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Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Law.

DAVID joined the law firm of William K. Altman and Associates in 1989. Prior to going to work for the law firm, David had spent time as a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s Office in Wichita County and worked with a law firm in Fort Worth, Texas, before opting to come back home to the Wichita Falls area. After working as an Associate for the firm, David was named partner in the law firm in 1993 and the firm’s name was changed to Altman & Nix. During his time with Altman & Nix, David has served two different terms as a Board of Director in the Wichita County Bar Association. His fellow lawyers elected David as Secretary/Treasurer in 2002 - 2003 and then elected him as President of the Bar Association in 2003 - 2004. The local 13th District elected David to be it’s representative on the state-wide Texas Young Lawyers Association and he served as its Director in 1990. David was also appointed by the State Bar of Texas to the Professional Enhancement Program. This Program is a part of the Grievance Process and was designed to allow fellow lawyers to assist lawyers who were having trouble with the practice of law. David served a three year stint, from 2002 to 2005, assisting lawyers who were referred to the Professional Enhancement Program Panel for assistance. David has also served as an Associate Director of the state-wide Texas Trial Lawyers Association from 1996 - 2000 and as a director from 2000 until 2006. In 1997 David was recognized by the Board of Legal Specialization as being Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. Less than 3% of all Texas attorneys are Board Certified in his area. In order to become Board Certified an attorney must have met rigorous standards and have received extensive knowledge and experience in order to achieve this recognition. In July of 2001, David was further honored by the National Board of Trial Advocacy who awarded him with the Certificate of Special Competence in the Field of Civil Trial Advocacy. David is admitted to practice in all state courts in Texas and in Oklahoma and is also admitted to practice before numerous U.S. District Federal Courts in both states.

EDUCATION: Texas Christian University (B.B.A., 1982); Baylor University (J.D., 1985).

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, 1985; Admitted to the State Bar of Oklahoma, 1991; Wichita County Bar, 1989 - ; American Bar Association, 1989 -; Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1989 - ; Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association, 1992 - ; Association of Trial Lawyers of American, 1987 - .

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: David has continued to remain heavily involved in community activities. He served on his local School Board from 1991 to 1997, serving as the President of that School Board for a two year stint. David has also been actively involved in his church, serving on the Parish Council of St. Jude Catholic Church as well as serving as a regular lector and commentator and chairing several committees. David has also been involved as an officer with the Wichita Falls Summer Basketball League Program and has served as a coach since the early ‘80's for various teams within this program. David has also served as a Director for Union Square Federal Credit Union since 2003.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: David is married to his wife, Bery, and they have two children, Lyndsey and Kaila. David has always had a passion for all sports and attended Texas Christian University on a track scholarship, where he lettered for four years. During this period, David participated in several nationally recognized relay teams and still holds several school records at TCU.