John Atkins is an Amarillo native who practices mainly in the areas of commercial and business transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate formation and governance.  He also has vast experience with economic development matters.  He has served clients in Amarillo, the surrounding region, and throughout the southwest United States since 2005.

Mr. Atkins has represented both buyers and sellers of businesses in a wide array of industries in many parts of the state resulting in mergers and acquisitions aggregating more than $300 million.  He is the head of Underwood’s Business Law Section.

Recognized as one of the state’s top young lawyers, Mr. Atkins was named a 2008 and 2010 Texas Rising Star by Law & Politics and Texas Monthly magazines.  Selection as a Texas Rising Star is limited to no more than 2.5% of the young lawyers in the state.

He enjoys golfing, running, and travelling.