Dane Patrick

Attorney, Shareholder

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About Dane Patrick

Dane Patrick has over three decades of experience in representing businesses, individuals, and families in high-stakes commercial litigation, building a reputation for trusted advocacy and strategic counsel. He currently focuses his practice primarily on fiduciary and real estate disputes.

Areas of Practice

Fiduciary Litigation: Dane handles fiduciary disputes involving corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts, estates, shareholders, officers, directors, partners, trustees, executors, and escrow agents.
Real Estate Litigation: He maintains an active title insurance defense practice, representing carriers in first-party claims and defending title to insured properties.

Many cases naturally overlap with his other litigation practice areas, allowing for comprehensive solutions to complex matters. Dane’s real estate litigation work complements the strengths of Langley & Banack’s broader practice, leveraging the firm’s extensive experience with complex real estate disputes in state and federal courts across Texas. When needed, he has access to a nationwide network of real estate experts to provide clients with exceptional support.

Approach and Philosophy

Dane approaches every case with a trial-ready mindset, focusing from the outset on achieving fair and just outcomes for his clients. He is committed to providing every client with personal attention, responsive communication, and the strategic use of technology to maximize results.

Professional Recognition and Involvement

Rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell for the highest standards of legal ability and professional ethics
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Publisher and author, Texas Commercial Litigator law blog
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Dane Patrick is dedicated to delivering skilled representation and trusted guidance in even the most challenging litigation matters.

Education

Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1987
- Student Bar Association President
University of Texas at Austin, B.A. with special honors in Economics, 1983

Board Certifications

Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Bar Admissions

State Bar of Texas, 1987

Court Admissions

United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1988
United States District Court, Western District of Texas, 1989

Accolades

AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
Best Lawyers in Business Litigation, Scene in San Antonio, 2019-2021
Best Lawyers in Civil Litigation, San Antonio Magazine, 2018
Best Lawyers in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Law, Scene in San Antonio, 2006

Associations

President, Student Bar Association at Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1987
Former Chairman, San Antonio Chapter, United Shareholders Association, founded by T. Boone Pickens, 1988
President, BNI Successful Entrepreneurs Chapter, 2016
Member, State Bar of Texas
- Litigation Section
- Antitrust and Business Litigation Section
- Insurance Law Section
- Construction Law Section
- Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section
Member, American Bar Association (ABA)
- Litigation Section
  - Business Torts & Unfair Competition Committee
  - Commercial & Business Litigation Committee
- Tort, Trial & Insurance Practice Section
- Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
Member, San Antonio Bar Association
Member, San Antonio Chapter of the Independent Electrical Contractors Association

Articles » Read More

Dane Patrick writes on why Court Finds that Decedent Revived his 2001 Will by his 2016 Hand-Written Notation

Conclusion: Simple estate planning is relatively inexpensive and well worth the peace of mind it will give your rightful heirs, when it comes time for them to probate your estate.
Dane Patrick Elected as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation

Fellows of the Foundation are selected for their outstanding professional achievements and their demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the justice system throughout the state of Texas.
Homebuyers Waived their Contractual Rights to Complain about Defects in Home they Purchased

As you probably have read or heard in the news, we currently are in a seller’s residential real estate market. There is often a bidding frenzy over a home as soon as it is listed, and buyers frequently waive provisions in the standard real estate form contract hoping that their bid will be accepted. The case of Hall v. Rogers shows why buyers may want to think twice before getting caught up in this frenzy.
Owner of Vicious Horse Protected from Liability under Texas Farm Animal Act

In Texas, the owner of a farm animal is immune from liability for injuries caused by the animal to third parties if the Farm Animal Act applies. Under the Act, the Court stated that the Defendant was required to prove that 1) the Defendant qualified as a person entitled to seek protection, 2) the Plaintiff was a “participant”, 3) the Plaintiff participated in a “farm animal activity”, and 4) the Plaintiff’s injuries resulted from an “inherent risk.”

Cases & Publications

Author and Publisher, The Texas Commercial Litigation blog
- https://www.texascommerciallitigator.blog
Author and Presenter, Nuts and Bolts of Subcontract and Insurance for Construction Projects, Independent Electrical Contractors National Convention, 2016
Author and Presenter, Insurance, Indemnification and Bonds for Construction Projects, Fundamentals of Construction Law Course, July 2004
Author, Choice of Business Entity, San Antonio Construction News, September 2003
Author, Enforcing the Contractor’s Payment Rights, San Antonio Construction News, August 2003
Author, Get Legal Advice about Injuries Due to Another’s Negligence, San Antonio Light, April 26, 1992

Personal Information

Dane is a San Antonio native. He is happily married and the proud father of two children. He spends most of his free time with his family. He also likes to fish, hunt, hike and engage in most outdoor activities.

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