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.
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
Industry Specific Resumes
•AAA Resume
•Arbitrator (Private Ad Hoc) Resume
•Energy Resume
•Healthcare Resume
•International Commercial Resume
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
American Bar Foundation; Texas Bar Foundation; Tarrant County Bar Association; Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; College of Commercial Arbitrators; College of State Bar of Texas.
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely
respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
I have used Mr. John Allen Chalk, Sr. for many different types of law in business and personal matters and have always, without exception, been pleased with his work.
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