Atty. P. William Stark
P. William (Bill) Stark is trial lawyer whose national practice focuses on complex business disputes.
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P. William Stark is a Shareholder based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, ip, class action, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Te (2004). Educated at University of Dallas (B.A., 1999) and Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law J.D. International Law Review Association Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law J.D. cum laude Southern Methodist University De (—). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- P. William (Bill) Stark is trial lawyer whose national practice focuses on complex business disputes
- He is experienced in resolving cases through litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution
- Bill is acknowledged by his clients and peers as a leader in his field and has been recognized innumerous publications, including Super Lawyers (2018-2024) and Best Lawyers in America (2024-2025)
- He has experience handling complex commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, seeking and defeating injunctive relief, fraud, partnership disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, covenants not to compete/solicit, real estate litigation, securities litigation, energy litigation, construction contracts, commercial arbitrations, labor and employment disputes, and intellectual property
- He represents individuals and businesses as both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, as well as in national and international bodies, such as the American Arbitration Association, the ICC Court of Arbitration, and the London Court of International Arbitration
- Bill is also a leader of the Video Games and Esports Group
- Bill advises clients in the esports and video gaming industry with respect to digital content development, distribution, regulation, entertainment, and consumption
- He assists and counsels clients regarding esports regulation, training, anti-corruption, compliance, and litigation issues
- Bill assists clients in understanding and navigating the complex and rapidly evolving esports legal and regulatory landscape to proactively navigate the opportunities and challenges that arise on a daily basis Concentrations •Complex business litigation •Breach of contract •Business torts, including tortious interference, fraud, and DTPA claims •Mass tort, negligence, and products liability litigation •Employment litigation •Misappropriation of trade secrets •Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) •Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) •Covenants not to compete and solicit •Corporate governance, partnership disputes, and business divorces •Real estate litigation •Construction litigation •Fiduciary litigation •International dispute resolution •Video games and esports Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2024-2026 •Listed, Lawdragon, '500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers,' 2025-2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 2018-2025 •Listed, 'Rising Stars,' 2007-2009 and 2014-2017 •Listed, Texas Lawyer, 'Texas Trailblazer,' 2019
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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.
P. William Stark is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
P. William Stark 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.
P. William Stark is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
P. William Stark is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →
P. William Stark is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets 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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