Shackelford, McKinley & Norton LLP
About Shackelford, McKinley & Norton LLP
Shackelford, McKinley & Norton LLP is a leading law firm with 19 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 19 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2011. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Shackelford, McKinley & Norton LLP has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Corporate Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Construction, Patent Law, and Real Estate Law.
Shackelford, McKinley & Norton LLP also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Shackelford, McKinley & Norton LLP has 15 rankings in practice areas including: Employment Law - Management, Family Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
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These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Shackelford, McKinley & Norton LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Austin, Texas
- Dallas, Texas
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Frisco, Texas
- Houston, Texas
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