Atty. Patrick R. Hanchey
Patrick Hanchey counsels and represents banks and other financial institution clients in matters involving state and federal banking laws, regulations, enforcement actions, and other corporate activities, such as mergers, acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and holding company formations. Patrick regularly counsels clients on compliance with complex banking laws and regulations before entering into transactions or business activities, and he also has extensive experience in representing banks, holding companies, and individuals in enforcement actions involving state and federal regulat
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Patrick R. Hanchey is a business attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick Hanchey counsels and represents banks and other financial institution clients in matters involving state and federal banking laws, regulations, enforcement actions, and other corporate activities, such as mergers, acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and holding company formations
- Patrick regularly counsels clients on compliance with complex banking laws and regulations before entering into transactions or business activities, and he also has extensive experience in representing banks, holding companies, and individuals in enforcement actions involving state and federal regulatory bodies
- Patrick also represents bank officers, directors, and shareholders in government actions and investigations
- Patrick earned his J.D., cum laude, from Southern Methodist University and his B.A., magna cum laude, from Louisiana Tech University
- He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a 2018 Texas “Rising Star.”
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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