Atty. John DeGroote
In complex business, technology, and intellectual property matters involving parties and interests around the country and beyond, John DeGroote has served as a mediator and arbitrator in significant disputes since 2013. His experience as a litigator, corporate counsel and business executive brings rare and valuable perspective to dispute resolution.
Mediation Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX
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About John DeGroote at a Glance
John DeGroote is a adr attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at DeGroote Partners LLC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1990) and Mississippi State University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, 2006, 2018-2025 (2026). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John DeGroote
- In complex business, technology, and intellectual property matters involving parties and interests around the country and beyond, John DeGroote has served as a mediator and arbitrator in significant disputes since 2013
- His experience as a litigator, corporate counsel and business executive brings rare and valuable perspective to dispute resolution
- Mr. DeGroote previously served as chief litigation counsel to KPMG Consulting, LLC/BearingPoint, Inc., a $3 billion global consulting firm with as many as 17,000 employees, for over eight years
- He later became the company’s chief legal officer and, ultimately, its president
- Prior to KPMG Consulting, John practiced with a nationally known litigation boutique and a major Texas law firm, representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial and intellectual property litigation matters
- In 2009, the U.S
- Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York appointed Mr. DeGroote to serve as the liquidating trustee to the BearingPoint, Inc. Liquidating Trust
- In the time since, he has been appointed and retained to manage various estates, claims, and special situations around the country
- He has served as lead settlement negotiator in hundreds of cases, mediating and negotiating settlements on behalf of corporate and individual clients in more than 20 states
- Mr. DeGroote graduated from the Duke University School of Law in 1990
- Before that, he received his B.A. from Mississippi State University in 1986
- He received his mediation training from Pepperdine University’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution in 2005 and arbitration training from the AAA in 2012
Practice Areas Explained
John DeGroote's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John DeGroote handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Mediation & Arbitration in Dallas
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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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 John DeGroote
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 John DeGroote's practice in the field of adr.
Focused ADR Practice
Concentrating on adr means John DeGroote's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means John DeGroote 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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