John C. Sokatch

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John Sokatch is a business litigator who never loses sight of the business behind the litigation. As much as he relishes his role as a powerful courtroom advocate, John takes even greater satisfaction from developing practical yet creative solutions to a wide range of complex commercial disputes. He complements his trial skills with a transactions background to put his clients in the best possible position if litigation arises.

Responsive and personally invested in his clients' success, John represents a diverse clientele in commercial conflicts. His practice includes handling limited liability company membership and partnership disputes, commercial real estate, landlord-tenant and development litigation, trade secret misappropriation, and breach of contract claims.

In every matter that crosses his desk, John first seeks to understand his clients' overall business objectives to provide them with options and then set a course best suited to achieving their goals.

A consummate trial lawyer, John has first-chaired numerous large and complicated cases through trial in both state and federal courts. He manages every aspect of a case, ensuring it is staffed for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Understanding that aggressive advocacy and civility are not opposing values, he forges professional working relationships with opposing counsel to reduce costly bickering on tangential issues and facilitate negotiated resolutions in even the most contentious matters.

John also leverages his substantial transactions experience to counsel physicians and dentists regarding the governance and management of their practices, helping them avoid problems and seize opportunities.

His capacity to serve as both a business counselor and a business litigator has made John a trusted and valued partner for his clients.

At the end of the day, business litigation is a business problem in need of a business solution. My goal is to find a business-oriented solution for the client—whether that’s inside or outside of the courtroom.
    • Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2012
    • University of Oklahoma, B.A., cum laude, 2008
  • Bar Admissions

    • Oklahoma, 2020
    • Texas, 2012
  • Court Admissions

    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. Tax Court
    • Recognized in Texas Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star in Business Litigation; Closely Held Business; Appellate; Business/Corporate; Intellectual Property Litigation; Real Estate: Business 2016-2023

    • 2020 Strategic Partner Award for Empowerment presented by DXC Technology
    • National Order of the Barristers, 2012
    • SMU International Law Review Association – Assistant Managing Editor/Write-On Editor
    • Dallas Bar Association – Commercial Litigation Section Member
    • Dallas Chamber of Commerce – Lead YP Class of 2014 Member, Young Professionals Leadership Committee
    • State Bar of Texas – Trade Secrets Committee
    • Big Brothers/Big Sisters Dallas Volunteer Mentor, 2015

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