Atty. Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala

Atty. Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala

Lawrence (Larry) B. Mandala is a member of the Munck Wilson Mandala executive committee and chairman of the corporate law group.

Dallas Dallas 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala at a glance

Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala is a m&a attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Munck Wilson Mandala. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1987) and Texas (1993). Educated at Tulane University (J.D.; Cum Laude, 1987) and Emory University (B.A. English and Political Science, 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lawrence (Larry) B. Mandala is a member of the Munck Wilson Mandala executive committee and chairman of the corporate law group
  • He has over 35 years of experience representing public and private companies in a wide range of corporate and business transactions
  • His corporate finance practice includes private placements, IPOs and secondary public offerings of equity, debt, direct participation and hybrid securities
  • Larry has extensive experience representing clients in business acquisitions, including mergers, asset purchases, stock purchases, strategic alliances and joint ventures, corporate restructurings, exchange offers, private equity investments, going private transactions and hostile and friendly tender offers
  • In addition to transactional matters, Larry regularly counsels public and private clients on federal and state securities and general corporate law matters, including compliance with periodic reporting requirements and proxy solicitation regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, insider trading, anti-takeover planning, resales of restricted securities, director and officer fiduciary duties, executive compensation and disclosure obligations
  • Larry also guides public companies on their compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the corporate governance rules of the NYSE, AMEX and NASD and advises public and private companies and their directors, officers and shareholders regarding other corporate governance issues and corporate best practices
  • A frequent presenter on corporate and securities law, Larry’s clients are in virtually every major industry, including technology, electronic entertainment & gaming, banking, and energy
  • His clients range in size from start-ups and emerging companies to large, multinational public corporations

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala

Where is Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala's law office located?
Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Munck Wilson Mandala. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala handle?
Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala focuses on m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala practiced law?
Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala go to law school?
Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala earned their education at (J.D.; Cum Laude, 1987); (B.A. English and Political Science, 1984).
How can I contact Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala received?
Lawrence B. "Larry" Mandala's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law; Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation.

Education

J.D.; Cum Laude
Tulane University
- 1987
B.A. English and Political Science
Emory University
- 1984

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters 2009 – 2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated in Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1987
Texas
Admitted: 1993

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