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Attorneys - John Clark Long IV
Practice Highlights
John Clark Long IV focuses his practice on business and governmental litigation. Mr. Long has significant experience representing county governments, cities, banks, private companies, and private individuals in a wide range of commercial disputes. These representations often involve governmental issues, employment law, construction defects, contract disputes, business torts, lender liability and/or complex probate and trust issues.
Mr. Long is an accomplished trial lawyer who has tried numerous cases in state and federal court, handled complex negotiations, and advised clients on risk avoidance measures and litigation strategy. Mr. Long served as Chief of the Civil Division of the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, where he had the opportunity to defend the county's elected officials and employees in civil rights, tort claims, breach of contract, employment claims, and constitutional challenges to laws and ordinances.
Mr. Long is an accomplished trial lawyer who has tried numerous cases in state and federal court, handled complex negotiations, and advised clients on risk avoidance measures and litigation strategy. Mr. Long served as Chief of the Civil Division of the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, where he had the opportunity to defend the county's elected officials and employees in civil rights, tort claims, breach of contract, employment claims, and constitutional challenges to laws and ordinances.
Career Highlights, Honors, and Appointments
Board Certified, Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Former Chief of the Civil Division, Dallas County District Attorney's Office
Assistant District Attorney, Kaufman County District Attorney
Former Chief of the Civil Division, Dallas County District Attorney's Office
Assistant District Attorney, Kaufman County District Attorney
Educational and Professional Background
St. Mary's Law School (J.D.), member St. Mary's Law Journal
University of Texas at Dallas (B.S., Business Administration)
State Bar of Texas
University of Texas at Dallas (B.S., Business Administration)
State Bar of Texas
Professional Licenses
The Supreme Court of Texas, 1984
United States Supreme Court
United States District Courts for Western and Northern Districts of Texas
United States Supreme Court
United States District Courts for Western and Northern Districts of Texas
Professional Memberships
Texas District and County Attorney's Association
Approved Counsel, Texas Association of Counties
Approved Counsel, Texas Association of Counties
Notable Publications and Presentations
Texas District and County Attorney's Association, speaker and author Civil Law Seminar, 2001: The Trial, Jury Questions & Closing Arguments; 2002: Title VII
Texas District and County Attorney's Association Newsletter, 1999, 2000
Texas District and County Attorney's Association Newsletter, 1999, 2000
Contact Information
Mr. Long can be reached at the firm's Dallas office:
Dallas Office
1700 Pacific Ave., Suite 4501
Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 397-0390
(214) 397-0389 fax
Dallas Office
1700 Pacific Ave., Suite 4501
Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 397-0390
(214) 397-0389 fax