Atty. Eliot Raffkind

Atty. Eliot Raffkind

Mr. Eliot Raffkind is a lawyer practicing emerging markets funds transactions, energy, fund compliance and 12 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Eliot Raffkind at a glance

Eliot Raffkind is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, securities, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Eliot Raffkind is a lawyer practicing emerging markets funds transactions, energy, fund compliance and 12 other areas of law
  • Eliot received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Eliot practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Eliot Raffkind's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eliot Raffkind 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Securities Law

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Eliot Raffkind

Where is Eliot Raffkind's law office located?
Eliot Raffkind's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eliot Raffkind handle?
Eliot Raffkind focuses on business, real estate, securities, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Eliot Raffkind practiced law?
Eliot Raffkind has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Eliot Raffkind go to law school?
Eliot Raffkind earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Eliot Raffkind for a consultation?
You can contact Eliot Raffkind 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 Eliot Raffkind received?
Eliot Raffkind's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1986
B.B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986

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