Atty. Sean McCaffity
A seasoned trial attorney with big firm experience, Sean McCaffity primarily represents plaintiffs in complex commercial litigation as well as matters involving business fraud, audit malpractice, fiduciary litigation, director and officer liability, fraudulent transfer and whistleblower litigation. Mr.
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Sean McCaffity is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1999) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A seasoned trial attorney with big firm experience, Sean McCaffity primarily represents plaintiffs in complex commercial litigation as well as matters involving business fraud, audit malpractice, fiduciary litigation, director and officer liability, fraudulent transfer and whistleblower litigation
- Mr. McCaffity has previously represented Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees, liquidating trustees post-confirmation and receivers attempting to collect and liquidate assets for the benefit of creditors
- He has been involved in numerous high-stakes cases, including multiple lawsuits arising out of the In re: Daisytek International Corp. (a billion dollar public company) and In re: Provident Royalties, LLC (a $500 million oil and gas Ponzi scheme) bankruptcies
- Over the years, Mr. McCaffity has received numerous accolades for his work
- He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer each year since 2018 and among the Best Lawyers in America since 2020
- Additionally, he has been recognized as the National Collegiate Debate Champion and Top Speaker at the National Debate Tournament
- After earning his law degree from Baylor University School of Law with high honors, Mr. McCaffity immediately went to work for a large Dallas law firm, quickly realizing plaintiff’s work was what he enjoyed the most
- Soon after, he was offered a position at a litigation boutique specializing in complex commercial litigation on the plaintiff’s side of the docket
- He quickly accepted and has been doing the same type of work ever since
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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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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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