Victor D. Vital

Victor D. Vital

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)
Dallas, Texas
30+ years experience
Haynes and Boone LLP
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Contact Information

2801 North Harwood Street, Suite 2300, Dallas, TX 75201
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Bio

Victor’s experience ranges from patent litigation, unfair competition, contract disputes, fraud and tortious interference cases, to trade secret and non-compete litigation, real estate disputes, products liability and consumer fraud matters. He has resolved claims involving high net worth family and probate litigation, fiduciary litigation, qui tam cases and partnership and other business-entity litigation. In addition, he has defended clients accused of white collar crimes, such as wire fraud and mail fraud, securities fraud, Ponzi cases, money laundering, public corruption and healthcare fraud.Victor is often brought onboard on the eve of trial – in the final months or weeks leading up to trial – because of his deep trial experience. Moreover, Victor is a prolific author and invited lecturer/educator on trial issues. He also teaches trial practice techniques and provides commentary on major trials and cases in the media.Victor previously served as a partner in national and international law firms and has prosecuted cases in a prominent district attorney’s office.Notably, Victor was inducted into the Texas Lawyer Verdicts Hall of Fame for securing a No. 1 verdict -- the largest employment verdict in Texas in 2012 – for a corporate plaintiff in a complicated noncompete/trade secrets matter. In 2016, Victor secured the largest (No. 1) verdict in the fraud category in the Texas Lawyer Top Texas Verdicts & Settlements of 2016, with a jury verdict of nearly $34 million (including $16 million in punitive damages) in a partnership dispute involving claims of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. This top 2016 jury verdict also made the National Law Journal Top 100 list. Victor’s experience ranges from patent litigation, unfair competition, contract disputes, fraud and tortious interference cases, to trade secret and non-compete litigation, real estate disputes, products liability and consumer fraud matters. He has resolved claims involving high net worth family and probate litigation, fiduciary litigation, qui tam cases and partnership and other business-entity litigation. In addition, he has defended clients accused of white collar crimes, such as wire fraud and mail fraud, securities fraud, Ponzi cases, money laundering, public corruption and healthcare fraud. Victor is often brought onboard on the eve of trial – in the final months or weeks leading up to trial – because of his deep trial experience. Moreover, Victor is a prolific author and invited lecturer/educator on trial issues. He also teaches trial practice techniques and provides commentary on major trials and cases in the media.Victor previously served as a partner in national and international law firms and has prosecuted cases in a prominent district attorney’s office. Notably, Victor was inducted into the Texas Lawyer Verdicts Hall of Fame for securing a No. 1 verdict -- the largest employment verdict in Texas in 2012 – for a corporate plaintiff in a complicated noncompete/trade secrets matter. In 2016, Victor secured the largest (No.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Practice Area: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Practice Area: Employment Law - Management
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Real Estate
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Securities
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

Education

  • Texas Southern University, J.D., graduated 1995
  • Oakwood University, B.S.W., graduated 1992

Reviews

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Karen Davis

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional who delivers results

When our company faced a complex dispute involving allegations of trade secret misappropriation and a departing employee, we turned to Victor Vital. His three decades of experience were immediately apparent. He masterfully navigated the intersection of employment law and commercial litigation, crafting a strategy that was both aggressive and pragmatic. Victor’s deep knowledge, honed through years handling unfair competition and contract disputes, gave us immense confidence. He was not just a legal strategist but a steady counselor, explaining every nuance without jargon. The matter was resolved favorably and efficiently, avoiding protracted litigation. His recognition in commercial litigation and employment law is well-deserved. For any business navigating high-stakes legal challenges in Dallas, Victor D. Vital at Haynes and Boone is the definitive choice.

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