Overview

At McGinnis Lochridge, our clients span a variety of industries and their needs encompass a wide range of legal services. We are proud to represent clients in state and federal courts, as well as before state agencies. We also have a longstanding South Texas practice, dating from the original founding of our firm.

At McGinnis Lochridge, each client and every legal matter receives senior-level attention. This level of focus ensures maximum value, efficiency and results. At the same time, the breadth of our practice areas enables clients to rely on McGinnis Lochridge as a comprehensive resource — a single-source, trusted advisor that can address their most challenging business and legal needs.

Our attorneys are drawn from the ranks of top law school graduates, as well as experienced lawyers with a proven record of client-focus and exemplary service. We’re proud of the caliber of attorneys who’ve walked these halls over the years. Familiar names such as Judge Ben Powell, Texas Governor John Connally, Texas State Senator Alvin Wirtz and U.S. Congressman Joe Kilgore have made a difference for McGinnis Lochridge clients, our state and our nation.

Here, the standard is high and the experience deep, because we believe our clients deserve the best we can give. This extends to our profession as well as our communities. McGinnis Lochridge attorneys have played leading roles in various bar associations, legal professional groups, and community organizations large and small. Our aim, first and foremost, is to serve others.

Founded:
1927
Size:
73
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Practice Areas:
29
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
22

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Oil and Gas Law

Regional

Austin

Tier
1
Austin
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Austin
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Austin
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Austin
Energy Law
Tier
1
Austin
Environmental Law
Tier
1
Austin
Litigation - Banking and Finance

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Oil and Gas Law

Regional

Austin

Tier
1
Austin
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Austin
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Austin
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Austin
Energy Law
Tier
1
Austin
Environmental Law
Tier
1
Austin
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier
1
Austin
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
1
Austin
Natural Resources Law
Tier
1
Austin
Oil and Gas Law
Tier
1
Austin
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Austin
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Austin
Water Law
Tier
2
Austin
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier
2
Austin
Appellate Practice
Tier
2
Austin
Financial Services Regulation Law
Tier
2
Austin
Litigation - Construction
Tier
2
Austin
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
2
Austin
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tier
2
Austin
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier
2
Austin
Tax Law
Tier
2
Austin
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
Austin
Health Care Law
Tier
3
Austin
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
3
Austin
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Labor Law - Management
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Oil and Gas Law
Tier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Employment Law - Management

Houston

Tier
1
Houston
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Houston
Oil and Gas Law
Tier
2
Houston
Arbitration
Tier
2
Houston
Energy Law
Tier
2
Houston
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Practice Areas

McGinnis Lochridge has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 29 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Business Planning
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Economic Development Law
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Family Law
  • Finance
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Law
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Labor Law - Union
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Oil and Gas
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

McGinnis Lochridge proudly has 22 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Austin, TX
1111 West 6th, Building B, Suite 400
Austin, TX 78703
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Dallas, TX
500 North Akard Street, Suite 2250
Dallas, TX 75201
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Decatur, TX
203 West Walnut Street, Suite 100
Decatur, TX 76234
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Houston, TX
Employment Law & Employee Benefits
Mergers & Acquisitions
Legislative & Government Relations
Financial Services
Education & Public Law
Corporate & Business Transactions
Complex Business Litigation
Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, and Workouts
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