J. Bailey McShane, IV founded his law firm with one mission: to aggressively advocate for individuals facing criminal charges and civil injustice. He is committed to providing straightforward legal guidance, strong courtroom advocacy, and compassionate representation—especially for those who are often overlooked or underserved by the legal system.
Bailey earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law while simultaneously earning a Master of Business Administration from the Rawls College of Business. While in law school, he focused on criminal law. He served as a tutor to first year law students in criminal law and research assistant to Arnold Loewy, George R. Killam Jr. Chair of Criminal Law. While working as a student attorney in his final year of law school with the Caprock Regional Public Defender Office he was awarded the Robert J. and Ann Burbridge award for his advocacy.
Before law school, he served in the United States Marine Corps achieving the rank of Captain. He had deployments throughout Southeast Asia and Oceania while he was stationed in Japan. He was also able to meet people from all across the United States serving their country but also further learned about the intricacies of international diplomacy and regulation compliance. These experiences cemented his discipline, resilience, and a strong commitment to service.
After law school, Bailey began his legal career practicing both criminal defense and civil litigation across Texas. He first served in a regional public defender’s office, the Far West Texas Regional Public Defender, representing clients in underserved communities and gaining extensive experience early in his career. This role reinforced his commitment to client-focused, results-driven advocacy.
He later expanded his practice to include civil matters such as personal injury, regulatory compliance, business formation, and municipal law, while continuing to defend clients facing a wide range of criminal charges. Over the years, he has represented hundreds of individuals in criminal proceedings across both rural and urban jurisdictions.
Now based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Bailey continues to advocate for clients throughout Texas, drawing on his diverse legal background and deep sense of service to deliver strategic, principled representation.
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