Arbitration · Commercial
Expert arbitration of high-stakes commercial disputes before a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators and AAA/ICDR Panel Member.
Mark Shank is a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators — the world's most prestigious organization of commercial arbitrators, with membership by invitation only based on demonstrated excellence in arbitration practice. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and has served on the AAA/ICDR Commercial Panel for over 20 years.
Mark arbitrates complex commercial disputes across a broad range of industries and dispute types, including contract disputes, business torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, trade secrets and non-compete matters, technology and intellectual property disputes, energy disputes, construction disputes, financial services disputes, franchise disputes, and international commercial arbitrations.
His 40+ years of commercial trial experience — having tried hundreds of cases in Texas courts and arbitration forums — gives him the ability to manage complex evidentiary issues, control multi-day hearings, and issue well-reasoned, legally sound awards that withstand challenge.
Mark serves as sole arbitrator and as a member of three-arbitrator panels, including as chair arbitrator. He is experienced in both domestic and international commercial arbitrations, including matters under ICDR, ICC, and UNCITRAL rules.
Why Choose Mark
The Process
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Parties may select Mark directly or through an ADR provider. Mark is on the AAA/ICDR Commercial Panel and the CPR Distinguished Neutrals Panel.
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Mark conducts a preliminary hearing to establish the schedule, discovery parameters, briefing schedule, and procedural rules tailored to the dispute.
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Mark takes a proportionality approach — allowing sufficient discovery for a fair hearing while avoiding litigation-style expense and delay.
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Mark rules on dispositive motions, motions in limine, and other pre-hearing matters with well-reasoned written decisions.
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Mark conducts a formal hearing with opening statements, direct and cross-examination, expert testimony, and closing arguments.
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Mark issues a written, reasoned award that is binding and enforceable under the FAA and Texas Arbitration Act.
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Reach Mark directly by phone or email — available in-person in Dallas and via video conference nationwide.
