Atty. Doug M. Rayburn

Atty. Doug M. Rayburn

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About Doug M. Rayburn at a glance

Doug M. Rayburn is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1993) and Vanderbilt University (MBA, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Practice Areas Explained

Doug M. Rayburn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Doug M. Rayburn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Doug M. Rayburn is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Doug M. Rayburn

Where is Doug M. Rayburn's law office located?
Doug M. Rayburn's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Doug M. Rayburn handle?
Doug M. Rayburn focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Doug M. Rayburn go to law school?
Doug M. Rayburn earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (MBA, 1989); (BA, 1988).
How can I contact Doug M. Rayburn for a consultation?
You can contact Doug M. Rayburn directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Doug M. Rayburn received?
Doug M. Rayburn's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
The University of Michigan Law School
- 1993
MBA
Vanderbilt University
- 1989
BA
Vanderbilt University
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Capital Markets
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — High Yield
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Limited Partnerships
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Dallas/Fort Worth)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Dallas)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas

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