Overview

Whitaker Chalk attorneys and counselors have been serving clients in domestic and international transactions and civil disputes since 1978. We are recognized statewide and nationally for our accomplishments while staying client-focused and dedicated to their success and endeavors. You will find many of our attorneys have been CEOs, CFOs, Corporate Counsels and business owners. We see the big picture, leverage our collective experience, and collaborate with our clients to meet their business needs.

We serve our clients in a wide variety of areas including Business & Corporate matters, Intellectual Property, Real Estate and Construction, Probate, Securities, Tax and Litigation. We provide our clients with understanding and empathy for the realities of doing business, making payrolls and resolving disputes in complex and competitive environments. Our clients, like our attorneys, tend to be individualistic and entrepreneurial.
Founded:
1978
Size:
34
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Practice Areas:
58
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
9

Rankings

Regional

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Arbitration
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Patent
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Mediation
Tier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Commercial Litigation

Firm Leadership

Hunter T. McLean
Member
Thomas S. Brandon, Jr.
Member

Rankings

Regional

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Arbitration
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Patent
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Mediation
Tier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Elder Law
Tier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Construction
Tier
3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Trademark Law

Practice Areas

Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 11 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Community Association Law
  • Construction Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Derivatives and Futures Law
  • Education Law
  • Elder Law
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Government Contracts
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Health Care
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Municipal
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Mediation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Patent Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Trade Secrets Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC proudly has 9 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Fort Worth, TX
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