About Figari & Davenport

Figari + Davenport (en-US) is one of the original and premier commercial litigation boutiques in Dallas, Texas since

1986
Best Law Firm 2020

Founded in 1986 by a group of trial lawyers, the firm remains dedicated to providing superior service and obtaining the best possible results for our clients. These core values remain constant as our firm continues to evolve with new practice areas, a wide spectrum of complex and cutting edge cases, and a strong roster of experienced trial lawyers.

A Focus on  Excellence

Our attorneys have handled complex civil litigation in Texas and across the United States. Our litigation practice includes general business litigation, insurance litigation, securities litigation and arbitration, labor and employment, real estate litigation, municipal litigation, and class actions. We know that winning a lawsuit in any of these areas requires strategy, experience, drive, and the willingness to go beyond expectations. Using small teams of lawyers, we embrace this challenge. By being fully prepared at each stage of a case, we believe we can stay a step ahead of the other side and achieve superior results for our clients, whether through trial, summary disposition, or settlement.

Our peers and a variety of independent organizations throughout the state and country have recognized the excellence of our attorneys. Over the years, Figari + Davenport lawyers repeatedly have been named in the Best Lawyers in America for business litigation, insurance litigation, and labor and employment litigation, and identified as Texas Super Lawyers and among the Best Lawyers in Dallas.

A Focus on  Results

Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, smaller regional and entrepreneurial companies, as well as individuals. We represent clients in many industries, including banks and other financial institutions, technology companies, major insurance companies, municipalities, manufacturing concerns, automakers, real estate companies, aerospace and defense companies, and many others. We know that our clients want results. Our ability to work with them to achieve their objectives is a major contributing factor to our firm’s ongoing success and one of the primary reasons that we enjoy many longstanding client relationships. We are proud of the many cases we have tried and won for clients before juries, judges, and arbitration panels, and equally proud of our ability to find creative solutions both inside and outside the courtroom.

At Figari + Davenport, we emphasize trial and tactical skills, superlative client service, excellence, and achievement.

Client Service

We focus on bringing value to every client engagement. We take the time to understand our clients’ goals in a particular matter and work to develop the best strategy available to meet those objectives — and exceed expectations.

We often become “experts” in each client's business or industry, delving into the facts that can lead to the identification of a crucial issue for discovery or a winning argument in court. By understanding each client’s business or industry, we optimize our effectiveness, promote efficiencies in current and future litigation, and forge an even stronger connection to our clients. Our goal is to step into our clients’ shoes and see things from their perspective, as well as our own. This approach helps us assist them not only with the legal matter at hand, but also with broader business or industry issues of importance to them.

We view our clients as part and parcel of the litigation team and collaborate with them as we move forward together. As part of this dynamic, we remain as accessible as possible and focus on providing a high degree of responsiveness. In working with in-house counsel and corporate executives, we remain vigilant about budgets and are sensitive to costs, supplying options and meaningful alternatives when appropriate.

Whether we are representing a Fortune 500 company, a small business, or an individual, we remain committed to providing exceptional service.

Representative Clients

Automotive

  • Alamo Autosports
  • KYB America, LLC

Aviation

  • Dallas Airmotive, Inc.
  • Global Aerospace
  • Signature Aviation
  • StandardAero
  • World Fuel Services

Banking & Finance

  • Ace Cash Express
  • Allegiance Capital Corporation
  • Discover Financial Services
  • NYLIFE Securities LLC
  • Old Mutual Financial Network
  • Securian Financial Group, Inc.
  • UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Consumer Products & Services

  • Arias & Arias Consultores (International)
  • Armstrong McCall, LP
  • Kforce, Inc.
  • LAZ Parking
  • Sally Beauty Supply LLC

Employment

  • Lockton Companies
  • Sally Beauty Supply LLC

Energy & Utilities

  • Atmos Energy Corporation
  • KEW Drilling
  • Koch Industries, Inc.
  • World Fuel Services

Healthcare

  • American Heart Association
  • Kinetic Concepts

Insurance

  • Allstate Insurance Company
  • American Heritage Life Insurance Company
  • Ameritas Life Insurance Company
  • Bright Health Group
  • Clariant Corporation
  • Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company
  • Columbian Financial Group
  • Community Health Choice
  • Conseco
  • Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company
  • First American Title Insurance Company
  • Genworth Financial
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Health Care Service Corporation
  • HealthMarkets
  • John Hancock Life Insurance Company
  • Kemper
  • Lincoln Financial Group
  • Lincoln Financial Group
  • Lloyd's of London Syndicates
  • MassMutual Financial Group
  • MetLife (Metropolitan Life Insurance Company)
  • Monarch Life Insurance Company
  • National Life Group
  • New York Life Insurance Company
  • Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
  • Primerica Life Insurance Company
  • Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company
  • Reunion Title Co.
  • Savings Bank Mutual Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts
  • Standard Insurance Company
  • Stewart Title Guaranty Company
  • Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
  • The Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company
  • The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
  • The Paul Revere Life Insurance Company
  • Trustmark Insurance Company
  • United HealthCare Group
  • Unum Group
  • Unum Life Insurance Company of America

Manufacturing

  • Granutech-Saturn Systems
  • Koch Industries, Inc.
  • KYB America, LLC
  • The Procter & Gamble Company

Municipal

  • City of Carrollton
  • City of Heath
  • City of Mesquite
  • City of Plano
  • City of Richardson
  • City of Rockwall

Real Estate

  • Bright Realty
  • Cardinal Capital Partners
  • Castle Hills Property Company
  • ECOM Real Estate Management, Inc.
  • Greenway Investment Company
  • Red Mortgage Capital, Inc.
  • Silverleaf Resorts, Inc.
  • Tuesday Morning Corporation

Retail

  • Ace Cash Express
  • Burlington Coat Factory
  • G6 Hospitality LLC
  • Motel 6 Operating, L.P.
  • Sally Beauty Supply LLC
  • Seafood Supply Company

Securities

  • Allegiance Capital Corporation
  • Commonwealth Financial Network
  • NYLIFE Securities LLC
  • Securian Financial Group, Inc.
  • The Principal Financial Group
  • UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Software and E-commerce

Telecommunication

  • NEC

Firm Fact Sheet

Figari + Davenport (en-US)

    Firm Facts

  • Figari + Davenport is a law firm engaged in all aspects of commercial litigation. We are headquartered in Dallas and serve clients nationally.
  • Founded 38 Years ago in 1986
  • 14 Attorneys

Honors

Figari + Davenport attorneys have an extraordinary record of receiving honors that is particularly significant in light of the firm’s size. Our firm has been ranked one of the “Best Law Firms” by US News and World Report and Best Lawyers. Historically, more than 50% of our partners have been named as “Texas Super Lawyers”; 40% of our partners have been named as being among the “best” commercial litigators in America; and one third of our associates have been honored as “Texas Rising Stars” among Texas attorneys.

View Our Honors

The depth of our talent is reflected in the numerous accolades and acknowledgements that we have received from the legal and business communities, as well as our peers. We believe that these honors are a testament to the creative problem-solving and passion for outstanding results that our attorneys bring to each representation and upon which our clients can rely. These honors include:

  • Best-Law-Firms-Standard-Badge.png Figari + Davenport, L.L.P. ranked one of the “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers©, 2010 - 2024
  • 7 attorneys named as “Texas Super Lawyers”
  • 3 partners named as “Best Lawyers in America” in 5 different areas
  • 3 attorneys named as “Texas Rising Stars”
  • 2 attorneys named as “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®”
  • 1 partner named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers®
  • 1 attorney named as "Best Lawyers in Dallas" by D Magazine®
  • 1 attorney named in "America's Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators"
  • 1 Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
  • 1 Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Click on individual Attorney Profiles to view complete list of individual honors.

For a complete list of honors, view the profiles of our Attorneys.

Recruiting

Commitment to Diversity

Figari + Davenport is an equal opportunity employer. We employ, retain, promote, terminate and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit. This policy is applied without regard to any person’s sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or disability.

Figari + Davenport strives for excellence in the practice of law. In addition to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards, we believe our clients and employees benefit from the diverse abilities and backgrounds of our attorneys and staff. Our attorneys attended many different law schools and universities and bring diverse backgrounds and philosophies to the firm. We are committed to hiring and developing attorneys, legal assistants, and staff from all backgrounds to enhance our diversity.

Figari + Davenport is committed to racial equality. We have established a Diversity and Implementation Committee to help identify and expand opportunities to diversify. This committee evaluates and identifies opportunities and implements plans toward greater diversity. For instance, recognizing that law schools need to attract a diverse group of students to ensure diversity in the legal profession, our firm has begun to work with local organizations to educate students about the pursuit of a career in law. Our attorneys and staff also contribute to scholarship funds for summer leadership programs for these students. If your local student organization would like our attorneys to share their experiences with you, please contact Amanda Sotak.

Litigation Expertise

Figari + Davenport attorneys have taken hundreds of cases to trial and have handled many more that have settled on the eve of trial, after opening statement, or following a dispositive motion.

Our Office

901 Main St, Suite 3400
Dallas, TX 75202

Phone (214) 939-2000
Fax (214) 939-2090

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