J. Shane Brooks

Biography & Practice Distinctions

J. Shane Brooks’ broad transactional practice includes advising businesses and individuals in Texas and New Mexico on complex oil and gas, real estate, corporate and estate matters. He enjoys becoming part of his clients’ teams and walking with them through the challenges of growing and operating their businesses.

Shane has extensive experience working with the firm’s sizable oil and gas team on both large- and small-scale oil and gas title examinations and curative matters.

Shane also works closely with small businesses to help navigate the many legal issues encountered in their operations. Together with other team members at the firm, he regularly advises clients on issues including entity formations, corporate and tax matters, agribusiness, banking, construction, collections and liens, wealth planning, probate, employment matters and gun trusts.

When he isn’t working, Shane spends time with his wife Brie, daughters Blair and Berklee, and son Sloan. Together they enjoy sports, attending and volunteering at their church home, and spending time with their horses and a family ranching business. Shane enjoys numerous outdoor pursuits, including ranching, roping, mountain biking, trail running, cross-training, hiking, fly fishing and bird hunting.

Admissions

• Texas State Courts (2007)
• New Mexico State Courts (2019)

Education

• Texas Tech School of Law, Juris Doctor (2007)
• Texas Tech University, Master of Business Administration (2007)
• Texas Tech University, Bachelor of Business Administration (2004)

Bar Memberships

• Amarillo Area Bar Association

Professional Memberships & Activities

• Panhandle Association of Petroleum Landmen
• Permian Basin Landmen’s Association
• New Mexico Oil & Gas Association
• Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association
  • Board of Directors (2009-2014)
  • Vice President (2015)
  • President (2016)

Civic & Community Involvement 

• Golden Spread Council of the Boy Scouts of America Executive Board (2020-present)
• Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Advisory Board (2017-present)
• Will Rogers Range Riders
  • Board of Directors (2008-2016)
  • President (2015-2016)
• Will Rogers Range Riders Foundation Board of Directors (2008-2016)
• Will Rogers Range Riders Foundation’s Rope for a Cure Committee (2011-present)
• Greenways Public Improvement District Advisory Board (2012-2018)