David Brackett of Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore LLP is an experienced trial lawyer. He works on complex, high‑stakes cases, including class actions and multi‑district litigation. His experience includes handling matters involving contract disputes, corporate governance issues, business torts, securities laws, false claims, intellectual property, trade secrets, and racketeering.
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For nearly 30 years, David Brackett has skillfully resolved disputes for his clients through trial and appellate advocacy. He represents individuals and business organizations in courts nationwide, and his extensive experience as counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants gives him valuable insight and perspective in handling his cases.

David’s practice focuses on complex, high-stakes litigation, including class actions and multi-district litigation. David has handled cases involving contract disputes, corporate governance, business torts, securities law, false claims, intellectual property, trade secrets, and racketeering.

David frequently advises fellow lawyers and their law firms when they encounter complex problems in their cases.

In addition to his legal practice, David has served as an adjunct professor at Georgia State University's College of Law and Emory University School of Law, teaching courses on commercial arbitration and pretrial procedure.

Outside the office, David actively engages with his community. He served as board chair of Intown Collaborative Ministries (now Intown Cares), a nonprofit combating homelessness and hunger in Atlanta. He also serves as a board member for Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, a nonprofit increasing justice through law and policy reform and community engagement.

Memberships
  • Atlanta Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member
  • Lawyers Club of Atlanta, Member
  • State Bar of Georgia, Election Committee, Member
  • State Bar of Georgia, Evidence Committee, Member
Education
  • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1996, Cum Laude
    • Articles Editor, Law and Policy in International Business
    • Law Fellow (Teaching Assistant for the First Year Legal Writing Program)
  • Duke University, B.A., 1993

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Key clients

  • Former NCR Executives Plan Administrator under the Creditor Trust Agreement

Work highlights

Represented a plan administrator in a breach‑of‑fiduciary‑duty case and secured settlements with the directors for the full insurance policy limits, as well as a settlement with a capital markets advisor.