Hunter Thorne McLean

Majority of practice consists of representing clients in all manner of commercial and business disputes with an emphasis on large complex litigation. Represents a broad spectrum of clients including individuals to large publicly traded companies. Significant experience with complex disputes involving contracts, fraud, employment agreements, trade secrets, covenants not to compete, construction, real estate, leases, mineral interests, oil & gas, insurance coverage, personal injury, products liability, and health care. Has obtained favorable verdicts, arbitration awards, and settlements on behalf of clients and successfully defended clients against multimillion dollar claims. In addition, represents clients as outside general counsel on various matters and in connection with certain transactions and contracts. Member of the American Arbitration Association roster of neutral arbitrators since 2007.

Awards & Recognitions

Named to the Best Lawyers list in Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Labor and Employment 2019 to present

Recognized as a Super Lawyer 2013 to present and Rising Star in 2006 and 2008. Super Lawyers is a Thomson-Reuters service printed in Texas Monthly.

Recognized as a Power Attorney in 2014 by the Fort Worth Business Press

Recognized by FW Magazine’s as one of “The 400 Most Influential People in Fort Worth ” 2021, 2022, and 2023

Recognized by Fort Worth Magazine as a Top Attorney in each year from 2002 to present.

Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine 2018 to present

Recognized as “40 Under 40” by Fort Worth Business Press, 2008.

AV Rated Martindale Hubbell: Preeminent.

AVVO rated Superb

Testimonials

'Hunter is an outstanding strategic thinker. His leadership, judgment and counsel have proven to be wise. He is a valuable business partner and a trusted and effective advocate for us.'

Michael Stanley, MD, President - Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.

'Hunter's keen business sense has added value to our company. He is always thoroughly prepared and a step ahead of opposing counsel. There is no one I would rather have on my side.'

Brett Austin, Flatiron Energy Partners, LLC

Publications & Presentations

'Why Businesses Prefer to Arbitrate,' 2016

“Arbitration From Arbitrator’s Perspective,” Tarrant County Bar Association Section of Business Litigation, 2014.

Current Arbitration Practice: Users, Advocates and Arbitrators, 2013