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Four Shackelford, McKinley & Norton partners are recognized in the inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers legal guide.
John Shackelford and Michelle Snedden were selected for their industry-leading work in the complex affordable housing arena. They represent developers, housing finance corporations and housing authorities in construction and permanent financing, low-income housing tax credits,

New lawsuit claims surrogacy company ‘systematically’ defrauded families; Daniel Seavey talks about his solo career, looks back on Why Don’t We days; Betrayal, a father’s secret life
 
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Court Freezes Assets in Houston Surrogacy Escrow Account Scandal
Shackelford complaint labels business, owners as ‘nothing short of evil’
HOUSTON – Attorneys at Shackelford, McKinley & Norton, LLP, have filed a lawsuit against an escrow fund for surrogate mothers after one mom-to-be received notice her account – with more than $60,000 in it – now

Several recent incidents reported in the media prompted a number of airmen to ask the question: May the FAA search my aircraft?  To answer that question, we need to initially distinguish between the terms “search” and “inspect.”
A “search” is conducted to investigate whether criminal activity/conduct has occurred.  The FAA does not, nor is it

Four Shackelford, McKinley & Norton partners have been recognized among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers for 2024.
Selected to the legal guide were Dallas partners David Elrod, Martha Hofmeister and Worthy Walker, and Austin partner Timothy Zeiger. Lawdragon selection is based on peer nominations and extensive editorial review of attorneys who

Shackelford, McKinley & Norton partner Jay Brown has been recognized among Texas’ leading insurance attorneys by Chambers USA.
Published by London-based Chambers and Partners, the annual Chambers USA guide is widely regarded by the legal community as the most respected global legal directory. Recognition is based on extensive attorney and client interviews designed to identify law

Lauren Kilgore, Lauren Spahn honored for ‘Talent & Litigation’ work
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP entertainment and business litigation partner Lauren Kilgore and entertainment partner Lauren Spahn have been named to Billboard magazine’s 2024 list of Top Music Lawyers.
Billboard’s annual Top Music Lawyers list recognizes the nation’s top attorneys who serve “on the front lines