Shannon H. Ratliff
About Shannon H. Ratliff
Shannon H. Ratliff is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1993. Shannon H. Ratliff is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Austin, Texas
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Securities
- Natural Resources Law
- Oil and Gas Law
Current Firm: Davis, Gerald & Cremer PC
Education: The University of Texas, LLb, graduated 1964 and The University of Texas, B.A. in Plan II, graduated 1961
Location: Austin, TX
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