Sawnie A. McEntire

Sawnie A. McEntire is a Director and Shareholder based in Dallas, Texas, with more than 40 years of experience representing clients in complex civil litigation. He has handled matters in federal and state courts throughout Texas and across the United States, focusing on high-stakes disputes that require strategic precision and trial experience.

Sawnie earned his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 1980 and his Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Dartmouth College in 1976. He is admitted to practice in Texas, multiple U.S. District Courts, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First, Fifth, and Ninth Circuits, and remains active in numerous professional legal organizations.

Sawnie’s practice includes commercial litigation, products liability, pharmaceutical cases, and real estate disputes. Over the course of his career, he has tried dozens of difficult cases to jury verdict and is known for his disciplined preparation, courtroom effectiveness, and ability to manage large, complex matters. He has also served as national, statewide, and regional counsel for many clients.

In addition to his litigation work, Sawnie is widely recognized for his contributions to trial advocacy education. He has received numerous national and local accolades for his advocacy accomplishments and is frequently invited to speak on litigation strategy. His presentations cover topics such as jury selection, depositions, arbitration, ethical claims handling, and effective opening statements.

Sawnie A. McEntire has authored and co-authored multiple publications with the American Bar Association, including books and articles focused on depositions, witness preparation, pretrial strategy, and trial skills. His written work reflects practical insight gained from decades of courtroom experience and is widely used by practitioners nationwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Director & Shareholder, Parsons McEntire McCleary PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Board Member, Texas General Counsel Forum, Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter
• Member, Houston Bar Association
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Foundation
• Member, Dallas Bar Foundation
• Member, Texas Bar Foundation
• Member, Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
• Life Member, Dartmouth Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Dartmouth College
  BA with Magna Cum Laude

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