DALLAS - The Dallas law firm of Shackelford, Melton & McKinley, LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of Todd Meier as Of Counsel.

A former Assistant Dallas County District Attorney, Mr. Meier counsels clients in the technology, manufacturing, financial services, commodities and service industries on transactional and operational matters, as well as providing litigation expertise in courtroom trials.

Mr. Meier joins Shackelford, Melton & McKinley after more than 10 years at Todd Meier Investments of Addison, Texas, where he assisted clients in the completion of start-up and mid-size private equity transactions, including reviewing, analyzing and performing due diligence on investment prospects. Mr. Meier is a former member of the Addison City Council and previously served as the president and general manager of a trio of successful Dallas auto dealerships.

"Todd comes to us with a unique and diverse legal and business background," says John Shackelford, a founding partner of Shackelford, Melton & McKinley. "He is a great addition, both for our firm and our clients."

Mr. Meier is involved in numerous civic and charitable organizations including serving on the State Fair of Texas Board of Directors, in addition to work with the Salesmanship Club of Dallas, Addison Business Association, Addison Advocates, Greenhill School Investment Committee, Addison Arbor Foundation and the Metrocrest Social Services Board of Directors.

Shackelford, Melton & McKinley, LLP, is a business and commercial law firm representing financial institutions, real estate owners and developers, automobile dealerships, and businesses in legal matters across the country. The firm's attorneys offer a wide range of specialized experience reflecting the increasingly complex legal, financial and social environments confronted by their clients. Learn more about the firm at www.shacklaw.net.

For more information, contact Rhonda Reddick at 800-559-4534 or rhonda@androvett.com.