Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC in Dallas/Fort Wor...

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

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Regional

Dallas/Fort Worth

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Arbitration

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Litigation - Patent

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Mediation

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Commercial Litigation

Firm Leadership

Hunter T. McLean

Member

Thomas S. Brandon, Jr.

Member

Rankings

Regional

Dallas/Fort Worth

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Arbitration

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Litigation - Patent

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Mediation

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Commercial Litigation

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Elder Law

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Trusts and Estates

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

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Dallas/Fort Worth

Litigation - Construction

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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.