DARLENE MITCHELL
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L. Darlene Mitchell is a seasoned litigator with 28 years of expertise in general civil litigation. Her practice encompasses a broad range of areas, including commercial disputes, securities, intellectual property, and toxic torts, with a particular focus on products liability related to spoiled or tampered food items. Ms. Mitchell also excels in handling construction defect cases in arbitration.
One of her standout achievements includes a landmark case where she, in partnership with John H. Barr, defended a manufacturer against a significant food contamination claim. Their adept handling of the case not only secured a favorable verdict but also resulted in a multi-million-dollar recovery through a successful counter-claim.
Born in Houston, Texas, Ms. Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Arts from Dallas Baptist University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from California Western School of Law, awarded in 1989.
Dallas Baptist, B.A.
California Western School of Law, J.D., 1989WHAT ARE COURT ADMISSIONS?
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Supreme Court of California (1989)
Supreme Court of Hawaii (1992)
Supreme Court of Texas (1999) -
Food Contamination case, In Re Ben E. Keith Co., Inc., 198 S.W.3d 844 (Tex. App. 2006). See "Texas Chili" in Notable Cases.
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Navigated complex multi-party litigation related to the I-635 construction project, managing numerous parties and lawsuits to successful resolution.
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Achieved favorable outcomes in over a dozen construction defect claims in both district court and arbitration settings.
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