John-Paul Haskins
John-Paul Haskins

John-Paul Haskins

Partner

Dallas

Introduction

JP counsels clients on corporate matters with an emphasis on private equity, M&A, search funds, and corporate governance.

John-Paul G. Haskins assists clients with M&A, corporate transactions, and general business law matters across a wide variety of industries. JP represents private equity funds, search funds, independent sponsors, family offices, and strategic investors in connection with acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, and financings. He also serves as outside counsel for portfolio companies. 

With experience in entrepreneurship through acquisition, JP advises searchers, search fund investors, and search fund companies at all stages. He also counsels clients on fund formation, fundraising, structuring, acquisitions, company operations, and exit strategies. 

Education & credentials

  • Baylor University School of Law, J.D.,

    magna cum laude, Technical Editor, Baylor Law Review

    , 2016
  • University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 2012
  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Dallas, TX, Of Counsel, 2016-2025
  • Baylor University School of Law, Waco, TX, Adjunct Professor, 2018-2025
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Judicial Intern for the Honorable Kathleen Cardone, 2014
  • Texas House of Representatives, Legislative Director for Representative Kenneth Sheets, 2012-2013; Legislative Aide for Representative Dee Margo, 2011-2012

Professional recognition

  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch in Corporate Law, 2023-2026; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2021-2026; Securities / Capital Markets Law, 2026

  • Listed by Super Lawyers Magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, "Rising Stars," 2024-2025

Impact

  • American Bar Association, Member
  • Texas Bar Association, Member