AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 1, 2013) – McGinnis Lochridge, a Texas-based law firm, is pleased to announce that attorneys Michael A. Shaunessy and Eric Johnston, formerly of Sedgwick, LLP, have joined the firm at our Austin headquarters.
Michael joins the firm as a partner bringing more than 25 years of experience. His focus includes complex business litigation, professional liability litigation, employment law, and education & public law. He graduated from The University of Texas, earning his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
Also joining as an associate is Eric Johnston. He focuses his practice in the areas of general litigation, complex business litigation, employment law, and personal injury and wrongful death. Eric received his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law and holds a B.S. from Purdue University.
Doug Dodds, McGinnis Lochridge Managing Partner welcomes them to our firm. “We are very pleased to have these attorneys join McGinnis Lochridge. Their depth and breadth of experience as litigators will be a great asset to our clients. They are longtime friends of the firm and will continue our strong commitment to serving our clients”.
About McGinnis Lochridge
McGinnis Lochridge is a Texas-based law firm providing legal services for more than 85 years. From offices in Austin and Houston the firm provides business, government and litigation counsel to a national clientele. The firm maintains practices in Litigation, Oil and Gas, Water, Environmental, Corporate and Business Transactions, Health Care, Electric Energy, Employment Law and Employee Benefits, Telecommunication, Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate, Legislative and Government Relations, Financial Services, and Education and Public Law.