Charles Mee | Allen Criminal Defense Lawyer

David Mee litigates securities, commercial, personal injury, and international law claims. He has represented clients in both state and federal trial and appellate courts. He has appeared before the New York Stock Exchange, National Association of Securities Dealers, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority arbitration panels, as well as in administrative proceedings and international forums.

Mr. Mee has experience representing clients in cross-border lawsuits, including international depositions and related discovery. He has mediated or settled more than 500 disputes to date. He currently serves as an arbitrator in the Houston Bar Association's Fee Dispute program.

Mr. Mee is active in the community. He frequently speaks to community groups and schools about legal matters, and is involved with youth sports and charitable organizations.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Owner	The Law Office of C. David Mee	Allen, TX	Present
FELONY PROSECUTOR AND BORDER PROSECUTION UNIT	63rd AND 83rd JUDICIAL DISTRICTS, KINNEY, TERRELL AND VAL VERDE COUNTY		2016 to 2017
Attorney	THE NIELSEN LAW FIRM		2015 to 2016
Attorney	AJAMIE LLP		2006 to 2013

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
University of Houston Law Center	J.D.	Law School	1998
Austin College	Bachelors	Business & History	1989

State / Court	Date
Texas	1998

• American Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present
  University of Houston Alumni Association | Life Member | 2010 - Present
  Austin College "L" Association | Board Member | 2010 - Present
  American Bar Association, Litigation Section | Committee Member-Securities Litigation | 2010 - Present
  Austin College Greek Alumni Advisor Board | Member | 2010 - Present

• AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011
  Distinguished Chi Delta Eta Alumni | Austin College | 2010
  Winner, Newhouse Mediation Competition | University of Houston Law Center | 1997
  Winner-Negotiation Competition | University of Houston Law Center | 1997
  Runner up Hibbert Mock Trial Competition | University of Houston Law Center | 1997

• Representative Matters
  

  Negotiated favorable settlements in multiple Texas Deceptive Trade Practices- Consumer Protection Act claims against automobile dealerships and repair facilities.

  Represented a borrower in a case of first impression under Article 16 of the Texas Constitution allowing for homeowners’ equity loans. After proving that the lender issued the loan in violation of the statute, successfully negotiated full extinguishment of the client’s debt and obtained additional monetary compensation from the lender.

  Successfully prosecuted a breach of contract lawsuit on behalf of a Mexican construction company defrauded by a Harris County supplier.

  Represented and resolved a case of clear liability on terms that allowed the client, a North Texas Construction company to avoid bankruptcy and continue operations.

  Defended more than 250 personal injury cases in 30 Texas counties. Obtained full dismissals of multiple lawsuits due to improper direct action pleadings. In other cases, negotiated settlements within policy limits, many with no payment and none in excess of policy limits.

  Negotiated the settlement of an insured’s wrong-way collision for less than policy limits in a case with significant exposure.

  Negotiated a confidential settlement with a day care center for an employee’s physical assault of a toddler.

  Won a jury verdict establishing liability for a business owner’s assault of a handcuffed burglary suspect.

  Represented claimants in over 300 asbestos matters, many leading to settlements in excess of $100,000.

  Won an arbitration award for a disabled investor who was the victim of a broker’s unsuitable recommendations, despite the fact that the investor made an overall profit in his account.

  Represented over 50 individuals throughout arbitration process including claim, filings, discovery, settlement or hearing.

  Won full Social Security disability benefits, including three years of retroactive benefits for an honorably-discharged veteran.

• Using Social Media for Due Diligence in Securities Arbitrations, “Public Investors Arbitration Bar
  Association (PIABA) Annual Meeting, 2011
  “Principles of Damages, “Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA), 2010
  Author, “Minimizing Liability in Fleet Operations”, Fleet Financials, 2010

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
	8:30 am - 5:00 pm	8:30 am - 5:00 pm	8:30 am - 5:00 pm	8:30 am - 5:00 pm	8:30 am - 5:00 pm

 After Hours & Weekend Appointments Available Upon Request

• LinkedIn
• Avvo | Charles David Mee