Law Firm Overview

The office was opened in April 2004. Mr. Buchanan's practice focuses on commercial real estate, commercial litigation and corporate matters. Prior to opening the office, Mr. Buchanan was a partner of Hermes Sargent Bates, L.L.P. from January 2000 through March 2004. Mr. Buchanan began his legal career as an associate with Cowles & Thompson, P.C. in 1987. Mr. Buchanan was a shareholder of Cowles & Thompson, P.C. from January 1995 through December 1999.

Mr. Buchanan received his bachelor of science degree in Business Administration from Washington & Lee University in 1984. Mr. Buchanan received his law degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 1987. Mr. Buchanan is a member of the Dallas County Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. Mr. Buchanan is AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Areas of Practice

• Commercial Real Estate 55%
• Residential Real Estate 5%
• Corporate 10%
• Commercial Litigation 30%

Honors and Awards

• AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial Law, Commercial Leasing, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Transactions, Business Successions, Closely Held Businesses, Corporate Governance, Dissolution, Formation & Business Planning, Joint Ventures, Limited Liability Companies, Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations, Partnerships, Reorganizations, Collections, Construction Law, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Conveyancing, Residential Real Estate