Alan Carrillo is an advocate. His clients rely on his diligence, responsiveness, creative strategies, and knowledge of federal, local, and judge-specific rules to win–through positive settlement or trial. Mr. Carrillo’s Dallas-based practice is focused on litigation and corporate bankruptcy.
Leveraging several years of experience at two international law firms and a year as an inaugural law clerk to U.S. District Judge Brantley Starr–all in Dallas–Mr. Carrillo zealously litigates his clients’ causes. In addition to advising and advocating for general commercial clients, Mr. Carrillo also serves as counsel, including as local or conflicts counsel, to bankruptcy fiduciaries and parties in interest or as local counsel to fiduciaries’ retained professionals.
Mr. Carrillo is also driven by a desire to serve. He prioritizes making connections to better the positions of those he serves, whether friend, client, or community. Mr. Carrillo regularly serves as a pro bono advocate and community volunteer.
After college, I interned for International Justice Mission in Kenya, helping IJM represent children who had been sexually assaulted and prisoners who had been falsely accused and reform the public justice system in Nairobi. That formative year with IJM confirmed my calling of advocacy through a career in law.
To me, baseball embodies timeless principles, the unfailing American spirit, and unforgettable moments with family and friends. Whether I’m rooting for the Texas Rangers in Arlington or savoring a summer game on Cape Cod, time stops and I feel at home.
I believe that public service is at the core of the legal profession. This gavel from the Texas Senate and sound block from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas remind me to act justly, preserve the rule of law, and seek the good of my neighbors.