Jeffrey L. Nanson Dallas

Education

• J.D., Southern Methodist University – Dedman School of Law
  • Cum Laude
  • SMU Law Review, Articles Editor
  • Federal Taxpayers Clinic, Deputy Chief
• M.A., Political Science, The University of Texas at Dallas
  • Focus in Constitutional Law Studies
• M.B.A., The University of Texas at Dallas – Naveen Jindal School of Management
  • With Distinction
  • Accounting and Finance focused
• B.B.A., Management Accounting, Amberton University

Professional Experience

Current

• Partner, Ryan Law
  • Represents clients in complex ad valorem property tax controversies at all stages of litigation, from negotiations and jury trial, through briefing and arguing to courts of appeals and the Texas Supreme Court.
  • Appeals valuation of commercial property, including offices, heavy equipment, oil and gas, business personal property, multifamily residential, and retail space, as well as agricultural special appraisals and rollbacks.

Previous

• Attorney, Touchstone Bernays
  • Represented business clients in complex litigation related to commercial and residential construction, premises liability, personal injury and trucking, worker’s compensation claims, and breach of contract
  • Negotiated settlement at all stages of claims and litigation
  • Analyzed complex business and accounting documents for use in negotiation and trial preparation
• Attorney, Shamoun & Norman LLP
  • Represented clients in entity formation, governance, and restructuring of business entities.
  • Counseled clients in asset and commercial real estate sales contracts, leases, and commercial loan agreements
  • Prepared asset purchase agreements, management services agreements, settlement agreements, contribution agreements, and assignments