Banking and Finance Law Public Finance Law
R. Daniel "Dan" Settle, Jr.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
R. Daniel Settle, Jr. has more than 40 years of experience in public finance, representing cities, counties, special districts, nonprofit corporations, investment bankers and other financial institutions in connection with structuring financings for a variety of projects including public infrastructure, economic development, affordable housing and health care. Mr. Settle is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and the Texas Association of Bank Counsel.
Overview
- The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1972
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S., graduated 1969
- Texas, 1973
- Texas Bar Foundation - Life Fellow
- National Association of Bond Lawyers - Member
- Texas Association of Bank Counsel - Member
- Tarrant County Bar Association - Member
- Tarrant County Bar Foundation - Charter Fellow
- Texas, 1973
- Texas Bar Foundation - Life Fellow
- National Association of Bond Lawyers - Member
- Texas Association of Bank Counsel - Member
- Tarrant County Bar Association - Member
- Tarrant County Bar Foundation - Charter Fellow
- The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1972
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S., graduated 1969
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Public Finance Law, Dallas/Fort Worth (2024)
- Public Finance Law, Dallas/Fort Worth (2022)
- Public Finance Law, Dallas (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Public Finance Law
Special Focus:
- Municipal
- Project Finance
- Securities
Awards:
Best Lawyers in America®, 2007-2026
- Public Finance Law
Best Lawyers®"Lawyer of the Year" Dallas/Fort Worth, U.S. News & World Report, 2022, 2024
- Public Finance Law
Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2017-2025
- Banking and Financial Law
- Healthcare Law
Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2007-2008, 2012-2018, 2021-2022
- Banking
- Attorney of Excellence, Fort Worth Business Press, 2003-2018
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2004-2016
- Government
Best Lawyers®"Lawyer of the Year" Dallas/Fort Worth, U.S. News & World Report, 2015
- Public Finance Law
- Power Attorney, Fort Worth Business Press, 2013
News & Media
Case History
Transactions
- Merger
Structured and negotiated the merger of Fort Worth’s two children’s hospitals to create Cook Children’s Medical Center, and served as counsel to the Hospital and as Bond Counsel in the financing of the construction of a new hospital and related facilities
- Public Finance
Involved in development, financing and the structuring of economic development programs for the Texas Motor Speedway; the Federal Express cargo package sorting and distribution facility at Fort Worth’s Alliance Airport; a 200,000 square foot retail and museum facility for the City of Fort Worth and Cabela’s; the relocation of Radio Shack’s headquarters; the revitalization and development efforts in downtown Fort Worth, including its Convention Center and Convention Center Hotel; the structuring of financing for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport; and the financing for various institutions of higher education including Texas Christian University and Texas Wesleyan University
- Public Finance
Participated in financing for the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County Texas, Tarrant County Hospital District, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the Fort Worth Independent School District and a number of other state and political subdivision financings
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