David A. Vanderhider

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Bottom lines and reputations, livelihoods and long-term objectives all hang in the balance when a dispute threatens to delay or derail a large construction project.

A seasoned and successful litigator, David Vanderhider understands the stakes when clients turn to him to protect their interests and resolve costly and disruptive conflicts. With creativity and focus, David finds solutions where others can't and provides clear, consistent counsel that clients can rely on with confidence.

David's construction and commercial litigation practice encompasses all manner of complex claims, including those involving energy and real estate projects and business disputes.

David also has extensive experience drafting and negotiating various contracts, lien notices, lien affidavits, lien releases, performance bond claims, and payment bond claims for owners, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers in public and private construction projects.

In every matter, he brings to the table a formidable combination of technical, legal, and business acumen that allows him to craft strategies that align with and facilitate his clients' goals.

When clients reach out to him, David addresses their concerns quickly yet thoroughly. When they seek to understand their risks and options, he empowers them with the information they need to make informed decisions.

When they need a road map that leads to a cost-effective and favorable outcome, David charts a course that focuses on issues that matter while steering clear of irrelevant and counterproductive distractions, often leading to quick resolutions.

And when they need to take cases through trial and appeal, they know that David has a successful track record which bodes well for them.

Equally adept at forceful courtroom advocacy and effective negotiation, David has earned the trust of countless construction clients who value his candor and clarity. In turn, he values the long-term, enduring client relationships that form the bedrock of his practice.

I know how hard my clients work and how much they invest in their projects. Protecting those efforts and helping their plans come to fruition is immensely rewarding.
      • St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2009
      • Baylor University, B.A., Honors Program, 2006
  • Bar Admissions

    • Texas, 2009
  • Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas 
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation – Construction; Commercial Litigation, 2023 and 2024

    • Recognized by San Antonio Magazine in "San Antonio's Top Attorneys" for Construction, 2019-2023

    • Recognized in Texas Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star for Business Litigation; Construction Litigation, 2018-2023

    • Selected for Leadership San Antonio Class 46, 2021

    • Recognized as a Top 10 Graduate of the last decade by the St. Mary's Young Alumni Council, 2018
    • Recognized by S.A. Scene in "San Antonio’s Best Lawyers" for Business Litigation
    • S.A. Scene, "San Antonio's Rising Stars"
    • John M. Harlan Society
    • Phi Delta Phi, 2007
    • Phi Alpha Theta, 2006
    • State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section

    • San Antonio Bar Association

    • William S. Sessions American Inn of Court

    • Former Member, Dykema Associates' Committee
    • Any Baby Can, Board of Directors

    • San Marcos Academy, Trustee

    • Baylor Line Foundation (formerly Baylor Alumni Association), Former Board of Directors

    • St. Mary's Law Journal, Editorial Board, 2008 – 2009

    • San Antonio North Chamber Leadership Lab

Latest News and Insights

One Minute Matters Video Series8.30.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Will the Demise of Chevron Deference Shape the Future of Energy Regulations? (with David Vanderhider)

The demise of Chevron deference ushers in a period of regulatory uncertainty for the energy sector,…

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Press Releases8.15.24

216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice…

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Webinars11.14.23

Legal Rights in Construction Disputes: Contractor Ceases Work, Owner Halts Payment

This webinar will explore the dynamics that transpire when construction projects come to a halt and…

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