Myron D. Dornic
Practice Areas
Experience
- Energy Land Use & Municipal Law
- Land Use & Municipal Law
- Zoning & Land Use Incentives
Biography
Myron Dornic is an Economic Development and Land Use attorney representing developers, property owners, municipalities, and associations with respect to development incentives and development regulations from and by local governments.
Myron has worked with small and large municipalities and counties all over the metroplex and throughout the state. He tailors his approach to the culture and personality of each jurisdiction to foster strong communication and trust. He works to provide a solid base for the multi-year relationships that clients will have with local government entities when development projects receive public funds. His attention to procedural and statutory requirements ensures that agreements and approvals are well grounded.
Education
B.A., Oral Roberts University
J.D., University of Virginia School of Law
Master of Urban and Environmental Planning, University of Virginia
Bar Admissions
Connecticut
Texas
Myron has worked extensively on regulatory approvals and incentives for corporate facilities and for the redevelopment of mixed-use, urban neighborhoods. His experience includes:
- tax increment financing districts,
- enterprise zones
- neighborhood empowerment zones
- tax abatement
- infrastructure cost participation
- economic development grants and loans
- historic preservation tax exemption
- public improvement districts
- planned development districts
- zoning entitlements
- land use entitlement due diligence
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Land Use and Zoning Law, 2025-2026
- American Planning Association
- American Bar Association
- Dallas Bar Association
- Congress for New Urbanism
- Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
- Dallas City Center Association, Former Board Member
- Friends of the KATY Trail, Former Board Member
- Shakespeare Festival of Dallas, Former Board Member
- Gay and Lesbian Leadership Outreach Project, Former Board Member
August 21, 2025
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 “Lawyers of the Year” and 106 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.
August 15, 2024
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
May 13, 2014
Spotlight
‘Dallas Business Journal’ Honors Jackson Walker Clients for Best Real Estate Deals
Jackson Walker played a key role in several transactions that the Dallas Business Journal recently recognized in its “Best Real Estate Deals of the year” awards.
Practice Experience
Myron has worked extensively on regulatory approvals and incentives for corporate facilities and for the redevelopment of mixed-use, urban neighborhoods. His experience includes:
- tax increment financing districts,
- enterprise zones
- neighborhood empowerment zones
- tax abatement
- infrastructure cost participation
- economic development grants and loans
- historic preservation tax exemption
- public improvement districts
- planned development districts
- zoning entitlements
- land use entitlement due diligence
Recognition & Accolades
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Land Use and Zoning Law, 2025-2026
Community Involvement
- American Planning Association
- American Bar Association
- Dallas Bar Association
- Congress for New Urbanism
- Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
- Dallas City Center Association, Former Board Member
- Friends of the KATY Trail, Former Board Member
- Shakespeare Festival of Dallas, Former Board Member
- Gay and Lesbian Leadership Outreach Project, Former Board Member