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Hon. Mark Whittington (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Neutral Evaluator Special Master
Dallas, TX, United States

About

Justice Whittington served on the Fifth District Court of Appeals for fifteen years and spent six years as a trial judge in the 191st District Court and County Court at Law No. 3. His extensive judicial background includes presiding over thousands of cases and authoring more than 3,000 appellate opinions. Since entering private practice in 2009, he has focused on resolving complex disputes across various legal sectors, including commercial litigation, construction, and professional liability.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Construction Employment & Labor Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Justice
2009
Fifth District Court of Appeals
Dallas
Judge
1993–2008
191st District Court
Dallas County
Judge
1991–1992
County Court at Law No. 3
Dallas County
1987–1990
Private Law Practice
Dallas
1982–1986
Assistant District Attorney
Dallas County
1979–1981

Publications Leadership

  • Author of over 3,000 judicial opinions during tenure on the Court of Appeals
  • Frequent speaker on appellate practice and procedure for the Dallas Bar Association
  • Contributor to various legal seminars regarding effective mediation and arbitration strategies
  • Featured in 'Through the Lens' blog series regarding judicial perspectives on ADR

Positioning Takeaways

A highly experienced former appellate justice who brings a comprehensive judicial perspective to complex commercial and tort-related mediations.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Texas
  • United States Supreme Court Bar
  • U.S. District Court
  • Northern District of Texas

Education

J.D.
Baylor University School of Law
1978
B.A.
Southwest Texas State University
1972

Distinction

Authored more than 3,000 appellate opinions and served at every level of the Texas state judiciary.

Reputation

He is recognized by legal professionals for his deep understanding of the law, his ability to manage high-stakes litigation, and his fair-minded approach to dispute resolution, as evidenced by his consistent ranking as a top neutral in Texas.