W. Robert "Rob" Shearer
About W. Robert Shearer
W. Robert Shearer is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. W. Robert Shearer is recognized in the following practice area:
- Houston, Texas
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Akin
Education: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Houston, TX
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