John A. Chalk, Sr.

As general counsel for a large, independent petroleum refining and marketing   company (1978-84), as special counsel for a Texas real estate developer   (1984-86), and as a member of two law firms (1973-78; 1986 - present), Mr. Chalk   understands what clients want from their lawyers and how lawyers best serve   their clients. As a negotiator, litigator, mediator, and arbitrator, Mr. Chalk constantly applies cost-benefit and risk analysis in assisting clients and opposing parties to understand the importance of efficient resolution of their disputes.Chalk represents clients in commercial transactions and   litigation, state and federal regulatory matters, and ADR proceedings.   Post-secondary proprietary schools and colleges in numerous states require his   appearances before state and federal regulatory agencies. He has assisted   clients with project and corporate finance, and business restructure and sale transactions,   domestically and internationally. Five arbitral institutions (domestic and   international) include Chalk on their neutrals' panels and have appointed him as either mediator or arbitrator in hundreds of ADR proceedings since 1992 involving business   entities, health care, employment, insurance, franchise, real estate, oil and gas, aviation, intellectual property, and other disputes.