David Jetter represents clients on energy project development and transactions, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), gas-to-power, small-scale LNG, gas pipelines, petrochemicals, natural gas liquids (NGLs), hydrogen, wind, solar, energy storage, shipping and mining. Clients rely on David to provide them with practical solutions to structure and negotiate their complex projects and transactions. Clients regularly seek David's advice on energy projects in the United States and internationally, including Latin America. David is proficient in Spanish.
David is recognized as a Band 1 lawyer for Projects: LNG by Chambers USA (2020-2026). Clients have provided the following comments on David, as reported by Chambers & Partners:
“David is exceptional. He understands how the market is structured and how deals should look. He knows exactly what's going on in the market, and its hard to replicate or find a replacement for his in-depth knowledge.” (Chambers & Partners, 2026)
“David understands the complexities of the LNG business better than anyone I've worked with.” (Chambers & Partners, 2026)
“David's presence in any negotiation lifts the quality of discussion. He commands the respect of the entire room given his accomplishments and experience. He's truly an asset.” (Chambers & Partners, 2026)
"David is the best of the best when it comes to LNG." (Chambers & Partners, 2024)
"David has a positive approach and tremendous experience." (Chambers & Partners, 2024)
"David is one of the most experienced lawyers in the LNG industry." (Chambers & Partners, 2023)
"He is super constructive, pragmatic and very experienced with the subject matter. He is the type of team member that's trying to find solutions and figure out a way to make the transaction work." (Chambers & Partners, 2023)
"David's work is good, thorough and expedient. He also has an approachable demeanor that puts counterparties at ease." (Chambers & Partners, 2021)
David is "wonderful to work with, has great industry experience and is current in his knowledge of the oil and gas business." (Chambers & Partners, 2019)
"He is someone who will drive the transaction through from beginning to end." (Chambers & Partners, 2018)
"He is a very strong lawyer technically and commercially. He is highly efficient and dependable, and about as hard-working as they come." (Chambers & Partners, 2018)
David previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable E. Grady Jolly of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
State Bar of Texas
Houston Bar Association
LNG Liquefaction, Tolling and Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
LNG-Priced Gas Sales Arrangements
LNG Regasification and Gas-to-Power
Small-Scale LNG
Gas Pipelines and Other Midstream
Hydrogen and eFuels
Data Center
Carbon Capture
Recognized for Projects: LNG by Chambers USA, 2018 & 2019 (Band 2); 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 (Band 1)
Listed in Who's Who Legal: Energy, Law Business Research Ltd, 2015, 2016, 2023, 2024
Recognized by Latinvex as one of "Latin America's Rising Legal Stars," 2015
Fulbright Scholar, Binational Business Program, Mexico City, 2000-2001