David M. Mirazo

David Mirazo is a partner is the firm's Trial Department.  He represents clients in Texas and New Mexico in commercial, business, corporate, and real estate litigation, including fraud and fiduciary duty litigation, shareholder derivative suits, business torts litigation, consumer and deceptive trade practices litigation, and commercial collections, as well as domestic and international arbitrations.

Born in Mexico City, Mr. Mirazo has a unique insight into Mexican business culture and the intricacies of its legal system. He has the keen ability to assist both Mexican and U.S. clients in cross-border litigation matters in federal and state courts, resolving matters quickly and efficiently. He also provides strategy and counseling to Mexican nationals and companies on their business transactions in the United States.

Mr. Mirazo attended Austin High School, where he earned a scholarship to play football at the University of Texas at El Paso. He then continued to play football for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tarheels while attending law school.

Prominent Assignments

• Lead counsel in commercial arbitration before the American Arbitration Association for publicly traded global consumer products company through final award in favor of client.

• Lead counsel in international commercial arbitration for publicly traded global consumer products company before the International Chamber of Commerce through final award in favor of client.

• Lead counsel in numerous commercial lawsuits involving litigation in the United States and companion litigation in Mexico.

• Lead counsel in numerous transactions involving Mexican nationals with investments in the United States, as well as cross-border investments and entity structures to conduct business on both sides of the border.

• Lead counsel in jury trial for residential home builder in DTPA lawsuit by consumer, with jury verdict in favor of client.

• Lead counsel in jury trial for landlord in personal injury claim by tenant, with jury verdict in favor of client.

• Lead counsel in commercial arbitration for shareholders in funeral home business through final award favorable to clients, resulting in successful separation of shareholders from the business.
   

Professional & Civic Involvement

• El Paso Bar Association, Member
• El Paso Bar Foundation, Fellow, Board of Directors, Treasurer
• Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Member
• Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
• El Paso Greater Chamber of Commerce - Leadership El Paso, Class 35