Areas of Legal Practice
Areas of Legal Practice
With thirty years of experience, the Lanfear Law Firm specializes in trials and appeals with an emphasis on oil and gas and business related litigation. The firm is also experienced in the areas of general business, environmental, labor and employment, family and real estate law.
Areas of Legal Practice
Experienced
Experienced
Daniel is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell, and a Texas Super Lawyer, as named by Thomson Reuters in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 (Business Litigation).
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About

Daniel Lanfear is a trial attorney who handles commercial litigation matters with an increasing emphasis in real estate and trust/estate-related litigation. He also has experience in the areas of general business, environmental, labor and employment, antitrust, trade secret, and oil, gas and mineral law.

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Community

  • Youth Orchestra of San Antonio, Board Member, 2003
  • Board of Adjustment, City of Alamo Heights, former member, 2002
  • The Community Clinic, Inc., President, 2000; Board Member, 1997-2001
  • Rotary Club of Alamo Heights, 2009-2016

Recognition

  • Named Texas Super Lawyers’ Rising Star by Thomson Reuters, 2004-2005
  • Named among San Antonio’s Best Lawyers by S.A. Scene, 2006-2009, 2012
  • AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
  • Named a Texas Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, 2016-2024 (Business Litigation)

Professional Affiliations

  • Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
  • Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Certification
  • Admitted, Texas; U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Western Districts
  • Admitted, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • San Antonio Bar Association
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • William S. Sessions American Inn of Court (San Antonio)
  • National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
  • Elected a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation

Education

  • St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D., 1992
  • St. Mary’s University, B.A., 1989
 

Capabilities

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Appellate Attorney

Handles commercial litigation matters with an increasing emphasis in the area of energy law.

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General Business, Environmental, Labor and Employment

Well rounded experience to handle almost any need.

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Family & Real Estate

Daniel Lanfear is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

 

News

2022 Success Stories

August 12, 2022

Successfully litigated condemnation actions and related disputes between landowner client and other family members, resulting in a settlement of a family trust.   July 15, 2022 Defended a local gas utility against a federal lawsuit brought by a gas supplier after the winter freeze of 2021. Successfully negotiated a settlement that saved utility customers millions … Read more

2021 Super Lawyer

March 11, 2021

Daniel Lanfear has been named a 2021 Super Lawyer by Super Lawyer, a Thomson Reuters business. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state … Read more

2017 – 2018 Success Stories

May 23, 2018

Successfully prosecuted several lawsuits to clear title to real properties located in Bexar County. Successfully litigated a Carmack Amendment claim that resulted in a monetary settlement for shipper client. Settled a client’s breach of contract and fraud claims stemming from an investment that went badly for the firm’s client. The client was refunded in full, … Read more

 

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Contact Info

DANIEL W. LANFEAR
dan@lanfearlaw.net

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TISHA FUENTES
tisha@lanfearlaw.net

4040 Broadway, Suite 510
San Antonio, Texas 78209