top of page

 

David W. Nance

Strategic legal counsel for complex disputes, trial and appellate litigation, business transactions, and risk and governance matters.

 

David W. Nance is a multilingual attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing businesses, property owners, and entrepreneurs in complex litigation, significant transactions, and ongoing outside general counsel matters. His practice includes commercial disputes, corporate governance, real estate and construction matters, technology and SaaS agreements, healthcare-related issues, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex commercial contracts. He has extensive experience in administrative proceedings, civil bench and jury trials, and appellate matters, and he advises clients with practical judgment shaped by both courtroom advocacy and transactional work. Fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and conversational in French and Polish, he represents clients across the United States and internationally.​

Admissions

Mr. Nance is licensed in Florida, Louisiana, New York, and Texas admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and multiple federal district courts.

Representative Matters

Representative matters include commercial litigation in state and federal courts involving contracts, business torts, governance disputes, fraud-related claims, real estate and construction matters, and intellectual property conflicts. He also serves as outside general counsel to companies requiring practical advice on transactions, risk, compliance, and operational legal issues. His experience includes administrative proceedings, civil bench and jury trials, appeals, and multilingual cross-border matters.

Address

3912 Constance Street

New Orleans, LA 70115

Cell Phone

504-450-3938

Email

Prospective clients and referring attorneys may call or text to inquire about representation and conflict availability.

Practice Areas

  • Business Transactions and Governance

  • Complex Litigation

  • Real Estate and Property Matters

  • Contracts and Risk Management

  • Technology and Internet Law

  • Condominium and Homeowner Association Matters

  • Cemetery, Burial, and Regulatory Matters

  • Defamation and Reputation Matters

  • Intellectual Property and Licensing

Riverboat.png

Business Transactions & Governance

Counsel for companies at every stage of growth.

DWN advises entrepreneurs, established companies, and investors on entity formation, governance, compliance, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and risk management. The firm also drafts and negotiates complex commercial agreements and provides outside general counsel services to help clients operate efficiently and reduce exposure to disputes.

Complex Litigation

Strategic representation in sophisticated business disputes.

DWN represents businesses and individuals in sophisticated civil and commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Matters include contract and partnership disputes, construction and real estate litigation, corporate governance claims, intellectual property conflicts, and claims involving fraud or unfair trade practices. Extensive first-chair experience supports effective motion practice, negotiation, mediation, and trial when necessary.

Courtroom
Handshake Agreement Table

Real Estate & Property Matters

Protecting property rights and resolving real estate disputes.

DWN advises clients on real estate transactions and property-related disputes, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, land use and development issues, title and ownership matters, easements and servitudes, condominium and HOA governance, and related litigation. The practice is informed by Louisiana’s civil-law property regime and the practical needs of owners, investors, and businesses.

Fees and Payments

All advances for costs and services are held in a client trust account with

JP Morgan Chase & Co. in accordance with applicable professional rules.​

Checks payable to:
David W. Nance Law Firm LLC
3912 Constance Street
New Orleans, LA 70115

Zelle: david@dwnlaw.com (no fees)


Apple Cash: 504-450-3938 (no fees)


Venmo: @DWNLAW (fees apply)


PayPal: paypal.me/dwnlf (fees apply)

Cash App: $ DWNLF (fees apply)

Please note that applicable convenience fees are deducted from funds received.

DISCLAIMER

This site has been prepared by DAVID W. NANCE LAW FIRM LLC for informational purposes only.

It does not contain legal advice nor does it create a lawyer-client relationship.

You should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel.

DO NOT SEND ANY UNSOLICITED INFORMATION

No attorney-client relationship will exist until we have confirmed that we have no conflicts of interest and 

you have returned a signed engagement agreement with full payment for anticipated services and costs.

 

 

 

 

© 2026 by DAVID W. NANCE LAW FIRM LLC. Powered and secured by Wix 

 

bottom of page