Gordon Davis Johnson & Shane

What Gordon Davis Johnson & Shane does

Gordon Davis Johnson & Shane (legal entity: Gordon Davis Johnson Shane & Snider P.C.) is a private professional corporation and full-service law firm headquartered in El Paso, Texas, founded in 1994. The firm operates across 12 practice areas including U.S. cross-border and international transactions, litigation, real estate, business and corporate law, immigration, tax, government law, healthcare law, estate planning and probate, mediation, bankruptcy, and family law. Its stated differentiator is its geographic position at the U.S.–Mexico border between three states, two countries, and two cultures, which it leverages to serve cross-border business and individual clients in both English and Spanish.

The firm delivers legal services through a team of approximately 10 named attorneys organized as shareholders, associates, and attorneys, with practice-area specialization rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core technology is described as not applicable; the firm has no API, SDK, proprietary software, or technology platform. Distribution is conducted through in-person and virtual consultations at the single El Paso office at 4695 North Mesa, supplemented by a website with practice-area pages, attorney profiles, news/blog content (including client alerts on regulatory changes such as the Corporate Transparency Act), and an ACH-based online payment portal for existing clients.

The revenue model is traditional professional services: legal fees structured as hourly billing, contingency fees, or flat-fee arrangements depending on practice area and engagement complexity, with quote-based pricing. Customer segmentation is hybrid, serving both business clients (cross-border transactions, corporate matters, real estate, healthcare, government) and individual clients (immigration, family law, estate planning, consumer bankruptcy). Marketing relies on content marketing via the firm website, client alerts and newsletters to existing clients, and community involvement. The firm has no disclosed funding, M&A, parent company, or external ownership; it is independently operated by its attorney shareholders including Michael J. Shane and Harrel L. Davis III.

Name

Gordon Davis Johnson & Shane

Legal name

Gordon Davis Johnson Shane & Snider P.C.

Website

https://eplawyers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gordon Davis Johnson & Shane is a private, full-service El Paso-based law firm serving business and individual clients across 12 practice areas, with a niche focus on U.S.–Mexico cross-border transactions and bilingual English/Spanish service delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAAAI

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYBPAHAAAK

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYTHACAKAF

Immigration Legal Services & Representation (Law Firms)

Travel & Hospitality/Business Travel & Corporate Travel Management/Visa, Immigration & Work Permit Services

Keywords

• Legal services
• Cross-border transactions
• Commercial litigation
• Immigration law
• Estate planning

Headquarters

HQ city

El Paso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Traditional legal fee structures including hourly billing, contingency fees, and flat fee arrangements depending on practice area and client engagement type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Gordon Davis Johnson Shane & Snider P.C. is a full-service law firm delivering legal representation across 12 practice areas, including U.S. Cross-Border and International Transactions, Litigation, Real Estate Law, Business and Corporate Law, Immigration, Tax Law, Government Law, Healthcare Law, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Mediation, Bankruptcy Law, and Family Law. Services are rendered by attorneys of the firm on hourly, contingency, or flat fee arrangements, with the firm leveraging its El Paso location to serve U.S.–Mexico cross-border matters.

Product overview

Gordon Davis Johnson Shane & Snider P.C. is a full-service law firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services across 12 distinct practice areas. The firm operates as a unified legal practice rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core practice areas include Business and Corporate Law, Litigation, Bankruptcy Law, and U.S. Cross-Border and International Transactions. The firm also offers specialized services in Immigration, Tax Law, Real Estate Law, Healthcare Law, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Family Law, Government Law, and Mediation. Services are delivered through the firm's attorneys and are coordinated across practice areas to serve clients' comprehensive legal needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• U.S. Cross-Border and International Transactions Legal services for cross-border business transactions between the United States and Mexico, leveraging the firm's El Paso location for clients operating internationally.
• Litigation Civil and commercial litigation services representing clients in state and federal courts in Texas and New Mexico.
• Real Estate Law Legal services for real estate transactions, development, and disputes.
• Business and Corporate Law Corporate governance, business formation, and commercial transaction legal services.
• Immigration Immigration and nationality law services, including business and family-based immigration matters.
• Tax Law Tax planning and controversy legal services, including federal, state, and international tax matters.
• Government Law Legal services related to government contracts, regulatory compliance, and government affairs.
• Healthcare Law Legal services for healthcare providers addressing regulatory compliance, transactions, and disputes.
• Estate Planning and Probate Law Estate planning, trust administration, and probate litigation services for wealth transfer and succession planning.
• Mediation Alternative dispute resolution services through mediation and arbitration, particularly for complex business, commercial, and family disputes.
• Bankruptcy Law Bankruptcy and restructuring legal services representing both debtors and creditors, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 proceedings.
• Family Law Family law services including divorce, custody, and related matters.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bracewell LLP: Texas-based full-service law firm with significant cross-border and international capabilities, particularly energy and infrastructure. Broader incumbent competitor for larger cross-border mandates from the same region.
• Foley & Lardner LLP: National full-service law firm with a Mexican office and cross-border practice serving US-Mexico corporate clients. Broader incumbent for cross-border mandates originating in the border region.
• Baker McKenzie: Global full-service law firm with one of the leading US-Mexico cross-border practices. Broad incumbent for larger cross-border transactions where Gordon Davis Johnson & Shane might serve as local counsel.
• Haynes and Boone, LLP: Texas-based full-service law firm with strong corporate, bankruptcy, and cross-border practice. Broad incumbent competitor for mid-market Texas corporate, restructuring, and cross-border matters.
• Jackson Walker LLP: Texas-headquartered full-service law firm with statewide coverage and cross-border capabilities. Larger incumbent competing for Texas-based corporate, real estate, and litigation work.
• Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Large international full-service law firm with active US-Mexico cross-border practice and offices across the Americas. Competes for larger cross-border corporate and litigation matters originating in the Southwest.

Direct peers

• Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP: Major US-based corporate immigration law firm serving employers and individuals. Direct peer in the immigration practice area, particularly for business immigration related to cross-border operations.
• Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy: Global law firm exclusively focused on immigration law, including business and family-based immigration — a core practice area for the subject firm. Direct peer on immigration matters and cross-border talent mobility.
• ScottHulse, PC: El Paso-based full-service law firm with cross-border US-Mexico expertise serving Southwest Texas and New Mexico. Direct competitor in the same regional market across similar practice areas.
• Kemp Smith LLP: El Paso-headquartered full-service law firm with deep cross-border and Southwest US practice. Directly comparable as a regional Texas firm serving cross-border business and individual clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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