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Mark entered private practice as a litigator in a boutique probate and trust firm, representing executors, guardians, and beneficiaries in complex estate and trust litigation. He has also represented fiduciaries in all phases of estate, trust, and guardianship administration. Mark enjoys the investigatory aspects of estate and trust litigation, including reviewing and analyzing medical, financial, and suspicious property records and transactions. Mark is committed to developing and maintaining strong, personal relationships with clients. He endeavors to offer smart, pragmatic and cost-effective legal advice. Mark believes that the strongest winning position is one that is simple, direct, and understandable and he realizes that estate and guardianship litigation often involves substantial damage to family relationships. While he strives to advocate strong, aggressive positions for clients, Mark also strives to resolve disputes in an ethical and reasonable manner that, if desired, does not preclude the opportunity for reconciliation.
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 2005
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State: Arizona
Acquired: 1978
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4851 LBJ Freeway, Suite 601, Dallas, TX, 75244-6004
19 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Probate
Posted by Robert | November 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Best In Class
Mark came into my case as a referral by a trusted friend. I quickly realized that he possesses a natural talent of being able to sift through the nonsense and is able to really identify the areas that need to be addressed. He did this with such finesse and all the while demonstrated his understandi...
Posted by John | August 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Great representation!
I contacted Mark on the recommendation of another lawyer. I'm in Indiana and my niece is in Virginia, but her father died in Texas. Her step mom was the executor and wasn't very cooperative with following my brother's will. Mark and James did a great job for us getting things resolved. Very effic...
Posted by Stephanie | June 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Outstanding
Mark was able to consolidate my husband's complicated estate and help me understand the process. I was overwhelmed and confused until Mark simplified the process and explained it to me in terms I could understand. I felt confident in his ability to stay on top of my case, keep me informed and provide...
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Excellent attorney
The probating of my mother’s will was extremely difficult due to the unusual wordings of the will and the circumstances involved with several of the beneficiaries. During the entire experience , including arbitration and a court trial, Mark was not only extremely knowledgeable but also very sup...
Posted by CLM | March 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Lawyer to Lawyer
As a practicing lawyer, I had never envisioned I would need a lawyer to hande a personal matter. However, when I was in need of a probate lawyer, I was recommended to Mark. From the inception, Mark was responsive, receptive and professional. Mark offered relevant discussions to determine the most ef...
"I highly endorse Mark Caldwell. We have worked together on matters and he has shown the highest skill level in handling complex cases."
"Mark is an excellent trial attorney in probate ligitation. This area of law is a specialized area and I would recommend anyone involved in will contests or other probate issues, contact him for help."
"I endorse this lawyer.I have known Mark for many years. He is an amazing litigator and a lawyer with a great deal of integrity. I highly recommend him."
Probate lawyer
Probate lawyer
Estate planning lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2018
Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2010 - Present
Associate, Burdette & Rice, PLLC
2012 - Present
City of Sachse Economic Development CorporationBoard of Directors
2012 - Present
Charter Review Commission for The City of SachseMember
Trial Skills Section Member
Elder Law Section Member
Board of Directors
2005
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2011
An Introduction to Guardianships
2010
Proof of Facts and Common Evidentiary Problems Encountered in Contested Probate Proceedings
2012
2009