Hastings L. Hanshaw

Hastings L. Hanshaw is a founding partner at Hanshaw Kennedy Hafen, LLP, and a highly respected trial lawyer based in Frisco, Texas. With over 20 years of legal experience, he focuses on business litigation, employment disputes, OSHA claims, estate litigation, and more. Known for his sharp legal mind and results-driven approach,

Hastings has helped both companies and individuals resolve complex legal issues across Texas and beyond. He holds the distinction of being named a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, a title awarded to only the top 5% of attorneys in the state. Expertise.com also recognized him as a Top Employment Lawyer in Frisco.

Hastings earned his B.A. from Baylor University in 1995. He went on to complete his J.D. at the University of Arkansas in 1999.

After law school, Hastings began his career with Cozen O’Connor, a large Philadelphia-based law firm. He later joined the boutique litigation firm Travis and Thompson. In 2004, he co-founded Hanshaw Kennedy with a former law school classmate, building a firm known for strong courtroom advocacy and client-focused legal strategies. Over the years, Hastings has secured victories and settlements worth tens of millions of dollars for clients in court and arbitration. His work spans trials in Texas, neighboring states, and even California.

Hastings is a trusted advocate for clients facing high-stakes litigation. He has successfully tried hundreds of cases for businesses, individuals, and estate holders, earning a reputation for thorough preparation and winning outcomes. His practice includes business law, employment law, healthcare law, OSHA matters, mediation, and partnership disputes.

Hastings L. Hanshaw is licensed to practice in Texas and Arkansas and is admitted to multiple U.S. District Courts across Texas. He is also an active member of several legal organizations, including the State Bar of Texas, the Arkansas Bar Association, and the Dallas and Collin County Bar Associations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hanshaw Kennedy Hafen, LLP
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
• Member, Collin County Bar Association
• Member, Collin County Young Lawyers Association
• Member, Frisco Chamber of Commerce

Licensed State

• Texas
• Arkansas

Education

• University of Arkansas
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Baylor University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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