John Allen Chalk
About John
Biography
I grew up in West Tennessee on a farm, graduated from a private junior college nearby, got my first real job in Dayton, Ohio, while attending Miami University (Ohio) and University of Dayton (Ohio), and during my second real job in Cookeville, Tennessee, graduated from Tennessee Tech University with B.S. (History and English) and an M.A. (History) degrees. My third real job was in Abilene, Texas, and from there went to University of Texas Law School and got my Juris Doctor (Law) in 1973. I returned to Abilene, Texas, and practiced law in a law firm for five years before becoming General Counsel for LaJet, Inc., with executive offices in Abilene and Houston, Texas, and a refinery on the West bank of the Mississippi in St. James Parish, Louisiana. I worked for LaJet, Inc. for almost seven years until the company ceased operations and then worked for one client for the next two and one-half years funding real estate transactions in the Fort Worth - Dallas, Texas metropolitan area. In 1986 I joined the predecessor to my current law firm as a partner and remain a partner in Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz, PLLC, Fort Worth, Texas. My wife and I have two adult children and two grandchildren, all of whom live in Texas.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
34 years
43 years
43 years
38 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 47 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 52 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Location
Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC
301 Commerce St Ste 3500, Fort Worth, TX, 76102-4135
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John Allen Chalk's Reviews
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Posted by Walt | September 05, 2014
Highest Level of Inegrity and Effectiveness
John Allen has represented our interests -- personal, family and corporate -- for over 30 years with integrity and effectiveness. He is trustworthy and determined. My complete endorsement -- and appreciation!
Posted by Dub | August 31, 2014
Lawyer's Lawyer
I had the honor and pleasure of using John Allen Chalk as a lawyer when I went into the oil business in the early 1980's and then from 2000 through 2007 I practiced with him as one of his law partners. There is no lawyer with more integrity than John Allen. We tried complex cases together in civil ...
Posted by Ben B Boothe, Sr. | January 05, 2014
John Allen Chalk outstanding attorney
We have used John Allen Chalk in our companies for 15+ years and he has been excellent. Well informed with a broad knowledge of law. His experience ranges from domestic business clients to international negotiations. He has been honored as well as recognized for legal skill in international matters ...
John Allen Chalk's Lawyer Endorsements
"John is the go to lawyer for arbitration. I recommend him to people looking for an arbitrator."
"I have been fortunate enough to work alongside John Allen for over eight years. You will not find a more experienced and well-respected attorney than John Allen. He is an amazing attorney and mentor. I highly recommend John Allen."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Administrative law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
Blackstone Award, Tarrant County Bar Association
2013
Credentialed-Advanced, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
Work Experience
1986 - Present
Partner, Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC
1984 - 1986
President, Dabney Capital
1978 - 1984
General Counsel, Vice President, Secretary, LaJet, Inc.
1973 - 1978
Partner, Rhodes, Doscher, Chalk & Heatherly
Associations
2012 - Present
College of Commercial ArbitratorsFellow
2002 - Present
Chartered Institute of ArbitratorsFellow
2013 - 2014
Eldon B. Mahon American Inn of CourtPresident
2009 - 2010
Tarrant County Bar AssociationFormer President
Education
1973
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1967
MA - Masters
1962
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2013
Arbitration Award Drafting
2013
Status of U.S. Dept. of Education "Gainful Employment" Rulemaking
2013
“Managing the Arbitration Process for Efficiency & Economy Following the Preliminary Hearing”
2013
“Maximizing Efficiency & Economy in Arbitration: Challenges at the Preliminary Hearing"
2012
“Texas Law of Arbitrator Disclosure”
2011
“AT&T Mobility, LLC v. Concepcion: Drafting Arbitration Clauses”
2011
“Texas Licensure of Trades and Professions"
2011
“New Texas Workforce Commission Refund Policy"
Publications
2010
2010
2009
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
How much does arbitration cost?
25 Aug 2014
Do I have a case against my neighbor regarding harassment?
22 Aug 2014
Trail de novo for the arbitration award
04 Nov 2013