Connor Bourland
About Connor Bourland
Connor Bourland is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Connor Bourland is recognized in the following practice area:
- Dallas, Texas
- Oil and Gas Law
Current Firm: Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes LLP
Education: University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Dallas, TX
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