Fate Business Lawyers

Trial lawyer practicing in business and commercial litigation with a comprehensive background representing clients in a diverse range of practice areas and industries, including banking and finance, contracts, business torts, real estate, IP, bankruptcy, M&A, securities, construction, employment, tax-exempt organizations, antitrust and corporate governance.

Prior to becoming an attorney, David had an accomplished 20-year career as a Navy SEAL. He deployed numerous times to various countries around the world, including Afghanistan and Iraq. David was selected and served as an instructor at the Navy’s Basic Underwater Demolition School (BUD/S). He earned multiple awards including three Bronze Stars with Combat V, a Navy Commendation medal and two Navy Achievement medals.

After leaving the Navy, David wanted to continue to challenge himself, so he chose a career in law. In 2016, David graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law and has been admitted...

Professional Expertise: Since August of 2007, Jeffrey’s primary area of practice has been in real estate litigation, primarily in residential landlord-tenant disputes. Jeffrey has extensive experience with real estate litigation claims involving common law and statutory fraud, fraud by non-disclosure, negligent misrepresentation, and alleged violations of the Texas Consumer Protection – Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). In addition, Jeffrey has handled numerous business and consumer litigation matters as well as debt collection actions, including writs of execution and garnishment. Jeffrey has handled more than 1,500 cases ranging from municipal court to the Supreme Court of Texas In the...

David Cook has helped clients on a broad range of issues ranging from Immigration Law to Bankruptcy to Business Law. He has drafted contracts for businesses, helped consumers file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, helped U.S. Citizens apply for their spouse's Green Card, and much more.

I represent financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, middle market enterprises, business executives, and defrauded investors, in disputes involving allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud, and claims arising under the Texas Uniform Commercial Code.

My depth of experience–which includes first chair involvement in prosecuting and defending complex class action and multidistrict litigation–centers in three primary areas: financial services litigation, commercial disputes, and oil and gas litigation. This experience includes:

Financial Services

Representation of banks, and bank holding companies, in litigation involving:

- Alleged abusive overdraft practices,
- Alleged systemic mortgage serving abuses,
- Alleged systemic violations of consumer...