Atty. Hunter Thorne McLean
Majority of practice consists of representing clients in all manner of commercial and business disputes with an emphasis on large complex litigation. Represents a broad spectrum of clients including individuals to large publicly traded companies.
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Hunter Thorne McLean is a Managing Partner based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, construction, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993), Arkansas (1994), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1994), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2000). Educated at Southern Methodist University (B.B.A. University, 1990) and University of Houston School of Law J.D. 1993 Associate Editor University of Houston School of Law J.D. Houston Journal of International Law (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Majority of practice consists of representing clients in all manner of commercial and business disputes with an emphasis on large complex litigation
- Represents a broad spectrum of clients including individuals to large publicly traded companies
- Significant experience with complex disputes involving contracts, fraud, employment agreements, trade secrets, covenants not to compete, construction, real estate, leases, mineral interests, oil & gas, insurance coverage, personal injury, products liability, and health care
- Has obtained favorable verdicts, arbitration awards, and settlements on behalf of clients and successfully defended clients against multimillion dollar claims
- In addition, represents clients as outside general counsel on various matters and in connection with certain transactions and contracts
- Member of the American Arbitration Association roster of neutral arbitrators since 2007
- Awards & Recognitions Named to the Best Lawyers list in Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Labor and Employment 2019 to present Recognized as a Super Lawyer 2013 to present and Rising Star in 2006 and 2008
- Super Lawyers is a Thomson-Reuters service printed in Texas Monthly
- Recognized as a Power Attorney in 2014 by the Fort Worth Business Press Recognized by FW Magazine’s as one of “The 400 Most Influential People in Fort Worth ” 2021, 2022, and 2023 Recognized by Fort Worth Magazine as a Top Attorney in each year from 2002 to present
- Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine 2018 to present Recognized as “40 Under 40” by Fort Worth Business Press, 2008
AV Rated Martindale Hubbell
- Preeminent
- AVVO rated Superb Testimonials 'Hunter is an outstanding strategic thinker
- His leadership, judgment and counsel have proven to be wise
- He is a valuable business partner and a trusted and effective advocate for us.' Michael Stanley, MD, President - Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. 'Hunter's keen business sense has added value to our company
- He is always thoroughly prepared and a step ahead of opposing counsel
- There is no one I would rather have on my side.' Brett Austin, Flatiron Energy Partners, LLC Publications & Presentations 'Why Businesses Prefer to Arbitrate,' 2016 “Arbitration From Arbitrator’s Perspective,” Tarrant County Bar Association Section of Business Litigation, 2014
Current Arbitration Practice
Users, Advocates and Arbitrators, 2013
Practice Areas Explained
Hunter Thorne McLean's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hunter Thorne McLean handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Hunter Thorne McLean is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Hunter Thorne McLean is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Hunter Thorne McLean is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Hunter Thorne McLean is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →
Hunter Thorne McLean is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Texas →
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 andnue, 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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