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Mr. Hafen helps individuals and businesses pursue and defend against civil claims in state and federal courts and before arbitration tribunals.  Mr. Hafen has handled a diverse range of complex commercial litigation with a primary emphasis on business, non-compete, trade secret and estate litigation.

Mr. Hafen also advises business clients ranging in size from startups to established mid-sized businesses.  Mr. Hafen helps businesses assess risks, protect assets and leverage legal strategies to achieve business objectives.

Represented Home Health Care Agency in a business fraud case and persuaded the Court to impose pre-trial death penalty sanctions against the Defendant.  The award of almost $900,000 is believed to be the largest sanctions award in Collin County.

Successfully represented Fortune 500 Energy Company in connection with a trade secrets investigation.

Part of national defense team for one of the largest energy pipeline companies in the world in connection with investigations being pursued by the DOJ and PHMSA.

Mr. Hanshaw has garnered numerous court victories and settlements for his business and estate litigation clients. Mr. Hanshaw prides himself on customizing a plan of action to suit the unique and particular needs of his clients and he does so with an eye always toward achieving a winning solution.

Prior to founding the law firm of Hanshaw Kennedy, LLP, Mr. Hanshaw was a member of the firm of Travis & Thompson in Dallas and was previously associated with the Dallas office of the Philadelphia-based law firm of Cozen O’Connor.