Atty. D. Mark Daniel
Mark Daniel has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in complex litigation matters as well as commercial transactional advice. In particular, he represents public utilities across Texas in complex personal injury and property damage litigation matters, involving electrical contact, gas explosions, commercial negligence and transportation.
Commercial Litigation Attorney · Serving Fort Worth, TX
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About D. Mark Daniel at a Glance
D. Mark Daniel is a business and litigation attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, Texas. Educated at Baylor University (B.A., 1983) and St. Mary’s University School of Law (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About D. Mark Daniel
- Mark Daniel has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in complex litigation matters as well as commercial transactional advice
- In particular, he represents public utilities across Texas in complex personal injury and property damage litigation matters, involving electrical contact, gas explosions, commercial negligence and transportation
- He also represents utilities in the areas of condemnation and easement/right-of-way acquisition, easement disputes and damage recovery
- Mark also handles a variety of commercial litigation matters including products liability, premises liability, insurance, construction, executive retention and antitrust
- His clients are involved in the public utility, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, technology and insurance sectors
- He represents corporations, businesses and individuals in both state and federal courts across Texas
- In addition to his practice in litigation, Mark also provides transactional legal services, including drafting contracts and agreements, as well as general business counseling on topics such as compliance programs, risk management and litigation management
Practice Areas Explained
D. Mark Daniel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Mark Daniel handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Worth.
Business & Corporate Law in Fort Worth
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Civil Litigation in Fort Worth
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Worth
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Fort Worth Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Worth-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fort Worth Choose D. Mark Daniel
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish D. Mark Daniel's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, D. Mark Daniel can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth-based practice means D. Mark Daniel attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues D. Mark Daniel Handles in Fort Worth
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