David Jones - Partner

David W. Jones joined Beck, Redden & Secrest, L.L.P. in February 1998, becoming a partner on January 1, 2003. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Jones was in the litigation section of Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P. in Houston.

Mr. Jones' practice involves representing plaintiffs and defendants in commercial and insurance litigation. Within the last five years, Mr. Jones has handled litigation matters involving, among other things, intellectual property and licensing, professional liability, mergers and acquisitions, environmental liabilities, shareholder disputes, and antitrust and unfair competition claims. He has represented clients in numerous insurance matters involving various types of coverages including general liability, property & casualty, title, environmental impairment liability, professional liability, directors & officers liability, and business interruption.

Education Background

• J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law, 1994
  • Associate Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review
  • Associate Justice, Vanderbilt Moot Court Board
  • Member, Order of the Coif
• B.S., high honors in Accounting, Fisher School of Accounting, University of Florida, 1991

Bar Admissions

• United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, Western, and Northern Districts of Texas
• The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Professional Activities and Memberships

• Texas Bar Association
• Houston Bar Association

Professional Honors

• Named Super Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Edition, Texas Monthly Magazine, 2008
• Named “Super Lawyer”, Business Litigation, Texas Monthly Magazine, 2007

Civic Involvement

• St. John The Divine Episcopal Church
• Advisory Board, Aperio Music for the Americas