Egan Nelson Places 12 Attorneys on 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers List

Egan Nelson LLP said 12 of its attorneys were named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America guide, a recognition spanning its Austin, Dallas and Houston offices. The firm announced the selections in a Business Wire release on October 27, 2026.

Twelve Egan Nelson Attorneys on the 2027 Lawdragon List

Egan Nelson is a Dallas-headquartered boutique law firm founded in 2009 that advises venture-backed startups, private equity funds, Fortune 500 companies and energy-sector clients, according to company records. The firm said the recognition across its office footprint reflects its transactional work in corporate, energy and technology dealmaking.

Lawdragon's annual Dealmakers guide honors lawyers who guide corporations, investment funds and emerging growth companies through investments and corporate transactions, according to the release. The firm's Austin honorees are Matt R. Bair, for venture capital investments and debt financings, M&A, startup formation and financings, and corporate restructurings; Nicolas Lee, for corporate and securities, M&A, private equity, corporate governance, renewable energy, technology and venture capital; Thomas R. Nelson, for corporate and securities, M&A, private equity and venture capital, corporate governance, and startup and emerging technology; and Mitul D. Patel, for corporate finance, corporate and securities, M&A, and general corporate work. Douglas C. Atnipp in Houston was recognized for energy transactions and general corporate and finance transactions.

"To have twelve of our partners recognized on this national list is a testament to the depth of our bench and the trust our clients place in us," said founding partner Mr. Egan. He said the recognition reflects the firm's work from Austin's venture capital ecosystem to Houston's energy transactions and Dallas's middle-market M&A arena.

Egan Nelson's Office Footprint and Client Base

Egan Nelson has established and scaled offices across seven U.S. cities, with Dallas as its headquarters plus Austin, Houston, Columbus, Philadelphia, New York and Salt Lake City, according to akta.pro company records. The same records describe a roster of approximately 40+ professionals and relationships with more than 100 venture capital, private equity and angel investors who have backed companies the firm has counseled. The firm's client feedback survey shows an average score of 9.4 out of 10 for likelihood to recommend.

When the 2027 Lawdragon Guide Appears

The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America guide is the edition to which the 12 Egan Nelson attorneys were named, the firm said in its announcement.