ATTORNEYS
Jeffrey Burns
PARTNER
BIO
Jeffrey M. Burns practices heavily in real estate transactions; oil, gas, and mineral rights; formation of business entities; gun trusts; estate and trust planning; and probate. He also has civil litigation experience with consumer law, real estate, oil and gas, probate, guardianship, and water rights. He has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts, settlements and transactional net profits for his clients.
Mr. Burns has appellate experience including being the lead attorney for the prevailing party in the unanimous 2014 Texas Supreme Court decision of KEY OPERATING EQUIPMENT INC v. HEGAR.
Mr. Burns is admitted to practice in the Southern and Western Federal Districts of Texas. He has appeared before multiple state and federal district courts, appellate courts, and the Texas Supreme Court on behalf of his clients.
EDUCATION
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2006
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
B.S., Computer Science, minor in
Business Management, 2003
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Texas
Southern Federal District of Texas
Western Federal District of Texas
ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Burleson County Youth Development, Director
Somerville Rotary Club, Former President
Caldwell Little League, Director and Coach
LINA REYES-BURNS
PARTNER
BIO
Lina Reyes-Burns focuses on the various facets of principles that revolve around family law, whether securing access and visitation between parents and children or negotiating property divisions. Lina has represented, advised, and mediated clients on best legal practices for their families for over 10 years. In that time, she has become one of the most sought after attorneys and mediators in this area for family law disputes.
EDUCATION
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2008
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
B.S., Political Science, minor in
Business Management, 2005
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Texas
State Bar of Texas, Family Law
COURT CERTIFIED MEDIATOR
Distinguished Mediator - State of Texas
ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Caldwell Main Street Committee, Former Chair
Caldwell Rotary Club, Former President
Shelly Megan Shaw
ATTORNEY
BIO
Shelly Megan Shaw was born and raised in the greater Houston area, and she attended Texas A&M University for her undergraduate degree. Shelly graduated from the Communication Department with honors. While at Texas A&M, Shelly was highly involved with the athletic department, the 12th Man Foundation, and the Corps of Cadets. Shelly practices heavily in criminal defense law, family law, and civil litigation.
EDUCATION
ARKANSAS - LITTLE ROCK
Juris Doctor, 2018
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
B.A., Communication with a Focus in Interpersonal
and Organizational Communication, Minored in Spanish, British Literature and Sports Management, 2015
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Texas
Southern District of Texas
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ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Brazos County Bar Association
Brazos County Criminal Defense Association
Texas Aggie Bar Association
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National College of DWI Defense
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
