Rick Sorenson

With over four decades of legal experience, Rick Sorenson is a trusted authority in commercial real estate, business transactions, and civil litigation. Board certified in commercial real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1993, he serves clients across various industries, offering effective counsel in governance, operations, sales, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.

Rick earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law in 1977, where he was a member of the Legal Research Board, Honor Council, and Phi Delta Phi. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas Tech University, graduating cum laude in 1974 while also serving in the Student Senate.

Throughout his distinguished career, Rick has advised leading electric cooperatives, governmental entities, universities, and private businesses on high-value transactions and legal challenges. His deep knowledge of construction, condemnation, eminent domain, and landlord-tenant law further enhances his real estate practice. He has contributed to multimillion-dollar development projects, including the CREZ transmission and Barnett Shale initiatives.

Recognized consistently for his professionalism and excellence, Rick has been named among the Best Lawyers (2020–2025), Texas Super Lawyers, and 360 West’s Top Attorneys. He is a Fort Worth Magazine honoree and a Law Day Professionalism Award recipient. He has also been featured in The 400 list of Fort Worth’s most influential people from 2022 through 2024.

Rick Sorenson actively engages in numerous professional affiliations, including the Texas Bar Foundation and the Tarrant County Bar Association. He also serves on the Cook Children’s Health Foundation and Cook Children’s Health Plan boards. Committed to justice and community welfare, he is a Champion of Justice Society Advocate for the Texas Access to Justice Commission.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder & Director, McDonald Sanders, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Tarrant County Bar Association
• Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
• Sustaining Charter Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation
• Member, National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA)
• Member, Electric Cooperative Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• The University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas Tech University
  BBA with Cum Laude

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