David E. Bengtson

Partner

DIRECT CONTACT
316.268.7943
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WICHITA OFFICE
1625 N. Waterfront Parkway, Suite 300
Wichita, KS 67206-6620

David has extensive experience representing individuals and businesses in complex business and commercial litigation and oil and gas transactions. He currently serves as Kansas counsel for several major oil and gas companies. He has also served as national product liability counsel to two manufacturing clients, managing personal injury claims and litigation across the country.

Representative Experience

Represented numerous oil and gas producers and energy companies in all phases of their business, including:
- litigation
- state and federal regulatory matters
- exploration and development agreements
- purchase and sale agreements
- business consulting
Regularly practices before the Kansas Corporation Commission
Extensive experience in a broad range of product liability matters. He has served as national counsel for two manufacturers of consumer products. In that role, he managed claims and was directly responsible for litigation across the country. Those cases primarily involved personal injuries and property damage resulting from natural gas and propane explosions and fires.
Has experience in the area of general commercial and business litigation for a broad range of business clients. He has defended clients in significant business litigation, including class actions, environmental issues and securities litigation.

Education

University of Kansas, J.D., 1984

University of Kansas, B.S., Business, with honors, 1981

Bar Admissions

Kansas, 1984
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District Court, District of Kansas
United States District Court, District of Arizona

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association
Kansas Bar Association
- Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section, President (2011-2012)
Defense Research Institute

Practices