David Comeaux practices in the areas of employment law and litigation. He represents management in all legal matters related to the employment relationship and has represented clients in numerous cases involving wage and hour (including collective actions); sex, race, age, religion and disability discrimination claims; and tort and retaliation matters.

He also litigates matters involving restrictive employment covenants, including non-compete, non-solicitation, non-disclosure and similar post-employment obligations.  He advises clients in implementing and revising programs as well as review of existing contractual arrangements. 

Before law school, Mr. Comeaux worked in various management and professional capacities in the hotel industry, and earned his undergraduate degree from The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University.  He remains involved in the industry and is an active member of the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys (www.ahiattorneys.org) and the Hospitality Industry Bar Association.  He speaks regularly on employment law issues at local and national industry events.  In addition to his employment practice, Mr. Comeaux has represented clients in the defense of personal injury matters and in commercial cases, mainly representing clients in the hotel and restaurant industries.

David practiced in Ogletree Deakins’ office in St. Thomas before returning to Houston in 2005.  Before entering private practice, David served as a law clerk to Hon. John D. Rainey, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.