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Shawn Malcolm McCaskill
also known as Shawn McCaskill
About Shawn
Biography
Board Certified in Appellate Practice by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Shawn McCaskill chairs the Appellate Section at Godwin Bowman PC and has experience with litigation support, appeals and original proceedings in business contracts and torts, insurance coverage, medical malpractice, product liability and premises liability cases in state and federal courts. In 2012, Shawn prevailed on 2 petitions for review granted by the Texas Supreme Court in Cruz v. Andrews Restoration, Inc., no.10-0995 (Tex. April 20, 2012) and obtained a judgment of $1,081, for his client, Andrews Restoration, Inc., in a breach of contract case that also involved statute of frauds and DTPA restoration of consideration issues. In a decision issued in 2006, the Texas Supreme Court granted a petition for review filed by Shawn as lead counsel in the Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance Co. v. Drewery Construction Co., Inc., 186 S.W.3d 571 (Tex. 2006) case, and reversed an adverse default judgment in a construction payment bond case. In 2004, Shawn was lead counsel in a successful petition for review to the Texas Supreme Court in the M.O. Dental Lab v. Rape, 139 S.W.3d 671 (Tex. 2004) case, which involved premises liability and summary judgment finality issues.
Shawn served as the Briefing Attorney for the Honorable Justice Tom James of the Fifth District Court of Appeals for the State of Texas at Dallas from 1998-1999. He received a J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1998 and a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario in 1993.
Reflecting the excellence of his practice, Shawn has been selected to the list of Thomson Reuters' Texas Super Lawyers, D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas, and is a five-time recipient of Thomson Reuters' Texas Rising Stars honors. He is board certified in civil appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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Licensed in Texas for 27 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
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Location
Godwin Bowman PC
1201 Elm Street, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, 75270
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Shawn Malcolm McCaskill's Lawyer Endorsements
"Shawn is an outstanding appellate advocate. I use him at the trial level for assistance with dispositive motions as well as pre-trial hearings and preparation of the jury charge. On appeal, I have found that Shawn has an impeccable reputation with the appellate courts in Texas for his preparation, thoughtful arguments and writing style, and skill in oral argument. I highly recommend Shawn."
"Shawn McCaskill is one of the finest attorneys and finest people that I have ever worked with. He is an exceptional appellate attorney, along with having excellent skills in the area of litigation. Beyond that, he is a leader in his community, and is strongly committed to his family. I heartily recommend Shawn for your legal needs."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Robert York
Appeals lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2017
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2013
Board Certified - Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chair-Appellate Section, GODWIN BOWMAN & MARTINEZ
1999 - 2002
Associate, Cowles & Thompson, A Professional Corporation
1998 - 1999
Briefing Attorney, Fifth District Court Of Appeals
Associations
2016 - Present
City of Southlake, TexasDeputy Mayor Pro Tem
2015 - Present
City of Southlake, TexasCouncilman - Place 2
2010 - Present
Arlington Career Institute Program Advisory CommitteeMember
Dallas Bar Foundation
Fellow
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Member
Dallas Bar Association
Member
United States Supreme Court Bar
Member
2013 - 2015
City of Southlake Planning and Zoning CommissionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Petition for Writ of Mandamus
Petition Granted
Lead Appellate Counsel: Breach of Contract
Judgment of $1,081,836.10
Lead counsel in a successful petition for review to the Texas Supreme Court
Successful Petition
Education
2013
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Board Certified
1998
St. Mary's University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1996
University of Innsbruck
Institute on World Legal Problems
1993
University of Western Ontario
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2006
Civil Appellate Practice Course "Boot Camp"
Mandamus in Texas State Courts; Rules, Realities and Recent Developments
2004
Presented to Dallas Bar Association
Jury Charge Practice in Texas State Courts
Publications
2003
St. Mary's Law Journal
Dealing with Default Judgments
2000
Texas Tech Law Review
Celotex Comes to Texas: No Evidence Summary Judgments and Other Recent Developments in Summary Judgment Practice
Languages
English