Shane O'Dell

Shane O’Dell focuses his practice on driving value for his clients. Whether defending his clients, pursuing legal remedies, or evaluating to determine if litigation is necessary or avoidable, Shane’s focus remains on his clients best interest. A business-minded and enterprising approach helps to create long-term sustainable client relationships which are critical in sustained success for his clients.  From drafting, reviewing, or revising documents to avoid litigation, or revising current policies and procedures to attempt to avoid litigation and maximize risk transfer, Shane’s primary goal is to effectively and efficiently advise his clients to achieve the best result. He is particularly adept at advising clients to make sound business decisions while ongoing a legal battle.

Shane primarily represents individuals and businesses in various transactions and litigation. His clients span to a large variety of industries and practice areas including transportation, product liability, construction, commercial real estate, franchise, restaurant and hospitality, manufacturing, general commercial liability, commercial litigation, construction defects, workplace injury, nonsubscriber, professional liability, personal liability, first party property, bad faith, entrepreneurial matters, and oil and gas.

The Best Lawyers in America® - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2024- present)

Fort Worth Magazine - Top Attorneys – Civil Law & Litigation (2025)

Fort Worth Magazine - Top Attorneys - Civil Law - Litigation (2018, 2019)

Fort Worth Magazine - Top Attorneys - Personal Injury Defense (2014, 2015)

Charles P. Bubany Outstanding Service Award (2008)

State Bar of Texas, Member

International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)

Tarrant County Bar Foundation, Life Fellow

Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Defense Research Institute (DRI)

• DRI Trucking Law Steering Committee
• Vice-Editor of the DRI Trucking Law Committee Newsletter, In Transit

Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

Dr. Bill Kanasky. "Trucking and Transportation Litigation Defense Roundtable." The Litigation Psychology Podcast hosted by CSI - Courtroom Sciences, Inc. Episode 278. September 14, 2025. Audio, 49:37

Dr. Bill Kanasky. "Analyzing the Path to a Recent Defense Verdict." The Litigation Psychology Podcast hosted by CSI - Courtroom Sciences, Inc., Episode 269. September 14, 2025. Audio, 40.53

Dr. Bill Kanasky. "Misperceptions and Best Practices for the Defense." The Litigation Psychology Podcast hosted by CSI - Courtroom Sciences, Inc. Episode 208. April 1, 2024. Audio, 40:43

Dr. Bill Kanasky. "New Year's Resolutions for Managing Litigation." The Litigation Psychology Podcast hosted by CSI - Courtroom Sciences, Inc. Episode 148. January 9, 2023. Audio, 32:00

Dr. Bill Kanasky."Developing and Retaining Young Associates." The Litigation Psychology Podcast hosted by CSI - Courtroom Sciences, Inc. Episode 140. October 31, 2022. Audio, 38:37

Shane enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. When he is not working or taking kids to various events, he enjoys playing golf, traveling, collecting bourbon, and cheering for the Baylor Bears and Texas Tech Red Raiders. He and his wife like to incorporate service into every aspect of their life, imparting on their children the importance of helping others and maintaining perspective.