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Ronald Shawn McBride

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  • Dallas, TX
  • Licensed for 16 years
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About Ronald

R. Shawn McBride is a corporate business Attorney, Author, CPA, CEO, Consultant and Speaker. R. Shawn McBride is the CEO and CIO at McBride For Business, LLC and the Managing Member of The R. Shawn McBride Law Firm, PLLC. The R. Shawn McBride Law Firm, PLLC is a boutique business-focused practice with offices in Dallas, Texas and New York, New York. Currently, Shawn is licensed to practice law in 12 states and the District of Columbia. R. Shawn is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Florida, Maryland and Texas.

SPEAKING

R. Shawn McBride has spoken nationwide at over 80 speaking events since 2014. R. Shawn is the CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of McBride For Business, LLC a corporate strategy company. McBride For Business, LLC was formed in response to increasing demand for R. Shawn McBride as a business visionary and consultant. He speaks to audiences and works directly with business owners on setting their companies up for success; R. Shawn helps establish systems and procedures related to the ownership of the company in order to prepare the company for future growth.

AUTHOR

R. Shawn McBride’s book, Business Blunders! was released June, 2016 and covers issues commonly seen in business. Currently, R. Shawn is working on his second book, 3 Laws of Empowerment to be released sometime next year.

EDUCATION

R. Shawn McBride received his Juris Doctorate from the University Of Maryland School Of Law in 2002 with honors. He also received a bachelor’s degree from Towson University in 1999, where he double majored in Accounting & Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

PRESENTATIONS

R. Shawn McBride presentation and speaking topics include:

• 3 Laws of Empowerment

• Business Partnerships Are Long-Term Relationships: Are You Ready for Yours?

• LLCs Mean Limited Liability, Right?: Things You Didn’t Think Of

• You Signed What?: Common Issues in Agreements You’ve Signed

• Raising Capital Through Exempt Offerings

• Common Issues Faced by Business Owners

• Business Partnerships and the Legal Negotiations and Accounting Implications

ACCOLADES

R. Shawn was awarded two prestigious honors this year. He is a Super Lawyers 2016 Texas Rising Star and one of D Magazine’s picks for 2016 Best Lawyer in Dallas: Corporate Law: General.

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

10440 N. Central Expressway
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The R. Shawn McBride Law Office, PLLC

10440 N. Central Expressway
Suite 800 (By Appt. Only)
Dallas, TX, 75231-2264

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WYActive201412/05/2019
NEActive201410/02/2019
SCGood Standing201412/09/2019
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law201407/06/2019
CAActive201311/04/2019
COActive201312/06/2019
NJActive201304/11/2019
FLMember in Good Standing201309/12/2019
MDActive201312/07/2019
NYCurrently registered 201212/06/2019
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200907/18/2019
DCActive 200710/14/2017
DEActive200207/29/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top Rated Business & Corporate Attorney in Dallas, TXSuper Lawyers2016
Best Lawyers in Dallas: Corporate Law: General (2016)D Magazine2016
State Bar College MemberState Bar College2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
CEOMcBride For Business2016 - Present
Managing MemberThe R. Shawn McBride Law Office, P.L.LC.2012 - Present
AssociateK & L Gates2008 - 2012
AssociateThelen Reid & Priest2007 - 2008
AssociateRichards, Layton & Finger, PA2002 - 2007
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Wyoming State BarMember2014 - Present
Nebraska State Bar AssociationMember2014 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember2014 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
Florida BarMember2013 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
State Bar CollegeMember2012 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember2009 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember2007 - Present
Delaware State Bar AssociationMember2002 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Dallas WeeklyDCCCD Graduates of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses are Honored2016
Huffington PostWhat the New Equity Crowdfunding Rules Mean for Business2016
Dallas Bar Association HeadnotesWhy Do a Corporate Clean-Up?2015
Wall Street JournalSmall Crowds Get Their Day in Investing2015
Dallas Bar Association HeadnotesNew Securities Offering Possibilities Under the JOBS Act2012
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Maryland School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2002
Towson UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1999
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
YEP TSCPABusiness Partnerships2016
That Business ShowBusiness Blunders2016
TEDx Topeka WomenWomen Business Partnerships2016
Firewalkers of God3 Laws of Empowerment2016
American Tonight with Kate DelaneyBusiness Blunders2016
Wyoming State BarOwning an LLC Means Not Liability, Right?: Things You Didn't Think Of.2015
Park Cities NetweaversOwning an LLC Means No Liability, Right?: Things You Didn't Think Of2015
North Texas Attorney NetworkLiability Issues for LLC Owners2015
Wyoming State Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionYou Signed What: Common Issues in Contract Drafting2014
R. Shawn McBride Law Office Morning Speaker SeriesBusiness Partnerships are long term relationships: Are you ready for yours2014
Mesquite Bar AssociationPartnerships are long term relationships: Are you ready for yours2014
La Cima ClubYou Signed What: Issues in Contracts2014
Exit Planning InstituteExits in Multi-owner Situations2014
AON Insurance Morning MeetingAON Healthcare Insurance Morning Panel2012
1st Tuesday ConnectionsThe Devil is in the Details2012
America & China Small & Medium Sized Business ConferenceUS-China Trade Issues and Intellectual Property in China2007
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Capital RaisingDocuments updated

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I hired Shawn to review docs associated with an acquisition. His review was timely and thorough. His knowledge of LLC Operating Agreements was complete to the point where the Seller, who was also an attorney, actually became frustrated at how thorough Shawn was, which is a good sign that you're catching problems before the deal closes.
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Shawn McBride and Todd Benson of The R. Shawn McBride Law Firm, PLLC.

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Good lawyers are hard to find at any hourly rate. Todd Benson and Shawn McBride do superb work. I have read on many occasions that a high impressive forehead that is wide and clear is indicative of someone that possesses high intellect and great forbearance. See Shawn's photo on his website. Shawn McBride and Todd Benson have been doing a wide range of legal work for my LLC for 3 years. Their firm successfully guided my IT company through a civil lawsuit where both I and one of my employees were deposed. It was a circumstance that was fraught with liability. We received excellent guidance and expect no further ramifications. Further, The R. Shawn McBride Law Firm, PLLC is currently helping me clear up some very complex and touchy ownership issues from the original incorporation of my company. I am currently reading his book BUSINESS BLUNDERS: 10 Dangerous Business Mistakes and How to Protect Your Business So It Can Thrive! and it is chock full of good ideas on how to avoid rather than react to business issues that inevitably arise.
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Everett Carbajal, Business Attorney on Apr 3, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Shawn is an excellent attorney who has a passion for his work and for educating clients and other attorneys throughout all fifty states.

Charlie Waters, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Shawn McBride is a lawyer's lawyer. His ability to see within the issue and dissect the problem is exceptional. I really admire his organizational skills and ability to manage a team. He's both a team player and leader. Shawn's a valuable guy to have on any project.

Eduardo Espinosa, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

I had the privilege of working with Shawn during his "Senior Associate" years. He's always had excellent analytical ability and judgment. To this day, we continue to interact, consult and cross refer. I endorse R. Shawn McBride.

Alexander Granovsky, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

William Reppeto, Family Attorney on Feb 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I know Shawn McBride and I believe that he is an exceptionally thorough, knowledgeable, and professional lawyer. He brings a keen insight to legal matters involving business matters and client representation. I give Shawn my full endorsement.

David Luther, Mergers and acquisitions Attorney on Feb 13, 2015
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer. Shawn and I were at the same firm for a number year, and I found Shawn goal oriented, issue focused and responsive. Since Shawn went out on his own, I have referred some matters to him, and I have gotten good feedback on Shawn's attention to those matters.

David Nowak, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 13, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I would highly recommend Mr. McBride, I know his personally and he is an excellent attorney and great person.

Brandy Peeples, Litigation Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I've had the opportunity to work with Ronald "Shawn" McBride on several matters. He's intelligent, competent, thorough and a top notch attorney. I respect his advice and would not hesitate to refer clients to him. I look forward to our next matter as co-counsel.

John Unell, Real estate Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Whenever I have legal questions concerning Mergers & Acquisitions or Securities Law, Shawn is the first person I contact. I value his experience and abilities.

Julie Weber, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I highly recommend Shawn. He knows business law inside and out, and I often seek his advice on matters. He is very easy to talk with and knowledgeable.

Michael Melder, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have no problem referring clients to Shawn. He has extensive knowledge in the areas of business formations, mergers and acquisitions, and other legal issues facing today's growing businesses. I trust that he will service my clients in an efficient and timely manner. He hasn't let me down.

Indrajit Majumder, Mergers and acquisitions Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Shawn possesses a keen intellect. Had the privilege of working with Shawn for several years and was very impressed with his ability to grasp complex structures and deliver cogent advice. I endorse this lawyer.

Stephen Kaplan, Litigation Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Shawn is a highly competent and well respected business attorney with an active business transaction and M&A practice in Dallas, Texas and in the other states where he is licensed to practice. I heartily endorse him.

So-Eun Lee, Health care Attorney on Feb 10, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Shawn is an outstanding business law attorney. He gives every client individualized attention and delivers the highest quality work.

Eugene Harris, Wills and living wills Attorney on Feb 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Shawn is an exceptional attorney for business law matters. Highest integrity and competency!

Muhammad Ravala, Litigation Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Shawn McBride is a resourceful attorney who is skilled in complex business law matters. He brings organization and a large network of resources to his client's benefit.

Jason Burress, Car accident Attorney on Oct 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Shawn is a very respected lawyer in our community and I highly endorse him for handling of any securities issues or mergers/acquisitions.

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