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David J. Teklits

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. · Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP

United StatesCorporate Litigation, Shareholder Litigation

About

Partner at Morris Nichols focusing on corporate and alternative entity litigation before the Delaware Court of Chancery, with particular emphasis on shareholder class and derivative actions, appraisal cases, and shareholder activism. Also advises boards and special committees on Delaware corporate law matters.

Practice areas

Corporate LitigationShareholder LitigationAlternative Entity LitigationAppraisal LitigationCorporate Governance

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Expertise

Shareholder LitigationAppraisal CasesShareholder ActivismCorporate GovernanceMergers and Acquisitions

Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., magna cum laude, 1993
  • Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, B.S. in Economics, magna cum laude, 1990