The McCrury Family

Phil McCrury, the 2016 Professionalism Award recipient, grew up in Odessa, Texas. He says, “I must lack ambition, because I never wanted to be anything other than a lawyer.” He has B.A and J.D degrees from the University of Texas and an LL.M in tax law from SMU.
His practice involves tax and business matters including acquisitions, mergers, wealth transfer strategies, asset protection and estate planning. He served on the Executive Committee of his firm, Shannon Gracey, over 18 years and was elected Managing Partner on multiple occasions. His partners say, “...when Phil comes up in conversations, we usually hear him referred to as a ‘lawyer’s lawyer.’”
Phil recently received the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from North Texas Community Foundation for his 20-year leadership role on its board.
Phil and Ann, married 30 years, are active in Mira Vista Country Club where Ann golfs and they have many friends. They also enjoy overseeing the ranch in Oklahoma where Ann grew up, and visiting the nation’s National Wildlife Refuges.