Mark Robert Caldwell

Mark Robert Caldwell

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 47 years

Litigation Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Guardianship, Trusts

4851 LBJ Freeway, Suite 601, Dallas, TX

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 20%

21 years

20%
Guardianship 15%

21 years

15%
Trusts 15%

21 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 47 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Caldwell, Bennett, Thomas, Toraason & Mead, PLLC

4851 LBJ Freeway, Suite 601, Dallas, TX, 75244-6004

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Mark Robert Caldwell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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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...ng my goals of just making sure the right things were done and final wishes carried out. I truly appreciate his willingness to understand and relate to the struggles of all parties involved. He was able to represent me with a tenacity that I’d hoped for, all the while being able to understand that my case was based as much around principle as it was competing. He helped me sift through keeping first things first and guided me so that I could keep these things at the forefront, as those would be the wishes of my loved one as well. His willingness to be real, personal, and professional showed me how much he cares about his clients and their cases. He made my case….his case…because I believe that he works for what is right and just. I have zero doubt that we will/have reached the correct outcome because of Mark and Sarah. They have been a beacon for me in an emotional situation and have helped to carry out the final wishes of someone who is no longer here to represent themself. For that….I am absolutely grateful…. Thank you to these professionals.

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...ient and practical. Excellent client communication throughout the whole process. We couldn't be happier with their representation.

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... me with honest expectations and representation.

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...portive. Because of his expertise, the issues were resolved in a professional manner. I felt it was an honor to have Mark representing the estate . I will definitely seek his professional skills again should the need arise.

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...fective course of legal action commensurate with finding workable solutions. Mark runs a professional office and has use of professional staff. I wholeheartedly recommend him to handle you or your client's probate litigation needs.

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Mark Robert Caldwell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Johnson

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Mark Caldwell. We have worked together on matters and he has shown the highest skill level in handling complex cases."

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Johanna Bennett

Probate lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Rice

Probate lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elliott Burdette

Probate lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Wright

Guardianship lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark is an excellent probate and guardianship attorney. I endorse this attorney."

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Jason Kipness

Probate lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Goolsby

Unknown lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Edward Rice

Probate lawyer

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Johanna Bennett

Probate lawyer

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Elliott Burdette

Estate planning lawyer

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James Thomas

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Associate, Burdette & Rice, PLLC

Associations

2012 - Present

City of Sachse Economic Development Corporation

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

Charter Review Commission for The City of Sachse

Member

Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate Section

Trial Skills Section Member

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

Elder Law Section Member

St. Thomas More Society

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Guardianship

Will Dispute

Power of Attorney abuse

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

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Education

2005

New England School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Speaking Engagements

2011

Texas Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

An Introduction to Guardianships

2010

Seventh Probate Litigation Seminar

Proof of Facts and Common Evidentiary Problems Encountered in Contested Probate Proceedings

Publications

2012

Baylor Law Review Winning the Battle and the War; A Remedies–Centered Approach to Litigation Involving Durable Powers of Attorney

2009

Texas Law Review A Good Deed Repaid: Awarding Attorney's Fees in Contested Guardianship Proceedings
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