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David J. Teklits

David J. Teklits

Work Department

Corporate & Commercial Litigation

Position

A partner at Morris Nichols, David’s practice focuses on corporate and alternative entity litigation before the Delaware Court of Chancery with a particular emphasis on shareholder class and derivative actions, appraisal cases, and shareholder activism lawsuits.

In addition, David advises boards of directors and special committees of directors on all aspects of Delaware corporate law, including related party transactions with controlling shareholders and directors, mergers and acquisitions, proxy and consent solicitations, and shareholder derivative demands. As lead or co-lead counsel, he has successfully argued and tried cases concerning fiduciary duties, corporate governance, and breach of contract issues.

For more, visit his bio at https://www.morrisnichols.com/lawyers-david-j-teklits.

Memberships

American Bar Association (Business Law and Litigation Sections)

Delaware State Bar Association

Education

Georgetown University Law Center, JD, magna cum laude, 1993

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, BS, economics, magna cum laude, 1990

Mentions

Dispute resolution • United States

M&A litigation: defense