Atty. John L. Tidwell

Atty. John L. Tidwell

Delta Theta Phi.

Texarkana Texarkana 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (870) 330-7298 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John L. Tidwell at a glance

John L. Tidwell is a Member based in Texarkana, Texas, practicing at Mercy Carter L.L.P.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1988) and Arkansas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Ark (1989). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1988) and Texas A & M University (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Northeast Texas, Southwest Arkansas, Texarkana and Arkansas Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Texarkana, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Practice Areas Explained

John L. Tidwell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L. Tidwell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John L. Tidwell is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Texarkana 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John L. Tidwell

Where is John L. Tidwell's law office located?
John L. Tidwell's law practice is located in Texarkana, Texas. The firm is Mercy Carter L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L. Tidwell handle?
John L. Tidwell focuses on personal injury, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John L. Tidwell practiced law?
John L. Tidwell has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John L. Tidwell go to law school?
John L. Tidwell earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact John L. Tidwell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John L. Tidwell received?
John L. Tidwell's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1988
B.S.
Texas A & M University
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1988
Arkansas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Ark
Admitted: 1989

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