Egan Nelson LLP
About Egan Nelson LLP
Egan Nelson LLP is a respected presence in 4 local jurisdictions in the US, with 9 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and 3 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Since receiving its first individual recognition in 2003, the firm has continued to excel across an exceptionally broad range of practice areas, including:
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Oil and Gas Law
- Technology Law
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These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Egan Nelson LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Austin, Texas
- Dallas, Texas
- Houston, Texas
- Seattle, Washington
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Recognized Lawyers at Egan Nelson LLP
Douglas C. Atnipp is the Texas Co-Regional Managing Shareholder, Co-Managing Shareholder of the Houston office and Co-Chair of the firm's national Energy and Natural Resources Practice. Doug has more than 25 years of experience representing clients engaged in all facets of the energy business. He is involved in a wide range of energy-related transactions including energy finance, joint ventures and strategic alliances, and acquisitions and dispositions of energy-related assets. In addition to...
Shane M. Egan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Shane M., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shane M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mark Johansen's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. He also regularly represents clients in arbitration proceedings before the American Arbitration Association (AAA), Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS), and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Mark has handled litigation and arbitrations involving mergers and acquisitions, contract disputes, business torts, labor/employment, trade secrets, securities/shareholder litiga...
Pranav N. Bethala is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Technology Law. Pranav N., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pranav N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Austin Mercer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Austin, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Austin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bradley J. Ratliff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Bradley J., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bradley J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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