David D. Wilson

Bet-the-Company Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)

Little Rock, Arkansas

35+ years experience

Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

501-370-1564

https://www.fridayfirm.com/en/attorney/wilson/

400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000, Little Rock, AR 72201-3493

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Bio

David D. Wilson is a partner in the firm’s litigation section, with 28 years of experience as a trial lawyer. He has tried over 70 state and federal trials in the Arkansas courts in areas of business/commercial litigation and personal injury matters including business torts, contract disputes, trademarks, trade secrets and product liability. David has tried numerous multi-million dollar cases involving retailer/vendor contract disputes. He represented retailer Dillard’s, Inc. in a jury trial in a lawsuit over a software licensing agreement between software company i2, Inc. and Dillard’s, involving claims of fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract. A Texas jury in state district court of Dallas County ruled in favor of Dillard’s and awarded Dillard’s $88 million in actual damages and $150 million in punitive damages.David is honored to be a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of commercial litigation and personal injury litigation defense. Chambers USA ranks him as a "Leader in the Field" in the area of commercial litigation. He is recognized by Mid-South Super Lawyers and named one of the "Top 50 Arkansas Super Lawyers" in the area of business, trust and estate litigation. David has been listed for several years in the Arkansas Times and AY magazine among the “Best Lawyers in Arkansas.”David is also a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), the Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel (AADC) and the National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA).

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Little Rock (2025)
Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, J.D., graduated 1990
Ouachita Baptist University, BA, graduated 1987

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Reviews

Charles Gutierrez

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional who delivers results

When our company faced a high-stakes commercial dispute that threatened our operations, we turned to David Wilson. His 35 years of experience, particularly his recognition in Bet-the-Company and Commercial Litigation, gave us immediate confidence. David's deep knowledge of Arkansas state and federal courts was evident from our first strategy session. He guided us through the complexities with a steady hand, explaining every step clearly without oversimplifying. His trial-tested approach, honed over 70 trials, led to a resolution that exceeded our expectations. David combines the strategic mind of a top-tier litigator with the practical wisdom of a seasoned counselor. We are profoundly grateful for his exceptional service and the positive outcome he secured.