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John Edward Roper

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  • Dallas, TX
  • Licensed for 18 years
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About John

People don't often seek the assistance of a trial attorney when everything is going well. I understand that; I take my job and corresponding responsibilities seriously. When I'm not working, I enjoy running, swimming, bicycling, reading, learning more about the world's many cultures, and spending time with my family.

Practice areas

Litigation
  1. Litigation: 100%

    The Law Office represents businesses, executives, and professionals in high-stakes litigation.

    18 years

Languages spoken

Italian

Contact

Law Office of John Roper PLLC

900 Jackson Street
Suite 100
Dallas, TX, 75202

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200205/31/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers12
Legal guides2
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
The "Best Lawyers in Dallas" ListD Magazine2021
The "Best Lawyers in America" ListBest Lawyers (Woodward/White, Inc.)2021
Texas Super LawyersThomson Reuters/Texas Monthly2020
The "Best Lawyers in Dallas" ListD Magazine2020
The "Best Lawyers in America" ListBest Lawyers (Woodward/White, Inc.)2020
Texas Super LawyersThomson Reuters/Texas Monthly2019
The "Best Lawyers in Dallas" ListD Magazine2019
The "Best Lawyers in America" ListBest Lawyers (Woodward/White, Inc.)2019
Texas Super LawyersThomson Reuters/Texas Monthly2018
The "Best Lawyers in Dallas" ListD Magazine2018
The "Best Lawyers in Dallas" ListD Magazine2016
Texas Rising StarThomson Reuters/Texas Monthly2015
The "Best Lawyers in Dallas" ListD Magazine2015
AV Preeminent, 5.0/5.0 Client Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
Texas Rising StarThomson Reuters/Texas Monthly2014
The "Best Lawyers in Dallas" ListD Magazine2014
AV Preeminent, 5.0/5.0 Client Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2013
Texas Rising StarThomson Reuters/Texas Monthly2013
AV Preeminent, 5.0/5.0 Client Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
Texas Rising StarThomson Reuters/Texas Monthly2012
AV Preeminent, 5.0/5.0 Client Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
Admission to Pro Bono CollegeState Bar of Texas2010
Class SalutatorianSouth Texas College of Law Houston2002
Distinguished Law Review Service AwardDurham, Hawes, Hering & JordanN/A
Award for Outstanding Legal WritingBodman FoundationN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
President & Managing MemberLaw Office of John Roper, PLLC2010 - Present
AttorneyGriffith Nixon Davison PC2010 - 2010
Deputy District AttorneyDallas County District Attorney's Office2003 - 2003
AttorneyThompson & Knight LLP2002 - 2010
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Irish-American Society of DallasMember2017 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Courthouse CommitteeMember2013 - Present
Dallas Bar FoundationLife Fellow2013 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Trial Skills SectionMember2013 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Litigation SectionMember2012 - Present
DFW-STCL Alumni Network, Firm Sponsorship SubcommitteeChairman, Board of Directors2011 - Present
DFW-STCL Alumni NetworkVice Chair2011 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Construction Law SectionMember2010 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Construction Law SectionMember2010 - Present
St. Thomas More SocietyMember2007 - Present
Phi Delta PhiMember2001 - Present
TEXO Construction AssociationMemberN/A
Dallas Bar Association, Public Forum CommitteeCo-Chair2012 - 2013
Business Council for the Arts, Leadership Arts Institute AlumniMember2011 - 2012
BlackAcre 48Member2010 - 2014
Dallas Area Habitat for HumanityCore Volunteer2010 - 2012
Dallas Bar Association, Veterans Outreach SubcommitteeBoard Member2010 - 2015
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, South Dallas Legal ClinicFirm Director2006 - 2010
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Law Office of John Roper, PLLCTexas Construction & Real Estate Blog2014
Client AlertCalifornia Court Broadens "Advertising Injury" Coverage in Standard CGL Policy2007
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
South Texas College of Law HoustonJD - Juris Doctor2002
University of Texas, AustinBS - Bachelor of Science1998
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
State Bar of Texas Accredited Ethics CLEWhen the Civil Business Lawyer Needs to be Aware of and Call in Criminal Defense Counsel2015
State Bar of Texas Accredited Ethics CLE"Who is My Client?" & Other Ethical Quandaries2014
Public Forum Committee, JFK Forum"26 Seconds -- 486 Frames: When Abraham Zapruder Froze Time"2013
Public Forum CommitteeUnderstanding the Affordable Care Act2013
State Bar of Texas Accredited CLENegotiation Tactics2009
State Bar of Texas Accredited CLEMurky Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens Made Manifest2005
TK Trial MeetingOpenings in Verret v. American Biltrite, Inc., et al.2003

Reviews

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Review John Roper

Great help dealing with HOA dispute

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John was incredibly helpful getting us through a dispute we had with our HOA as part of a pool building project we completed last year. It was a complicated case that involved opaque circumstances across the HOA, our neighbor raising the complaint and our contractor. Throughout the process John provided excellent advice, offering suggestions but also realistic assessments of our paths (both pro and con) while providing an empathetic ear to our situation. As we moved towards our (successful) hearing with the HOA he provided thoughtful help on how to structure our argument that was legally rigorous without being obviously legal. He came highly recommended and we were very glad for the referral. Would encourage John to anyone dealing with neighborhood issues and would use him again if I ever needed to.
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Hired attorney

Collection

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John was able to quickly resolve our collection matter when time was of the essence. He was careful to work in such a way that after our debt was satisfied in full, we still maintained a possitive relationship with our customer.

Love his style

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John is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is very intelligent. I always trusted his guided advice and he never steered me wrong. I had almost a 2 year battle with our general contractor trying to wrap up punch list items and final financial responsibility. John was a relentless negotiator and really helped our bottom line. The money he saved me far outweighed the cost for his services, which are very reasonable for the level of professionalism and the quality of work that I received. I love that he was always super accessible and is all around a great guy. I will definitely use John in all future endeavors and obstacles that may come my way.

Excellent Service

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John was a huge assett to our company. He saved us time and money and kept us out of court.

Great guy - highly recommended

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I would recommend John Roper for several reasons. First, John was always my advocate. There was never any doubt about whose team he was on. He had my best interests at heart. John is a good communicator. He explains legal matters to non-legal professionals clearly. I was always confident that we shared the same understanding. He was careful to understand my position. He took time to make sure that I clearly understood the legal situation (from his perspective). He was not just a nice guy, he was remarkably efficient. He took the initiative to coordinate efforts with my other attorney and wrapped up the matter in very little time. I’m no lawyer. But my lawyer friends who have worked with him assure me that he’s really very good at what he does. In my experience, I have found that they’re right. I typically find interacting with lawyers to be stressful. This was not my experience with John Roper. What a pleasure!

MD Case

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John handled my case with professionalism. In a case involving a manufacturer and a client, where I was a middleman, John protected me from liability. With his careful guidance, the case is near completion without any liability on my part.

Attorney endorsements

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Keith Ashmore, Construction and development Attorney on Oct 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Brent Ivy, Business Attorney on Jan 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

John is an attorney who takes the phrase "client's best interest" to a new level. He zealously advocates for his clients while remaining professional and genuine with other attorneys. I have since moved to Houston so John is the first attorney that comes to mind when people ask me for a trusted attorney in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Holly Friedman, Litigation Attorney on Apr 13, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

John is a fierce advocate for his clients. His knowledge of the law and the legal process makes him stand out above the rest. I highly endorse this lawyer and would not hestiate to refer one of my own clients to him.

Janelle Davis, Litigation Attorney on May 17, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with John on several litigation matters. He is an excellent lawyer who is dedicated to providing the highest quality of legal services to his clients in the most efficient way possible. Also, I often sought John's advice on matters that I was handling on my own, and I always found his advice to be beneficial.

Blake Riordan, Litigation Attorney on Mar 15, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

A personable attorney with great experience and the ability to find creative solutions to legal problems.

Brendan Lowrey, Litigation Attorney on Mar 11, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

John and I worked together at the same firm for about 6 years, but in different practice groups. Whenever I asked for John for help or advice on a litigation related matter, he always provided prudent and practical advice and information. Maybe the best endorsement I can give is that when I had a close friend that needed a good attorney for a construction litigation matter, I referred him to John without any hesitation or reservation.

Christopher Attig, Litigation Attorney on Mar 11, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Roper is a dedicated and hard-working attorney. He has a solid knowledge of the areas of law in which he practices. Not only would not hesitate to refer potential clients to him, but I would not hesitate to hire him myself if I was in need of a litigating attorney.

Dylan Drummond, Litigation Attorney on Mar 7, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

John is both an experienced and highly-skilled litigator whom I would highly recommend to anyone needing superior legal representation in North Texas. From his days as an ADA at the Dallas County District Attorney's office to his invaluable experience at one of the state's most prestigious law firms, John has amassed a wealth of legal knowledge and skill that will no doubt be a huge asset to any client needing litigation counseling and representation.

Mandi Akens, Commercial real estate Attorney on Mar 1, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I happily and whole heartedly endorse John Roper. I worked with John at another local firm for many years and can attest to his strong work ethic, passion for helping others, and devotion to his craft. John is not just a smart, dedicated attorney, he is also a thoughtful, compassionate person who truly delights in being of service.

Jason Kipness, Construction and development Attorney on Feb 28, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Jim Chester, Litigation Attorney on Feb 25, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. John is a sharp, diligent, and affable attorney who I am happy to refer to my clients and colleagues.

Cost

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  • Hourly Rates$300-$400/hour
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.
      Always
    • Pro-bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.
      15%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check