Atty. D. Mark Daniel

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.

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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Mark Daniel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

D. Mark Daniel is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about D. Mark Daniel

Where is D. Mark Daniel's law office located?
D. Mark Daniel's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Phelps Dunbar LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D. Mark Daniel handle?
D. Mark Daniel focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did D. Mark Daniel go to law school?
D. Mark Daniel earned their education at (B.A., 1983); (J.D., 1983).
How can I contact D. Mark Daniel for a consultation?
You can contact D. Mark Daniel directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has D. Mark Daniel received?
D. Mark Daniel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated,.

Practice Areas

Education

B.A.
Baylor University
- 1983
J.D.
St. Mary’s University School of Law
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2020)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, Texas

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