Dale Gene Markland, Business Attorney in Dallas, Texas
Over 53 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratMarkland Hanley
Dallas, TX
Practicing business in Dallas since 1973.
- 53+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Dale Gene Markland is a partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Dale has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Markland Hanley. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- over 53 years
- Known for
- Business · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Dallas, TX.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Dale Gene Markland: Dale Gene Markland is a partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Dale has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Markland Hanley. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Dale takes on
Dale concentrates on business, litigation, personal injury, product liability, and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dale handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Dallas, Texas
Dale takes business matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dale agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Dallas, Texas
Dale takes litigation matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dale agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Dallas, Texas
Dale takes personal injury matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dale agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Dallas, Texas
Dale takes product liability matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dale agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Dallas, Texas
Dale takes health care matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dale agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Dale Gene Markland — business lawyer in Dallas
Dale Gene Markland is a partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Dale has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Markland Hanley. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Mr. Dale Gene Markland is a lawyer practicing biogenetically engineered products liability, biomedical products liability, biotechnology litigation and 8 other areas of law. Dale received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1971, and has been licensed for 53 years. Dale practices at Markland Hanley in Dallas, TX.
How Dale handles business matters
Mr. Dale Gene Markland is a lawyer practicing biogenetically engineered products liability, biomedical products liability, biotechnology litigation and 8 other areas of law. Dale received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1971, and has been licensed for 53 years. Dale practices at Markland Hanley in Dallas, TX.
Who Dale represents
Dale reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and personal injury matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Texas School of Law
J.D. · 1974
University of Texas at Austin
B.A. · 1971
Jurisdictions
Dale's state bar admissions
Texas All Texas stat
1973 · ACTIVE
Dale studied at J.D. in University of Texas School of Law and B.A. in University of Texas at Austin.
Law school and academic background
Dale completed J.D. in University of Texas School of Law and B.A. in University of Texas at Austin. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dale runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Dale has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Dale's professional memberships and bar associations
- Texas Bar Foundation. Such Fellows are nominated by Texas Bar Members and are selected from 1/3 of 1% of the membership of the State Bar of Texas based on an outstanding record in the legal profession and on commitment to support the community at large.
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Nanotex USA 08 Dallas conference during International Nanotechnology Week entitled "Accelerating Nanotechnology Commercialization Conference and Expo"
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Annual A. C. I. Drug and Medical Device Litigation Course, for years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008
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Year 2000 SAE Heavy Vehicle Rollover TOPTEC Seminar and Heavy Vehicle Rollover Demonstration
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Joint Workshop on Liability Issues in Advanced Vehicle Control and Automated Highways Systems
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The International Conference on Crystalline Silica Health Effects held in Baltimore in 1994
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The International Pneumoconiosis Conference held in Pittsburgh in 1988 Education and Professional Background • The University of Texas, B. A. with High Honors and Special Honors in Government, 1971 (Phi Beta Kappa
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Pi Sigma Alpha
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Phi Eta Sigma) • The University of Texas School of Law, J. D. with Honors, 1974 (Order of the Coif
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named "Outstanding Graduate of 1974" by The University of Texas chapter of Phi Delta Phi) • Admitted to practice: Texas, 1973
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all Texas Courts
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U. S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas • Assistant District Attorney, Dallas, Texas 1974-1977 Prior experience or results do not guarantee similar outcomes in present or future representation
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Locations
Dale Gene Markland's office in Dallas
Dale's primary office is at Chase Tower, 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 4100W, Dallas, TX, 75201-7902. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Markland Hanley
Chase Tower, 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 4100W
Dallas, TX 75201-7902
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How to hire Dale Gene Markland — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dale usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dale charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dale's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dale will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Dallas, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dale
Dale discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dale confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dale's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dale Gene Markland
How much does it cost to hire Dale for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dale walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dale offer a free consultation?
Dale charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dale's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Dale's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Texas typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dale gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dale take my case if I'm outside Dallas?
Dale is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dale will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Dale?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dale will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dale accepting new business clients right now?
Dale's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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