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 21 - 25 of 32 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by LeeAnna | October 31, 2014 | Child Custody

My #1 PROTECTOR

Mark Williamson has represented me for many years, first as a child going through a custody battle and child support issues, as well as an adult with my own child. I can't begin to explain the amount of confidence I have in him, if you watch him in action you will know why! He has always taken the ...time to listen to my concerns and will put me at ease with his plan of action or my best option to handle the situation. I have full trust in his entire team, Monica Ofcharick is the definition of 100%.

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2014 | Family

Dedicated and Competent

Mark was able to see the issues clearly that, as a participant, were not so clear to me. Often, when facing an extreme life change, the insecurities formed in a toxic relationship cloud a person's ability to see their own worth. Mark is able to disallow those insecurities from influencing the task at... hand, respond in a courteous and professional manner and step into the role of advocate with a diligence and a directive force that few can muster. His gentle, yet fierce "no nonsense" approach is genuinely respected by his colleagues and everyone who had a part in the process. His yes means yes and his no means no. When Mark and I decided that a course was best, he did all in his power to stay that course and reach the preferred outcome. He is able to do this, all the while guarding his integrity and the families under his care. I had a hard time following the process and even accepting that I was in this situation to begin with. It was confusing and frightening at times. Mark was very calm and knew what had to be done. He never let my fears get in the way of his advocacy for me or my children. We were well served. There is a detailed packet that is given at the first appointment. This is so helpful. You don't have to try and remember it all yourself. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Mark and his staff are very willing to help. Make notes of all important dates, follow the instructions you receive and tell Mark everything so he can do his job. You won't be disappointed. He is a competent leader in his field and is truly "called" to represent families. He will walk with you during one of the hardest times your family will go through. If you have him as your advocate you have made a very strong decision.

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Lawyer of Experience and Integrity

After several lawyers and court visits with a highly manipulative spouse, I finally came upon Mark and Monica - the best thing that happened in this whole arduous process. He takes no BS from the opposing counsels as well as my oppressive and abusive spouse and always put them back in their place. Hi...s experience along with his calmness and firmness in court, along with his familiarity with the judges and the mediator made all the difference. The best way to put it - he KNOWS this stuff in and out. When dealing with domestic abuse, he even asked for copies of extra information and resource to help him understand and prepare for what we are dealing with. I truly appreciate having them walk alongside me during this process. With their care and compassion, they are knights in shining armor. I wish I had started this process with them in the first place instead of wasting my time and money and energy elsewhere.

Posted by Joey | August 12, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Skilled attorney!

I only had a temporary orders hearing, but Mr. Williamson handled it with great skill, experience and knowledge of the courtroom. He has a great balance of taking charge, while not disrespecting the judge.

Posted by Becky | December 11, 2013 | Family

Simply the Best in the Metroplex, if not the State!

I'll make it simple. Mark Rush Williamson along with Monica Ofcharik are hands-down the best legal team for family/divorce law in the metroplex, if not the state. Once I gave them my documentation, they told me to let them handle it, and "handle it" they did! Mark's brilliant legal strategy and Mo...nica's expert observation/implementation of details were worth far more than I can even express. To have such upstanding, moral, respected, formidable representation was a wonder and a blessing. Please, Please do not look any further than Mark Rush Williamson. It will change your life!

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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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