P. William Stark

P. William (Bill) Stark is trial lawyer whose national practice focuses on complex business disputes. He is experienced in resolving cases through litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. Bill is acknowledged by his clients and peers as a leader in his field and has been recognized innumerous publications, including Super Lawyers (2018-2024) and Best Lawyers in America (2024-2025). He has experience handling complex commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, seeking and defeating injunctive relief, fraud, partnership disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, covenants not to compete/solicit, real estate litigation, securities litigation, energy litigation, construction contracts, commercial arbitrations, labor and employment disputes, and intellectual property. He represents individuals and businesses as both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, as well as in national and international bodies, such as the American Arbitration Association, the ICC Court of Arbitration, and the London Court of International Arbitration.

Bill is also a leader of the Video Games and Esports Group. Bill advises clients in the esports and video gaming industry with respect to digital content development, distribution, regulation, entertainment, and consumption. He assists and counsels clients regarding esports regulation, training, anti-corruption, compliance, and litigation issues. Bill assists clients in understanding and navigating the complex and rapidly evolving esports legal and regulatory landscape to proactively navigate the opportunities and challenges that arise on a daily basis

Concentrations

•Complex business litigation
•Breach of contract
•Business torts, including tortious interference, fraud, and DTPA claims
•Mass tort, negligence, and products liability litigation
•Employment litigation
•Misappropriation of trade secrets
•Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA)
•Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)
•Covenants not to compete and solicit
•Corporate governance, partnership disputes, and business divorces
•Real estate litigation
•Construction litigation
•Fiduciary litigation
•International dispute resolution
•Video games and esports

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2024-2026
•Listed, Lawdragon, '500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers,' 2025-2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 2018-2025
•Listed, 'Rising Stars,' 2007-2009 and 2014-2017
•Listed, Texas Lawyer, 'Texas Trailblazer,' 2019