"I have known Dale Markland for many years. We have had cases on opposite sides of the docket over the years. Mr. Markland is an outstanding trial lawyer. He is well known amongst the trial bar as 'one of the best.' Dale is always extremely well prepared, has a thorough knowledge and command of the technical and factual issues involved in the case and provides his clients with excellent representation. His results at trial demonstrate the tireless preparation and attention to detail that has always been his approach. His actions also reflect that he cares a great deal for his clients. While he is an extremely hard worker and strident advocate, he is ethical and honest in his dealings with his adversaries. He is truly a trial lawyer to be respected and admired. I hold him in the highest regard."

- Larry P. Boyd, opposing counsel, Houston, Texas

"Dale Markland and I worked opposite each other on a product liability case in which I represented the plaintiff and Dale represented the primary defendant. Dale's client had tremendous financial exposure. For several years we battled it out and as a result, I learned firsthand what an outstanding lawyer Dale is. In the twenty years I have practiced, Dale Markland is, quite simply, one of the best lawyers I have come across. His recall of the facts was unlike anything I have ever seen. To anyone considering legal counsel in high stakes or complex litigation, I highly recommend Dale Markland."

- Don Tittle, opposing counsel, Dallas, Texas.

"Dale Markland is one of the most effective people I have ever met. I have been around my share of very sharp people – Marines, doctors, lawyers, politicians, ambassadors, successful businessmen and professional athletes – and Dale is one of the very best at what he does. I have learned a great deal from watching him work over the past few years and I am a better lawyer for it. Dale is a consummate professional and a worthy adversary. I feel fortunate to count Dale among my friends and trust that it will always be so."

- Terrence E. McCartney, opposing counsel, New York City, New York.

"I have had the opportunity to work against Dale Markland and Tara Hanley on major products liability litigation. In every instance, Dale and Tara have demonstrated superior expertise in knowing how to defend their client’s interest on the specific facts of those cases. Their knowledge of the proper experts for a given case and how to use specialists on a given set of facts is impressive. As respected adversaries, we consider Dale and Tara as some of the most effective and zealous advocates for their clients."

- Glen M. Wilkerson, opposing counsel, Austin, Texas.

"Dale, you are the ultimate professional. You are excellent at what you do and a fierce adversary, but always a gentleman and thoughtful in your dealings with opposing counsel. I work very hard but I am not able to work any harder than you. I have found that in recent years I much prefer to have hard working, prepared, confident, and competent adversaries like you. Unfortunately, there are not enough of my opponents (or plaintiff lawyers) like you to give rise to a lot of optimism in me for the future of lawyers of our civil justice system. You did an outstanding job on [case name deleted] — everything I hoped you would not do!"

Dale is also a great teacher–whether in the courtroom, deposition, or training experts and other lawyers. A fine example of this is the outstanding lawyer his partner, Tara Hanley, has become under his mentoring. Tara's first deposition was one of my clients and she has continued to practice with Dale since that time, becoming a very fine trial lawyer in her own right.

Both Dale Markland and Tara Hanley are experienced litigators, capable of handling complex litigation at the highest level. They have the ability to think "outside the box" and seek solutions to presenting evidence and resolving cases. Their wealth of experience gives them an insight and confidence often missing in many of today's so called "litigation" attorneys. Yet, they remain people of the highest integrity whose handshake is a trustworthy bond in litigation matters. I consider them a formidable legal team."

- Ken Lewis, opposing counsel, plaintiff’s attorney, Beaumont, Texas.

"Dale, I wanted you to know that it was real pleasure working with such a competent lawyer without an ego problem. Your deposition of [experts name deleted] was probably the most effective I’ve ever had to sit through. Keep in mind the job offer."

- John Gehlhausen, opposing counsel, plaintiff’s attorney, Lamar, Colorado.