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Michael A. Shaunessy is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at McGinnis Lochridge. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Supreme Court of the United States of America United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the F (1987). Educated at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (J.D., 1987) and The University of Texas (B.A.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael A. Shaunessy is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, professional liability litigation, education and 13 other areas of law
- Michael received a degree from The University of Texas in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Michael practices at McGinnis Lochridge in Austin, TX
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Michael A. Shaunessy's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Shaunessy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael A. Shaunessy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael A. Shaunessy is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael A. Shaunessy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Michael A. Shaunessy is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael A. Shaunessy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
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 Austin 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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