Brad Whitlock focuses his practice on representing a wide variety of business clients. He has experience in a broad scope of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity securities financings, complex company formation, contracts, employment matters, corporate governance issues and numerous other legal arrangements and agreements. In many instances, Mr. Whitlock serves as an outside general counsel for his clients, helping them with both business and legal issues. He has been involved in the drafting of many Texas business statutes and is a frequent speaker on corporate law topics.
Bradley L. "Brad" Whitlock
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Governance Law Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Works at
Egan Nelson LLP
8 Best Lawyers awards
Biography
Works at
Egan Nelson LLP
8 Best Lawyers awards
Locations
Education
- Westminster College (Fulton), B.A., graduated 1985
- Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1988
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Journal of Air Law & Commerce - Member
- State Bar of Texas, Corporate Law Committee - Chair
- State Bar of Texas, Business Law Section - Chair
- Texas Business Law Foundation - Chair
- Dallas Bar Association, Securities Law Committee - Chair
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Dallas/Fort Worth (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Awards:
Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine
Best Lawyers In America as designated by Best Lawyers, 2005, 2006, 2015–2026
Lawyer of the Year, Mergers & Acquisitions, Dallas/ Ft. Worth, as designated by Best Lawyers, 2024
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2011, 2012, 2014–2024
Hatton W. Sumners Scholar—SMU School of Law
Order of the Coif
News & Media
Publications
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