David Kinder Elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates

Dykema is proud to announce that David Kinder was elected to the San Antonio chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges.

Founded in 1958, ABOTA and its members are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ABOTA membership consists of more than 7,300 lawyers—equally balanced between plaintiff and defense—and judges spread among 96 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Members must have at least five years of active experience as trial lawyers, have tried at least 10 civil jury trials to conclusion, and possess additional litigation experience. Members must also exhibit the virtues of civility, integrity, and professionalism by following our Code of Professionalism and Principles of Civility.

Kinder is a seasoned trial attorney with more than 38 years of experience representing individuals and companies involved in a diverse range of industries with complex and high stakes litigation matters. He has tried cases on a wide variety of legal issues for both plaintiffs and defendants. Kinder has trial experience in claims for and against insurance companies, commercial disputes, contract and business tort claims, antitrust claims, federal false advertising, unfair competition claims, product liability claims, claims involving intellectual property, personal injury claims, and lawsuits involving construction projects and construction defects. Kinder also serves as the Co-Chair of the firm's Pro Bono Committee.

Kinder received a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, and a B.A. and B.S. from the University of Texas at Austin.