Thomas M. "Tom" Whelan

Thomas M. "Tom" Whelan

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Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Thomas M. "Tom" Whelan
Thomas M. "Tom" Whelan
Dallas, TX
Works at
Thalheimer, Cipione, Whelan & Morgan PLLC

3 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Thomas Whelan’s practice encompasses a broad range of leasing, financing, and other real estate transactions, as well as commercial litigation emphasizing landlord-tenant, lender liability, brokerage, and other real-estate-related matters. He has authored numerous articles and is frequently invited to speak on matters including leasing, receiverships, real estate brokerage and other real estate related topics.

Before receiving his law degree from Southern Methodist University, Mr. Whelan graduated magna cum laude from the University of Dallas. He is licensed to practice in the State of Texas, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Mr. Whelan has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list by Thomson Reuters as published in Texas Monthly. He is rated AV Preeminent by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell and is a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers.

Works at
Thalheimer, Cipione, Whelan & Morgan PLLC

3 Best Lawyers awards

Locations

Education

  • Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1987
  • University of Dallas, B.A., magna cum laude, graduated 1982

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of Texas

Court Admissions

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • American College of Real Estate Lawyers - Member
  • Dallas Bar Association - Member
  • State Bar of Texas - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Construction
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2018–2025
  • Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, published in Texas Monthly, 2011-2017, 2019-2023
  • Rated AV Preeminent by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
  • Legal Leaders/Top Rated Lawyers, ALM and Martindale-Hubbell, recognized 2013–2016

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