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P. William Stark

P. William (Bill) Stark is trial lawyer whose national practice focuses on complex business disputes. He is experienced in resolving cases through litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. Bill is acknowledged by his clients and peers as a leader in his field and has been recognized innumerous publications, including Super Lawyers (2018-2024) and Best Lawyers in America (2024-2025). He has experience handling complex commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, seeking and defeating injunctive relief, fraud, partnership disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, covenants not to compete/solicit, real estate litigation, securities litigation, energy litigation, construction contracts, commercial arbitrations, labor and employment disputes, and intellectual property. He represents individuals and businesses as both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, as well as in national and international bodies, such as the American Arbitration Association, the ICC Court of Arbitration, and the London Court of International Arbitration.

Bill is also a leader of the Video Games and Esports Group. Bill advises clients in the esports and video gaming industry with respect to digital content development, distribution, regulation, entertainment, and consumption. He assists and counsels clients regarding esports regulation, training, anti-corruption, compliance, and litigation issues. Bill assists clients in understanding and navigating the complex and rapidly evolving esports legal and regulatory landscape to proactively navigate the opportunities and challenges that arise on a daily basis.

In The Mark at Weatherford Owner, LLC v. Darwin German, the Texas Business Court’s Eighth Division enforced a contractual put right and clarified how “default” and “payable” are interpreted in commercial agreements.

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