Shawn W. Phelan

Bina Palnitkar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Bina, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

I represent a wide range of clients, including professionals, working parents, physicians, and their spouses or partners who want to trust that their lawyer is there for them and will protect their interests. Many of my clients are dealing with the challenges of divorce and other family law matters while also taking care of children, elderly parents, and/or pursuing a career. My goal is to alleviate the stress that comes with making life-changing decisions and help clients through the transit...

As a partner, John Raggio serves as Nachawati Law Group’s General Legal Counsel and assists the firm’s public entity and mass tort practice groups. Mr. Raggio formerly managed the firm’s family law, criminal defense, and debt resolution litigation practice sections. These courtroom-intensive areas of law helped develop his trial skills and his ability to understand and empathize with his clients as they navigate the challenges of our legal system. Originally from Louisiana, ...

Raymond Kane, a founding director of the Firm, practices in the Real Estate, Business & Corporate, Financial Services, Restaurant & Hospitality and Distressed Assets Practice Areas. He focuses on general business, banking and real estate law, including development, partnership, leasing and lending law matters. His principal practice area involves the representation of developers and operators in all aspects of development transactions, including land use, planning, construction and le...

Timothy E. Taylor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Timothy E., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gemma L. Descoteaux is a partner in the Corporate Practice group in the firm's Dallas office. She is Chair of lateral partner recruiting for the Dallas office. Gemma represents buyers and sellers in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; participants in complex domestic, international and cross-border joint ventures and partnerships; providers and customers of outsourcing services; and companies who are in need of sound corporate commercial counsel in a wide range of industries, including te...

M. Matthew Fontane is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Finance Law. M. Matthew, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joe Griffith is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on products liability, financial services, and business litigation. His trial practice is national, extending to both federal and state courts across the country including multidistrict litigations (MDLs). A Past-President of the Dallas Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, Joe is a frequent speaker on issues relating to trial strategy and federal court practice. Joe is AV Peer Review Rated Preeminent (5.0/5.0) by the Martindale-Hubbel...

Danita Glenn is a trial attorney with over 15 years of experience in litigation. As a partner in our firm, Danita has a passion for fighting for the rights of her clients. Her ability to manage cases efficiently and her hard-nosed negotiating skills drive her success as a litigator. Danita is committed to making a positive change in her clients’ lives and in the community as a whole. Danita understands how much people invest in their homes both emotionally and financially, and how devas...

Marcus Helt has a national debtor-focused bankruptcy practice, primarily comprising the restructuring of companies in and out of bankruptcy, debtors' rights, debtor-in-possession financers and acquisitions of distressed assets and companies. His clients are increasingly coming from the energy sector. Marcus is known for his creative, solutions-oriented approach in Chapter 11 proceedings. He has served as Chapter 11 counsel to the following: Dallas Proton Treatment Center, LLC, et al., in thei...