Texas Lawyer: What criteria do you consider most important when selecting outside counsel?
David R. DeVeau: Subject matter expertise, familiarity with the particular jurisdiction (especially in litigation matters), performance in past KM engagements, general demeanor and approach of the counsel (i.e. respectfully aggressive/professional versus “pit bull/slippery” approach), anticipated cost of engagement and history of delivering results on budget.
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