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John McFarland is a native Houstonian and, like his father before him, a trial lawyer focusing on business litigation. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in disputes involving breach of fiduciary duty, oil and gas interests, fraud, land use and financing, and breach of contract. He has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts, including suits involving commercial fraud, lender liability, products liability, equity disputes, and business dissolution. He has successfully briefed and argued several cases to the Fifth Circuit and Texas courts of appeal. His experience in trial and appeals allows him to provide strategic business risk advice...

I have practiced oil and gas law in Texas since 1975, specializing in representation of land and mineral owners. I am certified in oil and gas law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I have been employed at Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody in Austin, Texas since 1978, and have been serving as President of the firm since January 2018.

Graduated from St. Stephens Episcopal School 1968. Undergraduate Yale University 1972, JD University of Texas 1975, Clerk on Texas Supreme Court 1975-76, Justice Ross Doughty.