Atty. D. Mark Davis
Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Alpha Theta; Order of the Coif. Member, Board of Barristers, 1985-1986.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 40+ Years Experience
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About D. Mark Davis at a Glance
D. Mark Davis is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Craddock Davis & Krause LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on construction and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texa (1990), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1991). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1986) and Texas Tech University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas State Bar of New Mexico College of the State Bar of Texas Attorney Council, National Association of Homebuilders and Texas Association of Builders. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About D. Mark Davis
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Phi Alpha Theta
- Order of the Coif
- Member, Board of Barristers, 1985-1986
- Listed in Texas Monthly Magazine as "Texas Super Lawyer" 2011 to Present
Author
- "HOW: Gone But Not Forgotten," Texas Builder, May 2001
- Chapter 16, "Immunity Defenses," Architect and Engineer Liability: Claims against Design Professionals, 3rd Edition, May 2006, 5th Edition, 2020
- AV Peer Review Rated, Construction Litigation 2016-2018
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D. Mark Davis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Mark Davis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Construction Law in Dallas
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Civil Litigation in Dallas
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 Dallas 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-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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Why Clients in Dallas Choose D. Mark Davis
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 Davis's practice in the field of construction and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
D. Mark Davis brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texa, D. Mark Davis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering construction and litigation, D. Mark Davis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means D. Mark Davis 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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