Practice

Founding

In 2005, David Pawlak established an independent international law practice and consultancy, David A. Pawlak LLC (“DAP LLC”), following several years of experience with prestigious private- and public-sector law offices in the USA. The practice provides cost-effective representation and advisory services in international arbitration, with a focus on investment treaty matters.

During the nineteen years since its founding, DAP LLC has established a record of success in providing full-service representation to corporate and State clients in their international arbitration matters. DAP LLC also has an established record of success in collaborating with and advising legal teams, including outside counsel and government officials.

 

Arbitration

In addition to serving as arbitrator, David Pawlak leads arbitration representations by

  • providing strategic advice

  • advising on arbitrator selection and challenges

  • developing lines of argument

  • summarizing relevant legal materials

  • drafting – in whole or in part – tribunal submissions and correspondence for signature

  • carrying out effective fact and expert witness presentations

  • conducting witness examinations, and

  • presenting oral argument at tribunal hearings.

Understanding clients’ budgetary issues, DAP LLC maintains a lean and efficient operation. The independence of the practice allows for flexible retention arrangements. 

Mr. Pawlak also accepts appointments to serve as arbitrator in treaty-based investor-State disputes and international commercial arbitration matters.