Mark Walker
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Overview

Mark Walker

Mark R. Walker is a highly experienced attorney and mediator with a distinguished career in corporate and business law. He has served as General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer for several major entities, including CompUSA, Inc., Trinity Highway Products, LLC, and AmeriCredit Corp., overseeing all legal matters related to business operations.

Before joining USA&M, Mark maintained a sophisticated solo legal and mediation practice in Dallas, Texas. His extensive expertise includes:

  • Contract drafting and negotiation
  • Public debt and equity offerings
  • 1934 Act, NYSE, NASDAQ, and Dodd-Frank compliance
  • Litigation management
  • Corporate compliance and governance
  • Formation and dissolution of legal entities
  • Asset acquisitions and dispositions
  • Analysis of franchise disclosure documents and agreements
  • Formation and governance of LLCs, partnerships, joint ventures, and 501(c)(3) and (c)(6) entities

As a mediator, Mark leverages his broad corporate and legal background to resolve disputes in areas such as:

  • Commercial and business litigation
  • Complex commercial and contract disputes
  • Partnership and LLC disputes
  • Employment law matters
  • Commercial and residential leases
  • Unfair business competition
  • False claims act lawsuits

Mark moved to St. Louis with his wife, Perrin, in May 2024 to be closer to family.

Affiliations

  • Member, Texas and Illinois Bar
  • Missouri Bar Admission expected 2024
  • Volunteer, Innocence Project of Texas
  • Board Member Emeritus, William & Mary Law School Foundation
  • Founder and Former Head Coach, Plano Premier Girls Lacrosse Club, Inc.
  • Former Board Member, Dallas Music Network

Accomplishments
Mark Walker’s extensive legal and mediation experience, combined with his deep understanding of corporate operations and governance, make him a trusted mediator for complex disputes. His dedication to fairness and his ability to navigate challenging issues are valued by clients and peers alike.

Education

  • J.D., College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law (1983)
    • Order of the Barristers, National Moot Court Team
  • B.S. in Finance, Georgetown University (1979), Cum Laude
    • National Finance Honor Society
    • Researcher, Center for Strategic and International Studies
  • American Institute of Mediation – Mediating Commercial & Litigated Cases (2021)
  • American Bar Association – Advanced Mediation Training (2021)
    • The Ethics and Art of Settlement at Mediation
    • ADR for Transactional and New Attorneys
    • The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Virtual Mediation
  • Texas Bar Association – Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution (2022)
    • Top 10 Tips to Get the Best Mediation Results (2021)
  • USA&M Advanced Mediator Training (2024)
Rates and Fees

Rates - Mark Walker

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Mediation Rates
2 Party Case: $200 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $150 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $125 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation Admin Fees
St. Louis Mediation Admin Fee - $250 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $500. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.