John Allen Chalk, Member – Whitaker Chalk Attorneys Whitaker Chalk

Background

After 49 years of practicing law, John Allen Chalk understands what it is that clients want from their lawyer. As a negotiator, litigator, arbitrator and mediator, John Allen applies cost-benefit and risk analysis to help his clients achieve efficient resolutions to their disputes. As a Blackstone award-winning lawyer, John Allen has a reputation for doing what’s right.

John Allen focuses on commercial transactions and litigation, state and federal regulatory matters, healthcare and ADR proceedings. Highly respected for his expertise in arbitration and mediation, John is regularly called upon to serve in this capacity both domestically and internationally.

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Awards & Recognitions

Recognized by Best Lawyers® and published in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 and annually since, in the fields of Arbitration and Mediation

Recognized by Best Lawyers® as 2023 Lawyer of the Year in Arbitration for Dallas Fort Worth

Recognized by Best Lawyers® as 2023 Lawyer of the Year in Mediation for Dallas Fort Worth

Named a “Texas Super Lawyer” every year from 2003 to present. “Super Lawyers” is a Thomson-Reuters service printed in Texas Monthly

AV-Rated Martindale-Hubbell®: Preeminent™

Recognized as one of Fort Worth’s “The 400” by FW Inc. Magazine 2021

Named a “Top Attorney” each year from 2003 to present by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine 2018 to the present

Co-Recipient of the 2016 Justice Frank G. Evans Award

The 2012-2013 Blackstone Award, an annual honor bestowed on one lawyer by the Tarrant County Bar Association

Named a 2008 Power Attorney by The Fort Worth Business Press

Emeritus Master, Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, American Inns of Court, Fort Worth, Texas

Member, Sergeant Inn of Court, American Inns of Court

Member and Fellow, College of State Bar of Texas

Life Patron Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

Fellow (Life), Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow (Founding Life), Tarrant County Bar Foundation

Finalist, “Go-To-Lawyer” (Arbitration and Mediation) (2012), Texas Monthly

Areas of Practice

Alternative Dispute Resolution
– Arbitration
– Mediation
– Settlement Counsel

Administrative Law

Corporate & Business Law

Condemnation/Eminent Domain

Employment Litigation

Energy/Oil & Gas

Healthcare

Real Estate Litigation

School Law

Associations & Memberships

• Chair, Ambassadors Council, Amon Carter Museum of American Art (2020-21)

• President (2013-2014), Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, American Inns of Court

• Emeritus Member, Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, American Inns of Court

• Member, Honorary Serjeant’s Inn of Court of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

• Director, Treasurer, Vice-President, President, Tarrant County Bar Association, 2004-2009

• Member, American Law Institute

• Fellow, College of Commercial Arbitrators

• Fellow and Chartered Arbitrator, The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London, England

• Member, Neutrals’ Panel, American Arbitration Association

• Member, Neutrals’ Panel, American Health Lawyers Association

• Member, Neutrals’ Panel, CPR International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution

• Member, Neutral’s Panel, International Centre for Dispute Resolution

• Member, London Court of International Arbitration, London, England

• Member, Neutrals’ Panel, The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

• Master Mediator, Dispute Resolution Services of Tarrant County

• Mediator – Distinguished, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association

• Mediator – Advanced, Dispute Resolution Services of Tarrant County, Inc.

• Member, Texas Association of Mediators

• Member, Texas Attorney-Mediators Coalition

• Member, Association of Attorney Mediators

• Adjunct Professor, “Arbitration Procedure and Advocacy,” Pepperdine University, Law School, Malibu, California, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021

• Adjunct Professor, “Introduction to Arbitration,” Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, 2008

• Chair, State Bar of Texas ADR Section – 2009 – 2010

• Founding Co-Editor, Family Advocate, American Bar Association

• Founding Member, Former President of Osteopathic Health Foundation, Ft Worth

• Member, Advisory Board, Institute for Transnational Arbitration

• Member, DFW Arbitration Group

• Director and Executive Committee, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association (2005-2016)

Publications & Presentations

THE ARBITRATION NEWS LETTER "Series" - Current & Past Issues are found here:

“Adjunct Professor, “Arbitration Practice and Advocacy,” Law 5402, Pepperdine University School of Law, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021.”

"Suggestions for Better Supply Chain Contracts," Institute for Supply Chain Management, Fort Worth, Texas Chapter (2020)

“Protecting the [Arbitration] Award” for State Bar of Texas Advanced ADR Seminar

“Arbitration Fundamentals and Best Practices for New AAA Arbitrators,” AAA Training (2017,2019,2021)

“Arbitrator Conflicts and Disclosures” webinar on May 9, 2019.

Award Writing Clear Concise Complete, State Bar of Texas Seminar (2019)

Handling the Final Hearing, State Bar of Texas (2019)

“Arbitration Update,” TCBA ADR Section (2018)

“Arbitration Update,” Northeast Tarrant County Bar Association (2018)

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Testimonials

"John Allen Chalk, Sr. provides prompt and skillful legal services for my transportation brokerage services business located in Fort Worth, Texas. Our company provides financial and operational support services for independent contractor transportation brokers who work all over the U.S. Chalk and the Whitaker Chalk law firm team have been extremely helpful in restructuring ownership of our company and assisting with the rapid growth of services our company provides our growing number of customers."

Dennis Martin, Member and Manager, SEL Supply Chair Solutions, LLC.

John Allen Chalk has represented me in general corporate and finance matters, including both domestic and international transactions. He responds promptly and with genuine personal and profession concern. He is always candid and helpful in our communications.

Kent Bogle, Fort Worth, Texas

“When I have a question about the operation of my highly-regulated business, I call John Allen Chalk.”

Sharon Gamblin Rowley Owner Fort Worth Beauty School

“John Allen Chalk helped me resolve a stressful dispute with his personal attention and sound legal, business, and financial advice.”

Jay Hearne, Fort Worth, Texas.

“I have recommended and observed John Allen Chalk arbitrate a healthcare dispute involving a regional medical center as well as mediate or arbitrate other significant business disputes. I have also participated in arbitrator training conducted by him and had many discussions with him about dispute resolution. He is a hard-working, creative, and committed dispute resolver whom I will continue to recommend to parties who consult with me. His experience and education make him a truly exceptional arbitrator.”

Robert J. (“Jerry”) Strader, DDS, MSD, FACD, Brig. Gen., U.S. Army (retired) MS, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law Member, FINRA Panel of Arbitrators, AHLA ADR Service Panel of Dispute Resolvers Mediator/Arbitrator in Residence, Duncum Center for Dispute Resolution, Abilene Christian University Abilene, Texas

Education

JD University of Texas School of Law (1973)
MA Tennessee Tech University (1967)
BS Tennessee Tech University (1962)
AA Freed-Hardeman College (1956)

Bar/Court Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court – 1978
Texas Bar – 1973
District of Columbia – 1978
US District Court for the Northern District of Texas – 1974
US District Court for the Southern District of Texas – 2003
US District Court for the Western District of Texas – 2007
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals – 2001

John Allen Chalk