Practice Area: Nonprofit Organizations

John W. Shanklin, II

John, an East Texas native, has been a partner with the McCleskey Law Firm since 2019. His extensive experience in banking, business, oil and gas and real estate includes advising on business creation, contract negotiations, and mergers and acquisitions for some of the region’s most recognizable companies and private foundations. His experience in other roles before attending law school gives him a unique perspective on each project. Prior to his legal career, John worked in Houston’s energy corridor for a number of years and later took up a management role in a small e-commerce company.

Paula M. Johnson

Paula McClellan Johnson began her career in 1980 as an associate with Charles E. Galey in Lubbock, Texas. In 1984, she began work as a trust officer for First National Bank where she was directly involved in the probate and administration of estates, administration of trusts and oversight of investments made with estate and trust assets. In 1991, Paula joined our firm where she has focused her practice in the area of trusts and estates with an emphasis on estate planning and probate. Her practice also includes establishment and administration of non-profit organizations.