David R. Woodward

As the Managing Member of Cobb Martinez Woodward PLLC, David Woodward brings more than 20 years of experience handling sophisticated litigation and representing companies and their professionals in Texas courts. Mr. Woodward's practice has been devoted primarily to commercial litigation and professional malpractice in which he has prosecuted and defended claims for energy companies, franchisees and staffing entities, investment advisors, and construction professionals among others. He often counsels clients on risk avoidance issues and is called upon regularly to provide in-house continuing education seminars.

Representative Matters

Obtained defense verdict in a trial involving issues of insurance agent malpractice, deceptive trade practices and fraud in which the plaintiffs sought over $100,000 in damages, claiming the insurance agent had misrepresented the commencement of coverage date and the terms and conditions of the policy.

Successfully obtained a no liability finding against allegations of violations of state and federal securities laws in the defense of a securities broker and financial planner in Oklahoma City.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of an intellectual property attorney alleged to have failed to secure a trademark. The company had claimed over $10 million in lost profits and damages to its business.