About Sean
Sean McCaffity: Experienced Trial Attorney in Dallas, Texas
A seasoned trial attorney with big firm experience, Sean McCaffity primarily represents plaintiffs in complex commercial litigation as well as matters involving business fraud, audit malpractice, fiduciary litigation, director and officer liability, fraudulent transfer and whistleblower litigation. Mr. McCaffity has previously represented Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees, liquidating trustees post-confirmation and receivers attempting to collect and liquidate assets for the benefit of creditors. He has been involved in numerous high-stakes cases, including multiple lawsuits arising out of the In re: Daisytek International Corp. (a billion dollar public company) and In re: Provident Royalties, LLC (a $500 million oil and gas Ponzi scheme) bankruptcies.
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
Over the years, Mr. McCaffity has received numerous accolades for his work. He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer each year since 2018 and among the Best Lawyers in America since 2020. Additionally, he has been recognized as the National Collegiate Debate Champion and Top Speaker at the National Debate Tournament.
After earning his law degree from Baylor University School of Law with high honors, Mr. McCaffity immediately went to work for a large Dallas law firm, quickly realizing plaintiff’s work was what he enjoyed the most. Soon after, he was offered a position at a litigation boutique specializing in complex commercial litigation on the plaintiff's side of the docket. He quickly accepted and has been doing the same type of work ever since.
Awards
- Recognized: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Recognized: Commercial Litigation, Practice Area: Litigation - Securities, Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, 2023-2025, Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2023-2025, Best Lawyers in America, 2020-present
- Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2018-present
- Best Attorneys in America - Lifetime Member, Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2004-2011
Firms
- Firms: Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler LLP
Affiliations
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2020
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Practice Areas
Education
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Practice Area: Litigation - Securities
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, 2023-2025
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2023-2025
- Best Lawyers in America, 2020-present
- Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2018-present
- Best Attorneys in America - Lifetime Member
- Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2004-2011