Atty. Mark A. Shank

Atty. Mark A. Shank

Mr. Mark A.

Dallas Dallas 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark A. Shank at a glance

Mark A. Shank is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1979), US District Court, Western District of Missouri (1979), and Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern Di (1981). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia School of Law (J.D. Southern, 1979) and Southwest Missouri State University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Mark A. Shank is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business arbitration, business litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Mark practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Mark A. Shank's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A. Shank handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Mark A. Shank is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Mark A. Shank is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

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

Mark A. Shank 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.

Mark A. Shank is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Mark A. Shank is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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 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 Mark A. Shank

Where is Mark A. Shank's law office located?
Mark A. Shank's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark A. Shank handle?
Mark A. Shank focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Mark A. Shank practiced law?
Mark A. Shank has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Mark A. Shank go to law school?
Mark A. Shank earned their education at (J.D. Southern, 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Mark A. Shank for a consultation?
You can contact Mark A. Shank directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark A. Shank received?
Mark A. Shank's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Southern
University of Missouri at Columbia School of Law
- 1979
B.S.
Southwest Missouri State University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1979
US District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1979
Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern Di
Admitted: 1981

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