D. Mark Daniel

D. Mark Daniel

Fort Worth, TX recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Phelps Dunbar LLP

201 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Biography

Mark Daniel has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in complex litigation matters as well as commercial transactional advice. In particular, he represents public utilities across Texas in complex personal injury and property damage litigation matters, involving electrical contact, gas explosions, commercial negligence and transportation. He also represents utilities in the areas of condemnation and easement/right-of-way acquisition, easement disputes and damage recovery.

Mark also handles a variety of commercial litigation matters including products liability, premises liability, insurance, construction, executive retention and antitrust. His clients are involved in the public utility, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, technology and insurance sectors. He represents corporations, businesses and individuals in both state and federal courts across Texas.

In addition to his practice in litigation, Mark also provides transactional legal services, including drafting contracts and agreements, as well as general business counseling on topics such as compliance programs, risk management and litigation management.

Phelps Dunbar LLP

201 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Baylor University, B.A., graduated 1983
  • St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1983

  • Texas, Texas

  • Natural Gas Claims & Litigation Association - Member
  • State Bar of Texas - Member
  • Tarrant County Bar Association - Member

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • Texas, Texas
  • Natural Gas Claims & Litigation Association - Member
  • State Bar of Texas - Member
  • Tarrant County Bar Association - Member
  • Baylor University, B.A., graduated 1983
  • St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1983
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Awards:
  • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Commercial Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America (2020)

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