Ethan graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas A&M University and received his law degree from SMU Dedman School of Law. During law school, Ethan served as Chief of the SMU Small Business and Trademark Clinic, where he assisted small business owners in LLC formation and trademark registration. Ethan has joined Cantey Hanger’s Business Transactions group and will focus his practice on business formation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and other business transactions.

Business Law
SMU Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2024
Texas A&M University, B.S.
elennon@canteyhanger.com
817-877-2835
817-877-2807
600 West 6th Street, Suite 300
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Ethan graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas A&M University and received his law degree from SMU Dedman School of Law. During law school, Ethan served as Chief of the SMU Small Business and Trademark Clinic, where he assisted small business owners in LLC formation and trademark registration. Ethan has joined Cantey Hanger’s Business Transactions group and will focus his practice on business formation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and other business transactions.
State Bar of Texas, 2024

Mr. Looney comes to Cantey Hanger with experience in various practice areas including commercial litigation and business transactions.  He has significant experience guiding business clients through a variety of legal issues.

Commercial Litigation
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2005
Austin College, B.A., 2002, cum laude
slooney@canteyhanger.com
(817) 877-2848
(817) 877-2807
600 West Sixth Street, Suite 300
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Representative Litigation Matters

Represented car dealer in dispute with debt cancellation agreement provider concerning underpayment of GAP insurance claims.
Pursued claims on behalf of small business owner against former employees who owner alleged violated non-competition agreements by soliciting customers obtaining favorable settlement.
Assisted shareholders in appointing receiver to sell multimillion-dollar aerospace company over objection of minority shareholder.
Represented co-owner of an oil field service business in action against fellow co-owner who misrepresented financial information to disguise true profitability of business.
Obtained summary judgment for RV dealer in suit filed by consumer for breach of contract and negligence.
Represented clients in various probate matters and probate litigation, including will contests, claims against fiduciaries, and beneficiary disputes.
Participated in all aspects of litigation and alternative
dispute resolution, managing case files from the inception
of litigation through settlement or trial.

Representative Transactional Matters

Negotiated, drafted, reviewed and advised on various commercial contracts between businesses including NDA agreements, contracts for the sale of goods, software development and  service contracts.
Drafted internal agreements for clients including non- solicitation and non-competition agreements, employee confidentiality agreements, and independent contractor arrangements.
Advised clients on human resources and employment law concerns.
Consulted with clients on corporate formation, governance, restructuring and exit strategies.
State Bar of Texas, 2005
U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas
Tarrant County Bar Association
Texas Bar Foundation Fellow
Texas Young Lawyers Association
United Community Centers, Board Member and Golf Committee Chair
Lost Creek Neighborhood Association, Former Treasurer

Susan obtained her J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Letters, with highest honors. Since being licensed in Texas in 1986, her practice has focused exclusively on Immigration and Nationality law including employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, and naturalization. Susan has a wealth of experience representing a wide range of client employers, large and small, including high tech companies, universities, manufacturers, banks, and churches in complex employment based immigration matters.  Cases include labor certifications, outstanding professor and researcher petitions, multinational executive and manager petitions, relative visa petitions, and fiancé petitions.  Nonimmigrant matters include H-1B, L-1, TN, E-3, R-1, and B-1/B-2.

Immigration
The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, Texas
J.D.
May, 1986
University Of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts in Letters With Highest Honors
May, 1983
Phi Beta Kappa
slane@canteyhanger.com
(817) 877-2805
(817) 877-2807
600 W. 6th St., Suite 300
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
For more information regarding Susan Lane’s practice, please go to Immigrationattorneydfw.com

Susan obtained her J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Letters, with highest honors. Since being licensed in Texas in 1986, her practice has focused exclusively on Immigration and Nationality law including employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, and naturalization. Susan has a wealth of experience representing a wide range of client employers, large and small, including high tech companies, universities, manufacturers, banks, and churches in complex employment based immigration matters.  Cases include labor certifications, outstanding professor and researcher petitions, multinational executive and manager petitions, relative visa petitions, and fiancé petitions.  Nonimmigrant matters include H-1B, L-1, TN, E-3, R-1, and B-1/B-2.
State Bar of Texas
Tarrant County Bar Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Fellow of the Tarrant County Bar Foundation
Southlake Chamber of Commerce
Southlake Executive Forum
White’s Chapel United Methodist Church
Named Top Attorney by 360 West magazine, 2020