Atty. John Allen Chalk
After 49 years of practicing law, John Allen Chalk understands what it is that clients want from their lawyer. As a negotiator, litigator, arbitrator and mediator, John Allen applies cost-benefit and risk analysis to help his clients achieve efficient resolutions to their disputes.
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John Allen Chalk is a Member based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, zoning, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Bar (1973), US District Court for the Northern District of Texas (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1978), and District of Columbia (1978). Educated at Tennessee Tech University (MA. Tennessee, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations & Memberships •Chair, Ambassadors Council, Amon Carter Museum of American Art (2020-21) •President (2013-2014), Eldon B and Mahon Inn of Court, American Inns of Court •Emeritus Member, Eldon B. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- After 49 years of practicing law, John Allen Chalk understands what it is that clients want from their lawyer
- As a negotiator, litigator, arbitrator and mediator, John Allen applies cost-benefit and risk analysis to help his clients achieve efficient resolutions to their disputes
- As a Blackstone award-winning lawyer, John Allen has a reputation for doing what’s right
- John Allen focuses on commercial transactions and litigation, state and federal regulatory matters, healthcare and ADR proceedings
- Highly respected for his expertise in arbitration and mediation, John is regularly called upon to serve in this capacity both domestically and internationally
- Awards & Recognitions Recognized by Best Lawyers and published in The Best Lawyers in America 2023 and annually since, in the fields of Arbitration and Mediation Recognized by Best Lawyers as 2023 Lawyer of the Year in Arbitration for Dallas Fort Worth Recognized by Best Lawyers as 2023 Lawyer of the Year in Mediation for Dallas Fort Worth Named a “ Texas Super Lawyer ” every year from 2003 to present. “Super Lawyers” is a Thomson-Reuters service printed in Texas Monthly AV-Rated Martindale-Hubbell: Preeminent Recognized as one of Fort Worth’s “ The 400” by FW Inc. Magazine 2021 Named a “ Top Attorney ” each year from 2003 to present by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine 2018 to the present Co-Recipient of the 2016 Justice Frank G. Evans Award The 2012-2013 Blackstone Award, an annual honor bestowed on one lawyer by the Tarrant County Bar Association Named a 2008 Power Attorney by The Fort Worth Business Press Emeritus Master, Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, American Inns of Court, Fort Worth, Texas Member, Sergeant Inn of Court, American Inns of Court Member and fellow, College of State Bar of Texas Life Patron fellow of the American Bar Foundation fellow (Life), Texas Bar Foundation fellow (Founding Life), Tarrant County Bar Foundation Finalist, “Go-To-Lawyer” (Arbitration and Mediation) (2012), Texas Monthly Industry Specific Resumes •AAA Resume •Arbitrator (Private Ad Hoc) Resume •Energy Resume •Healthcare Resume •International Commercial Resume Publications & Presentations THE ARBITRATION NEWS LETTER 'Series' - Current & Past Issues are found here: 'Adjunct Professor, 'Arbitration Practice and Advocacy,' Law 5402, Pepperdine University School of Law, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021.' 'Suggestions for Better Supply Chain Contracts,' Institute for Supply Chain Management, Fort Worth, Texas Chapter (2020) 'Protecting the [Arbitration] Award' for State Bar of Texas Advanced ADR Seminar 'Arbitration Fundamentals and Best Practices for New AAA Arbitrators,' AAA Training (2017,2019,2021) 'Arbitrator Conflicts and Disclosures' webinar on May 9, 2019
- Award Writing Clear Concise Complete, State Bar of Texas Seminar (2019) Handling the Final Hearing, State Bar of Texas (2019) 'Arbitration Update,' TCBA ADR Section (2018) 'Arbitration Update,' Northeast Tarrant County Bar Association (2018) View All Publications from John Allen Chalk Testimonials 'John Allen Chalk, Sr. provides prompt and skillful legal services for my transportation brokerage services business located in Fort Worth, Texas
- Our company provides financial and operational support services for independent contractor transportation brokers who work all over the U.S
- Chalk and the Whitaker Chalk law firm team have been extremely helpful in restructuring ownership of our company and assisting with the rapid growth of services our company provides our growing number of customers.' Dennis Martin, Member and Manager, SEL Supply Chair Solutions, LLC. John Allen Chalk has represented me in general corporate and finance matters, including both domestic and international transactions
- He responds promptly and with genuine personal and profession concern
- He is always candid and helpful in our communications
- Kent Bogle, Fort Worth, Texas 'When I have a question about the operation of my highly-regulated business, I call John Allen Chalk.' Sharon Gamblin Rowley Owner Fort Worth Beauty School 'John Allen Chalk helped me resolve a stressful dispute with his personal attention and sound legal, business, and financial advice.' Jay Hearne, Fort Worth, Texas. 'I have recommended and observed John Allen Chalk arbitrate a healthcare dispute involving a regional medical center as well as mediate or arbitrate other significant business disputes
- I have also participated in arbitrator training conducted by him and had many discussions with him about dispute resolution
- He is a hard-working, creative, and committed dispute resolver whom I will continue to recommend to parties who consult with me
- His experience and education make him a truly exceptional arbitrator.' Robert J. ('Jerry') Strader, DDS, MSD, FACD, Brig
- Gen., U.S
- Army (retired) MS, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law Member, FINRA Panel of Arbitrators, AHLA ADR Service Panel of Dispute Resolvers Mediator/Arbitrator in Residence, Duncum Center for Dispute Resolution, Abilene Christian University Abilene, Texas
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Allen Chalk is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Allen Chalk 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.
John Allen Chalk is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
John Allen Chalk is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Texas →
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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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