Mark Anthony Lister

Mark Anthony Lister

4.9
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 7 years

Family Lawyer at Rockwall, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +3 more

428 Silver Spur Trail, Rockwall, TX

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 40%

8 years | 25 cases

40%
Child Custody 20%

8 years | 18 cases

20%
Child Support 20%

8 years | 17 cases

20%
Estate Planning 10%

8 years | 5 cases

10%
Adoption 5%

7 years | 2 cases

5%
Debt Collection 5%

8 years | 4 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 170-225 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 7 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2018

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Mark A. Lister, PLLC

428 Silver Spur Trail, Rockwall, TX, 75032

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Mark Anthony Lister's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (9) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Chelsea | November 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney!!

I truly can’t say enough good things about Mark Lister. Going through a child custody case against a narcissistic ex was one of the hardest experiences of my life. Mark was not only professional but truly understood the dynamics at play. He was patient, attentive, and always one step ahead. Thanks... to Mark Lister, my child’s best interests were protected. I highly recommend him to anyone facing similar challenges!

Posted by Alma | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Lister was my attorney in a difficult complicated divorce.

Mr. Lister should be on the top of the Best Top Ten List for Rockwall County attorneys. I was part of a Court Watchers group in a different county and have seen the worst. Mr. Lister, a retired Marine, is a man of integrity who served his country well. I spent many hours researching other lawyers ...before choosing Mr. Mark Lister. The research paid off in spades. He worked with me to bring an end to a 48 year marriage. He was honest about the difficult months ahead and the best approach to a ending with mediation as opposed going to trial. Mr. Lister never hurried through a meeting over the very difficult financial issues. He returned calls and emails within a reasonable time, a major issue with many lawyers. Nothing was overlooked in the mediation and final decree. My final bill was more than fair for the amount of hard work he put in to my case.

Mark Lister

Replied last March 1, 2022

Thanks Marie! Good clients make it easy to do this job. I appreciate your patience working through the issues. Wishing the best for your future as I will likely need your advice!

Posted by George | May 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Law Firm Review

Get results. Mark gets results! He is professional, knowledgeable, and provides excellent communication, including response times. His comprehensive insight in regards to my case got me results that I requested and more. I highly recommend his law firm and would use him again, if necessary. Best ...Wishes

Posted by Monica | February 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend will Hire Again

I am going to be honest! After my daughter came to me for help and looking for an attorney on very short notice and court date approaching less than a week I did not know where to turn. When I spoke to Mark I knew he was the attorney that we needed to hire based on his wisdom, openness to hearing eve...ry little detail of the custody issue, the time he put into the case, and feeling he truly cared about the case and well being of my grandson made it known to me he was the right person for the case. I just cannot speak enough about how much time he put into the case knowing we had very little time. Anytime anyone ask me about an attorney or I see someone like me not knowing where to turn for one in the time of need I recommend them to Mark immediately!! Seeing the compassion that Mark had for us as his clients made us feel confident in our case and in ourselves. I will definitely keep him in my phone and wish him all the best!

Mark Lister

Replied last March 25, 2021

Thanks Monica! You were a model client. You make an attorney's job easier! Wish you all the best in the future.

Posted by John | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mark helped me get exactly what I wanted.

I approached Mark partway through a custody battle. And while it's true that I was in a pinch, he was not my only option. Essentially, I ended up choosing between Mark and another, more experienced attorney. Cost was a factor in my decision, but not the deciding factor. I chose Mark because, as a... veteran myself, I trusted him when he said he would fight for me. That's what I needed, and that's what he did. First and foremost, Mark is extremely responsive, both in terms of his availability (returning calls, meeting, etc.) and his representation (understanding clients' needs, concerns, etc.). He's also not afraid -- this is a thing with some attorney's because they don't want to (excuse the expression) "crap where they eat". Mark was aggressive and went to bat for me despite it requiring him to sacrifice a bit of personal comfort. It's a quality that will serve him and his future clients well as he gains more experience and a knack for effective aggression. I think we both learned some valuable lessons during my case, which was hardly straightforward, and I consider our settlement a positive one.

Mark Lister

Replied last January 18, 2021

Thanks John! I appreciate you trusting me with your complicated case. It was a pleasure working for you.

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Mark Anthony Lister's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronda Haynes

Family lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lister is a highly knowledgeable, effective and efficient attorney. His military experience and background allows him a better insight into the unique issues that military and veteran benefits pose in a case. I highly recommend Mr. Lister for anyone going through a divorce. His experience and compassion are a winning combination."

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Christy Hester

Family lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an outstanding person and passionate lawyer. His ability to think on the fly and outside the box makes him an asset to his clients."

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Paul Manigrasso

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lister and I went to school together. Additionally, I have worked "of counsel" with Mr. Lister on several issues. He is a consummate professional and very knowledgable in his area of expertise."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Mark A. Lister

Associations

2020 - Present

Rockwall County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Education

2016

Texas A&M School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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