partners

David P. Donnelly, CPA

David Donnelly is a partner with Houston's oldest and largest local public accounting firm, Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches, LLP. Prior to joining the firm in 1983, David served as a controller in the communications industry for 6 years after receiving a BBA, with Honors, from the University of Texas at Austin.

With over 25 years in public accounting, David's expertise includes management, tax planning and consulting for both domestic and international clients. Leading the real estate practice at GD&D, David's primary clients are in real estate development, brokerage and operations with a client base extending to the industries of oil and gas trading, advertising, engineering and the arts.

Named by CPA Magazine as one of the 'Nation's Top 100 Most Influential Practitioners' in 2004 and again as one of the 'Nation's Top 100 Most Influential Practitioners' by NPA Magazine in 2006, David's knowledge and experience are invaluable assets to the Firm and the clients we serve.

David serves on the State Tax Committee for the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and is also a board member for DiverseWorks, Inc, a Houston nonprofit arts organization.