Dallas Law Firm Changes Name to Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank
Dallas attorney Mark A. Shank, noted for his lengthy record of leadership in local, state and national legal organizations, has been designated a name partner in the Dallas law firm now known as Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP.
- Dallas, TX (1888PressRelease) May 24, 2011 - "Mark is a highly-respected litigator, arbitrator and mediator. His leadership and influence since joining us two years ago certainly warrant this change," says Michael Gruber, a founding partner of the 21-attorney firm. "He has opened new avenues for service to clients and broadened our capabilities in a number of areas. We're pleased by his commitment to the firm and proud to acknowledge his ongoing contributions."
Mr. Shank has successfully tried and resolved a wide range of business disputes across multiple industries during 30 years of legal practice. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law as well as Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, making him one of the rare attorneys to earn board certification in two areas of law. He has served as lead counsel in several Fair Labor Standards class-action matters.
Mr. Shank was recently named one of the 100 most powerful employment attorneys in the United States by Human Resources Executive magazine, and has regularly been named as one of the state's Top 100 Lawyers on the Texas Super Lawyers list published annually in Texas Monthly.
Among his many positions of service to the legal community, Mr. Shank is particularly recognized for his work as president of the Dallas Bar Association and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, and his service as chairman of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, Texas Bar Foundation and Dallas Bar Foundation, and a director of the State Bar of Texas. Mr. Shank is a Fellow of the American College of Labor Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has earned numerous awards for his community service and professional achievements.
"I am greatly honored by the confidence and support I've received from my fellow partners," says Mr. Shank. "The firm is well-positioned for the future and I'm pleased to be associated with some of the best and brightest litigators anywhere."
Mr. Shank earned his law degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law after earning his undergraduate degree from Southwest Missouri State University. He also holds a Master of Laws degree from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, and is an adjunct professor there.
Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP focuses on the business needs of its clients in trying complex commercial litigation in courtrooms across Texas. The firm's experience includes matters involving securities, financial services, employment, intellectual property, technology, products liability and other commercial cases. Clients include leading companies - large and small - and individuals in the fields of private equity, real estate, manufacturing, professional services, energy, and retail.
For more information about Mr. Shank and the firm, contact Barry Pound at 214-559-4630 or barry ( @ ) androvett dot com.
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