Overview
David Given counsels and represents businesses in employment and labor law matters and complex commercial litigation.
Employment Litigation
David represents clients in employment disputes involving:
- Noncompetition agreements
- Trade secrets
- Wrongful termination and discrimination claims
- Charges before the EEOC and other administrative agencies
Employment Counseling
He also counsels on employment law, trains supervisors, advises on union avoidance, manages labor arbitrations and drafts employment agreements.
Commercial Litigation
David has experience in commercial litigation, including business torts, contract and real estate matters.
Related Legal Services
Related Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Indiana
Texas
Court Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Education
University of Illinois College of Law
J.D. summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, University of Illinois Law Review (1987)
University of Illinois
A.B. summa cum laude (1984)
Insights & Events
Latest
Events
Upcoming Events
Past Events
News
Other Perspectives
- Justice Department Remains Committed to Aggressive Antitrust Enforcement Against Employers and Their Employees Even in the Wake of Recent Trial Defeats
Republished in Employee Relations Law Journal, July 2022 - Employment Law Handbook: A Business Guide to Indiana and Federal Employment Laws
Contributing Editor, Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Firm Blog Contributions
- LaborSphere – a resource providing coverage and insights on breaking cases, recently enacted legislation and a broad range of labor issues
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Texas State Bar Association
- Seventh Circuit Bar Association
- American Bar Association — Labor and Employment Law Section; Litigation Section
Civic Activities
- Indianapolis Civic Theatre — Board of Trustees
- Make-A-Wish Foundation of Indiana, Inc. — Board Member, 1998-2004
- Central Indiana Regional Blood Center
Honors
- Chambers USA— Indiana, Labor & Employment, 2009-23
- Best Lawyers® — Eminent Domain & Condemnation Law, 2007-24; Employment Law-Management, 2011-24; Labor Law-Management, 2011-24 (Lawyer of the Year - Law Management, 2013)
- Indiana Super Lawyers — Employment Litigation Defense, 2004-23
- Indianapolis Bar Foundation — Distinguished Fellow, 2011
Awards Methodology
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.