John Hatchett McFarland

John McFarland is a native Houstonian and, like his father before him, a trial lawyer focusing on business litigation. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in disputes involving breach of fiduciary duty, oil and gas interests, fraud, land use and financing, and breach of contract. He has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts, including suits involving commercial fraud, lender liability, products liability, equity disputes, and business dissolution. He has successfully briefed and argued several cases to the Fifth Circuit and Texas courts of appeal. His experience in trial and appeals allows him to provide strategic business risk advice designed to avoid, minimize, or position potential litigation. John has the AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability, and has consistently been rated a Texas Super Lawyer and a 10/10 by Avvo and Justia.

• Business Litigation

• Contingent Fees
  While our clients typically engage our firm on an hourly basis, our firm is happy to consider shouldering the risk of success through contingency fee arrangements or blended-fee arrangements.

Texas

Since 1995

5th Circuit

Since 1998

Partner/Trial Lawyer

Joyce + McFarland LLP

2008 - Current

Jeff Joyce and John formed Joyce + McFarland LLP in November 2008. It is now nationally recognized for its excellence.

Shareholder/Trial Lawyer

Winstead PC

1997 - 2008

John joined Winstead in 1997 and developed his skills as a trial lawyer, oral advocate, and persuasive writer working with some really fine lawyers for some really great clients. He was recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer and internally through the firm's We Strengthens Me Award, among other recognitions.

University Of Texas

Bachelor of Laws

1995

University of Texas - Austin

Plan II Honors Liberal Arts (Military History)

1988 - 1991

Super Lawyer - Business Litigation

Texas Super Lawyers

2020

John has been named a Texas Super Lawyer for years, including as early as 2004, the year he tried and won a case against the legendary John O'Quinn.

Texas State Bar  # 00794270

Member

1995 - Current

Arbitration is Destroying the World

State Bar of Texas News for the Bar (Litigation Section)

June, 2008