UNT System

UNT System

Office of General Counsel



Dallas Office

1901 Main St., Ste. 216
Dallas, Texas  75201
Phone: (214) 752-5970
Fax: (214) 752-5980

Denton Office

1155 Union Circle, #310907
Denton, Texas  76203-5017
Overnight Mail Address
Phone: (940) 565-2717
Fax: (940) 369-7026

Fort Worth Office

3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: (817) 735-5063
Fax: (817) 735-0433

OGC Core Values: Honesty | Respect | Commitment to Excellence | Collaboration | Trust

Mission Statement

The Office of General Counsel represents the University of North Texas System, including its Board of Regents and its Universities, in all legal matters. We are committed to excellence. We work collaboratively to render advice in an atmosphere of trust and respect. Through our legal services we assist our clients in fulfilling their mission and achieving their goals.


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Role and scope of the
Office of General Counsel

Attorneys in the Office of General Counsel cannot provide legal advice or representation to employees or students about legal issues of a personal nature, such as divorce, wills and landlord tenant issues.   In addition, the OGC does not provide advice in matters unrelated to University business or to individuals whose interests are or may be adverse to the UNT System and its component institutions.  Click for more information.

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Meet the Staff

Jon McGoughJon McGough
Jon McGough is Associate General Counsel.  Mr. McGough received his J.D. cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law and his  B.A. magna cum laude in history from Texas Tech University. Before joining UNT System, he was an associate attorney with Gibson, Hotchkiss, Roach and Davenport in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he practiced in the areas of contract law, real estate law, bankruptcy and commercial litigation. 

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Disclaimer

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