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Professionals 117 results

Thomas M. Melsheimer
Thomas M. Melsheimer
Partner
  • Dallas
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+1 214-453-6401
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Partner

  • Dallas
Bryan L. Goolsby
Bryan L. Goolsby
Partner
  • Dallas
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+1 214-453-6443
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Partner

  • Dallas
Austin E. Saathoff
Austin E. Saathoff
Associate
  • Dallas
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+1 214-453-6395
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Associate

  • Dallas
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Capabilities 25 results

Practice Area

Private Equity

Winston & Strawn’s private equity attorneys provide strategic advice and legal counsel to middle-market private equity funds, hedge funds, family offices, real estate funds, alternative asset managers, portfolio companies, and institutional investors. We have one of the broadest and most active national middle-market private equity practices in the U.S. ...Read more

Practice Area

Commercial Litigation & Disputes

Winston represents clients in virtually every type of dispute that could arise from operating a business. While our primary objective is to protect our clients from the need to engage in litigation and enter the courtroom, we take pride in our heavyweight litigation experience and the knowledge that corporate America has repeatedly retained us not just for “bet-the-company” trials, but for “bet-the-industry” cases as well. Our commercial litigators’ track record of success earned the team a national Tier 1 ranking in Best Law Firms® 2025. Our practice is anchored by seasoned litigators, many of whom have been recognized by in-house counsel and their peers as top practitioners in their fields....Read more

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Finance

Keeping a deal moving forward can be challenging. Our 100+ Finance attorneys help clients maintain momentum with a commitment to understanding the challenges, risks, and opportunities they face. Our global team has developed great insights through the representation of financial institutions and corporate enterprises of all types and sizes in the finance industry. We have a well-rounded finance practice, with dedicated teams that advise banks, credit funds, alternative capital providers, sponsors, and corporations on a wide range of transactions including debt finance (leveraged, asset-based, and reserve-based lending), fund finance, structured finance, derivatives and structured products, project finance, and transportation finance....Read more

Experience 13 results

Experience

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August 6, 2024

Winston Represented Lincoln Property Company in its Strategic Investment in Centennial

Winston represented Lincoln Property Company a global, full-service real estate firm, in its strategic investment in the operating business of Dallas-based Centennial, a national retail real estate owner and operator. The partnership provides Centennial with the capital and resources to accelerate its national expansion while positioning Lincoln for new mixed-use development opportunities....Read more

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June 30, 2024

Winston Represented Sloan Investment Management in its Sale to EP Wealth Advisors

Winston represented Sloan Investment Management (Sloan), a Dallas-based asset management firm that works primarily with high-net-worth individuals, in its sale to EP Wealth Advisors (EP Wealth), a California-based fee-only registered investment adviser and financial planning firm with more than 35 offices in 12 states. The transaction will provide Sloan with additional resources for growth opportunities while this partnership adds US$700M AUM, bringing EP Wealth’s total AUM in the Dallas region to over US$1B, and US$25.2B nationwide....Read more

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June 6, 2024

Winston Represented Shore Capital Partners in its Sale of Behavioral Innovations

Winston represented Shore Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on microcap investing, in the sale of Behavioral Innovations, a Dallas-headquartered leading provider of center-based applied behavior analysis therapy to early intervention children with autism spectrum disorder and other related developmental disabilities....Read more
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September 5, 2025

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Winston Lawyers Featured on the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America List

A number of Winston & Strawn lawyers merited a place on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list—with 78 lawyers featured, Winston holds the distinction of having the most attorneys on the list out of the 455 firms represented. As described by the outlet, this directory highlights lawyers who have “changed the course of industry and individual businesses, shaped our nation and the enforcement of its laws, and continued to uphold the role of the law as a beacon and shared imperative.”...Read more

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September 4, 2025

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Winston Ranks No. 6 on the 2025 American Lawyer Midlevel Associate Survey

Winston & Strawn earned a top spot on the 2025 AmLaw Midlevel Associate Survey. In the regional rankings, our Chicago office took the No. 1 spot, our New York office secured the No. 3 spot; and in Dallas we came in at No. 6....Read more

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August 28, 2025

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Winston Lawyers Featured on the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers List

A number of Winston & Strawn lawyers merited a place on the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers list. As described by the outlet, this list highlights lawyers who have “shown outstanding skills in real estate-related practices” and made a significant impact on the industry....Read more
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Other Results 11 results

Location

Dallas

Opened in 2017, Winston & Strawn’s Dallas office is located in the cultural and economic epicenter of DFW, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and the fastest growing over the last year. Our Dallas attorneys litigate both high-stakes civil and criminal matters, including major state and federal trials and appeals nationwide, and represent clients in complex transactional matters. Under the leadership of Bryan L. Goolsby, our office—made up of nearly 100 lawyers—continues to expand, attracting some of the country’s top legal talent to meet the increased needs of the many technology, investment, and health care companies that are increasingly making Dallas their home....Read more

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About Us

For more than 170 years, Winston & Strawn has served as a trusted adviser and advocate for clients across virtually every industry. Our law practice—built on the talent, creativity, and determination of our lawyers and an unwavering commitment to our clients—has grown into a global firm of tremendous breadth. While many things have changed since the firm’s inception, our goal has remained steadfast: provide the highest echelon of service by developing strategic partnerships with our clients, creating and implementing tailored business solutions, and identifying opportunities for innovation. Complementing this service model is the priority we place on cultivating an internal culture of inclusion and opportunity, as well as our role in serving critical needs in our communities. We continue to learn from our storied history, while looking ahead to effect change in our industry....Read more

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