Mark Rush Williamson

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Mark Rush Williamson

also known as Mark Williamson

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Mark

Biography

The smart professional with the experience and talent to deliver results.

The smart professional with the experience and talent to deliver results.

The smart professional with the experience and talent to deliver results.

The smart professional with the experience and talent to deliver results.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Custody, property division, mediation, jury trials.

29 years

50%
Child Custody 25%

Modification, parental rights termination, adoption, grandparent custody.

25%
Family 25%

Divorce, property division, mediation, jury trials.

29 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-600 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2021 2019
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+ 7
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1985

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Williamson Family Law

12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX, 75251

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Mark Rush Williamson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

116 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 24 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2014 | Child Custody

Excellent Attorney

I hired Mark a little over a year ago. I had never been through a child custody case before. Mark helped me understand the process. He was clear, honest, direct about what he needed from me. I followed his lead, did some leg work and the results in court were what favorable in my case. Mark is experi...enced, well groomed, and sharp. Follow him through the process and I believe outcomes are favorable to his methods.

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2014

Flexible and responsive

Mark and his paralegal answered my questions quickly and thoroughly. They provided a retainer fee that I could work with as well. I resisted hiring an attorney, but am glad I ended up hiring Mark to represent me.

Posted by Diane | February 24, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Mark Williamson is a highly skilled yet compassionate family law attorney. He gives his clients 110 percent.

Mark Williamson is an attorney with integrity and complete dedication to his clients. He makes certain he understands his client's situation then takes swift and aggressive action on behalf of his client. He is professional, creative, possesses a deep understanding of the law, communicates effective...ly and frequently, listens, and guides his client through a most painful and stressful period. I felt protected during my entire divorce process, and Mark earned my complete trust. He is highly respected in his field, and that respect is well earned.

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

A True Professional

I was told to get a barracuda lawyer to help me with my divorce. Mark is a very thorough and professional lawyer. I felt he had great integrity and was well respected among his peers. I was always well informed and felt totally secure and confident in his leadership and abilities. Not once did I ...lose my joy or peace throughout the whole divorce process as I knew Mark was procifient and skilled in my interest. I had the Lord on my side too...so hey...how could I lose having God on my side and one of the best lawyers in Texas. Aside from the exorbitant attorney fees, which I was not prepared for, I am most satisfied with Mark Williamson and would recommend him to anyone who needs outstanding representation in the court system of Texas.

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Total Bad Ass!

When going to battle, Mark is not only prepared for trial; he's prepared to win. He single handedly cut the opposing counsel team's achilles heals all while maintaining a sense of calm and whispering words of encouragement throughout my day in court. If you are facing the beasts in the arena, Mark is... who you want to be tethered with. His skills, experience and quiver are loaded with sharpened weapons with one objective. Victory.

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Mark Rush Williamson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Andrade

Family lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mark is a solid professional lawyer. He works hard for his clients and knows the law,"

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James Padgitt

Family lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Williamson for many years, and have had cases with him, and against him. He is poised, firm, intelligent, an excellent communicator and exceptional in the courtroom. I highly endorse this attorney."

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J. Durrett

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Mark Rush Williamson. I have know him for over 35 years. He is a man of character and a skilled advocate for his clients. Hire him before you spouse does."

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Jeffrey Fletcher

Family lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Top Gun. Top Guy."

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Gerald Tadlock

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Mark Williams. We have had a case opposite each other, and he worked hard to resolve tough issues. Mark is a great negotiator who puts his client’s interests first."

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Kathryn Pruitt

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mark is an extremely intelligent, creative and aggressive advocate. He will not back down from a tough case, and he is at home in the courtroom. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Curtis Harrison

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have drawn several cases as opposing counsel to Mark over the last few years and have found him to be both an excellent advocate for his client and a man of integrity."

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Sminu Peter

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had a case against Mr. Williamson in 2011 and in all my dealings with Mark I found him to be an extremely intelligent, tough, and well prepared attorney that definitely knew his stuff. I'll always remember that despite the years of experience he had on me, he treated me with respect throughout the process. Although tough in the courtroom, his demeanor with fellow lawyers behind the scenes was exactly how it should be. Mark knew when to be diplomatic and also when to flex his legal muscles. I learned a lot going up against Mr. Williamson, and even modeled some of my own practice methods after his. In addition, his office staff was always unbelievably courteous and helpful, even though we were adversaries. I highly recommend Mark Williamson to anyone seeking a family law attorney, and to be honest I'd probably choose him if I ever needed a family attorney myself."

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Eric Lafleur

Family lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've tried a case against Mark and found him to be a tenacious (distressingly so, for me as opposing counsel) and skilled advocate for his client. Anyone looking for an attorney to represent them in a family law matter would do well to have Mark in their corner."

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John Schorsch

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Craig Jackson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Having practiced divorce law for over 16 years, I have had the opportunity to tangle with some of the best lawyers in the DFW area as well as some of the worst. I certainly am not itching to be divorced from my own wife, but if it were to happen, Mark would be on the short list of lawyers to whom I would turn to handle my own affairs."

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Robert McAngus

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a phenomenal lawyer with an exceptional reputation in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. He goes above and beyond to help his clients."

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Elizabeth Branch

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a tough litigator and a knowledgeable attorney."

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Andrew Turner

Child custody lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mark is a tremendous lawyer. I know from experience. He whipped me pretty good, but I learned from the experience, and I am a better lawyer for it. To be the best you must learn from the best."

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Gary Ashmore

Family lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mark for many years and had the opportunity of working with him as opposing counsel on a case. Mark is always professional and his knowledge of Family law is exceptional. I would recommend Mark to anyone who has a Family Law need."

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Thomas Greenwald

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Williamson is an exceptional attorney. He is a fine litigator and he also knows when a case needs to be settled. I recommend Mark without reservation."

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Christopher Schmiedeke

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mark Williamson is an excellent lawyer and is respected by his peers. He handles every case with a personal touch that his client's seem to cherish. I have heard nothing but positive things about his relationships with clients and I know from personal experience that he is a skilled adversary. I recommend Mark to anyone with a family law matter."

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Lisa Mcknight

Family lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mark is an excellent attorney. He has been on the other side of several cases and is tenacious is highly professional."

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Deborah Mackoy

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked opposite Mr. Williamson in a high conflict family law case and found him to be trustworthy and very capable. He represents his client's well, has an excellent command of the law and is a good trial lawyer!"

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Rita Boyd

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Eric Klocke

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Mary Sullivan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Amber Shemesh

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Steven Bruneman

Family lawyer

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Patrick Wright

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Eric Beal

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Krista Hayes

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lisa Garza

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Edward Saldaña

Family lawyer

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James Padgitt

Family lawyer

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Jeffrey Fletcher

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Steven Strong

Business lawyer

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Alma Benavides

Child custody lawyer

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Jody Johnson

Family lawyer

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Stacy Dunlop

Family lawyer

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Patricia Keane

Family lawyer

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Beverly Storey

Divorce and separation lawyer

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George Bienfang

Family lawyer

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Kathryn Pruitt

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Partner, Williamson Family Law, PC

2001 - 2021

President and founder, Williamson Law, PLLC

Associations

2000 - Present

Collin County Bar Association

1997 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section

1997 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Brennan v. Cedeno 14th Court of Appeals-Fort Worth

Overruled in client's favor, remanded back to trial court.

In Re A.B.A.T.W Dallas 5th Court of Appeals

Appeal court ruled in client favor.

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Education

1985

University Of Texas

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Baylor University

BBA

Languages

English

Activity

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