2026
- Appellate Practice, 2023-2026
- Aviation Law, 2016-2026
- Commercial Litigation, 2012-2015, 2017-2026
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2005-2008, 2011-2012, 2015-2022
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2023-2026
- The Dallas 500: The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth, D Magazine, 2016-2019
- âBest Lawyers in Dallasâ List, D Magazine, 2018, 2021, 2023
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel
- Board of Trustees, The Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Foundation
- Board of Directors, Dallas Regional Chamber
- Chair of Board of Directors, Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory School
- Dallas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Fellow
- Aviation Insurance Association, Fellow
- Appellate Section of the State Bar of Texas, Fellow
- Dallas Citizens Council
âLawdragonâ Recognizes Edwin Buffmire, TrĂŠ Fischer, and David Moran Among Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers of 2026
Jackson Walker announces that three partners have been named to the 2026Â âLawdragon 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyersâ list.
Attorney News • January 20, 2026
Jackson Walker Congratulates 36 Attorneys Named Among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America for 2026
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 36 attorneys to Lawdragonâs 2026 list of the 500 leading litigators in America. This is Lawdragonâs fourth edition of its leading litigators list, recognizing some of Americaâs top litigation talent.
Attorney News • September 5, 2025
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 106 âOnes to Watchâ
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.
Attorney News • August 21, 2025
Jackson Walker Congratulates 36 Attorneys Named Among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 36 attorneys to Lawdragonâs 2025 list of the 500 leading litigators in America. The third edition of this list recognizes Americaâs top talent in antitrust, financial and securities litigation, intellectual property, commercial litigation, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, cybersecurity, and white collar and investigations.
Attorney News • September 9, 2024
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 15, 2024
‘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 yearâs 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.
Attorney News • August 17, 2023
Jackson Walker Congratulates 24 Attorneys Named Among 2023 “Best Lawyers in Dallas” List
Jackson Walker congratulates the 24 attorneys recognized among D Magazineâs list of the âBest Lawyers in Dallasâ for 2023. For recognition in the list, Dallas attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer unmatched counsel in one of 40 categories.
Attorney News • April 25, 2023
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 64 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2022
Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
Attorney News • September 21, 2022
‘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.
Attorney News • August 18, 2022
Marc Fuller Expands Media Law, Appellate, and Class Action Groups at Jackson Walker
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the addition of Marc Fuller as a partner in the Trial & Appellate Litigation practice in Dallas. Licensed to practice in California and Texas, Marc focuses on the areas of media and First Amendment disputes, class actions, and appeals.
Attorney News • May 12, 2022
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 57 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2021
Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
Attorney News • September 22, 2021
‘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.
Attorney News • August 19, 2021
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Honors 164 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 Edition, Including 9 âLawyers of the Yearâ 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.
Attorney News • August 20, 2020
‘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.”
Attorney News • August 14, 2019
‘D Magazine’ Lists 24 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among Best Lawyers in Dallas 2019
Twenty-four Jackson Walker attorneys were recognized in the âBest Lawyers in Dallas 2019â list by D Magazine, one of the premier publications in the city of Dallas. To be recognized in the list, attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer unmatched counsel in one of 40 categories.
Attorney News • April 19, 2019
Best 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.
Attorney News • August 16, 2018
‘D Magazine’ Lists 33 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among Best Lawyers in Dallas
Thirty-three Jackson Walker attorneys were recognized in the âBest Lawyers in Dallas 2018â list by D Magazine, one of the premier publications in the city of Dallas. To be recognized in the list, attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer unmatched counsel in one of 34 categories.
Attorney News • July 10, 2018
Chambers USA 2018 Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce 26 attorneys have been ranked in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: Americaâs Leading Lawyers for Business guide, with four additional attorneys identified as ârecognized practitioners.â
Spotlight • May 3, 2018
53 Jackson Walker Attorneys Named to 2017 “Texas Super Lawyers” List
Thomson Reuters has named 53 Jackson Walker attorneys to its 2017 âTexas Super Lawyersâ list. According to Thomson Reuters, the list recognizes a âcredible, comprehensive and diverseâ selection of âoutstanding attorneys,â and serves as a resource for those in search of legal counsel.
Attorney News • September 6, 2017
Practice Experience
- Dow v. Safeco Ins. Co., 2025 WL 1110742 (9th Cir. Apr. 15 2025) â Affirming summary judgment against plaintiff and affirming class decertification order.
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance v. NSK, Ltd., U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2024) â Recovered confidential settlement in action arising from enormous chemical fire in Houston Ship Channel.
- Converge Midstream v. Magellan Midstream, District Court, Harris County (2024) â As reported publicly, recovered confidential settlement shortly before jury selection in antitrust action alleging monopolistic actions in crude oil storage market. Converge sought more than $200 million (plus trebling) in damages.
- Dell Technologies v. Visa, (E.D. N.Y. 2020) â Success for Dell as opt out in largest antitrust class action.
- Shell Oil v. Visa, (E.D. N.Y. 2020) â Success for Shell as opt out in largest antitrust class action.
- Stephens Inc. v. Xoom Energy LLC, (E.D. Ark. 2018) â Recovered deal fee for investment banking firm.
- Lee v. Global Stainless Supply, Inc., 01-17-865 (Tex. App. â Houston [1st District], 2018, pet. denied) â Affirming summary judgment in dispute regarding LLC and put/call agreement.
- First Bank v. Brumitt, 564 SW.3d 491 (Tex. App. â Houston [14th District], 2018, no pet.) â Reversing and rendering judgment in favor of bank client in lender-liability case after remand.
- First Bank v. Brumitt, 519 SW.3d 95 (Tex. 2017) — Lead appellate counsel for bank in obtaining unanimous reversal of judgment in favor of alleged third-party beneficiary of loan.
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Servisair, L.L.C., 698 F. Appâx 770 (5th Cir. 2017) â Affirmed summary judgment for client in breach of contract claim.
- Cameron International Company Ltd. v. Liberty Insurance Underwriters, 15-0891 (Tex. 2016) — Lead appellate counsel for Liberty regarding claims arising out of Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
- Google v. Visa, (E.D. N.Y. 2015) — Success for Google as opt out in largest antitrust class action.
- Quixtar, Inc. v. Signature Management Team, LLC, 315 SW.3d 28 (Tex. 2010) â Unanimous reversal of court of appeals and affirmed forum non conveniens dismissal.
- Albritton v. Cisco Systems, Inc., (E.D. Tex. 2009) — Obtained favorable ruling on Ciscoâs JMOL, leading to settlement of high profile defamation action.
- Chubb Lloyds Ins. Co v. Miller County, 2010 Ark. 119 (Ark. 2010) — Case of first impression under Arkansas Constitution regarding standing in multistate class actions.
Recognition & Accolades
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers, 2026
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2012-2026
- Appellate Practice, 2023-2026
- Aviation Law, 2016-2026
- Commercial Litigation, 2012-2015, 2017-2026
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2005-2008, 2011-2012, 2015-2022
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2023-2026
- The Dallas 500: The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth, D Magazine, 2016-2019
- âBest Lawyers in Dallasâ List, D Magazine, 2018, 2021, 2023
Community Involvement
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel
- Board of Trustees, The Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Foundation
- Board of Directors, Dallas Regional Chamber
- Chair of Board of Directors, Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory School
- Dallas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Fellow
- Aviation Insurance Association, Fellow
- Appellate Section of the State Bar of Texas, Fellow
- Dallas Citizens Council