Mark W. Bennett

Paul Saputo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is one of those lawyers that makes me proud to be a lawyer. His advocacy skills, his analytical skills, and his pure writing ability are something to which I aspire. On top of all of that, he is simply a treasure for civil society and the defense bar. His contributions are more important than most people in the public will ever know."

Shawn Roberts

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Integrity, Heart, Love, and Skill Review for Mark Bennett | Submitted on 4/29/18 (Review Pending) Mark and I were friends and he had helped me out prior to the case that is the subject of this review. In 2006 my girlfriend died of an overdose. In 2010, I was charged and indicted for Delivery of a CS F4. Mark Bennett selected a jury in Harris County on my behalf in front of a very hostile and myopic Judge named Denise Collins. Additionally the DAs Office assigned a “special prosecutor”-Commie Spence, and the trial was covered by all of the media with the point being that the only people who were somewhat on our side were the bailiffs who completely supported us after hearing the evidence. So Mark did an outstanding job in a hi profile, prejudicial, and hostile venue where it was clear that the Judge was just another prosecutor, but who was on the Bench, making it that much more difficult. Despite all these facts he got a not guilty on my behalf."

Fiza Syed

Libel and slander lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Paul Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Bennett is a great lawyer. He is an excellent mentor and a brillant advocate. He helped me with a couple of cases and his work saved a defendant from life in prison. Truly relentless and a force to be reckoned with."

Victoria Erfesoglou

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark Bennett is the lawyer's lawyer. His command of the law, language, and creativity are inspirational. He is the mentor for all lawyers, new and experienced. I had the privilege of sitting second with him in a very difficult and draining trial involving a sexual allegation. He was tenacious, calm, and a rock for his client. He embodies professionalism and elicits huge respect in a courtroom. He is the lawyer I strive to be in the years to come. I endorse this lawyer."

Armen Merjanian

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark Bennett is one of the most brilliant legal minds in Houston, if not all of Texas or the US. I had the opportunity to sit second chair with him on a trial last year and he was top-notch from jury selection to closing arguments. I am constantly seeking his advice on complex legal issues. All of this is evident based one him being honored as 2015 Harris County Criminal Lawyer of the year. Mark has raised the bar for criminal defense in Houston and throughout. If I were accused of a crime, I would hire Mark Bennett to represent me!"

Stephen Baxley

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked first against Mark when I was a prosecutor and later became friends with him when I saw the light and began defending people. In both situations, Mark impressed me with his vast legal knowledge and ability to see the core issue in complex cases. But equally important, Mark cares about his clients and goes above and beyond for them. I endorse him without reservation!"

Phillip Baker

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark Bennet is a brilliant attorney and a very thoughtful person. I have known and worked along side Mark for twenty years. Recently I asked Mark for help on a difficult case. Not only did Mark answer my call for help, but immediately took the lead and filed an appeal on my client's behalf. I value his friendship and endorse this lawyer without reservation."

Gary Peak

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Bennett is one of the most well respected attorneys I know. He is extremely smart, dedicated, and I am proud to recommend Mark no matter how complicated the case."

Cory Roth

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a mentor of mine in the Future Appointed Counsel Training Program. He is one of the most thoughtful, wisest, intelligent people you will ever meet. He is the most interesting man in the world in the criminal law field. He is an excellent attorney that achieves excellent results more often than most."

Anthony Colombo

Federal crime lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bennett represented a mutual client. I reviewed his written work and the arguments that he had prepared and argued. It is some of the best work I have seen."

Randall Kallinen

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark Bennett is a fanastic trial and appellate lawyer who I have recommended to my clients. He carefully reviews your case and applies his vast knowledge of the law and exerience to your advanatge. If I was in need of a lawyer I would hire Mark Bennett."

Charles Pelowski

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Friend

"Mark Bennett is one of the greatest legal minds in the state. He is an outstanding legal thinker and writer, as well as a zealous advocate for his clients. Mark works harder than anyone I know to ensure that he is constantly honing his skills and staying on the cutting edge of criminal defense. I endorse this lawyer."

Robert Fickman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I don't know any lawyer who cares more about justice than Mark. Mark cares about doing things right. He has a highly developed moral compass. Mark truly cares about his clients and he fights very hard for them. Mark has a gifted intellect which he uses to his client's advantage. Mark is also a leader in the defense bar and a past President of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association. If I was in trouble, I would want Mark in my corner."

Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Dan Gerson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark is a brilliant and dedicated criminal defense lawyer."

Norman Silverman

Appeals lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a brilliant trial and appellate lawyer. He speaks and writes with the utmost clarity. Recently persuaded the Court of Criminal Appeals to declare Texas' online solicitation statute unconstitutional. The vote was 9-0 for Mark. He also publishes the number one criminal defense blog. Also, he is a well respected voice for ethics in legal advertising."

Feroz Merchant

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is very smart and believes in helping everyone (including fellow attorneys). Respected by his peers for his abilities, results in court and his time helping other lawyers become better advocates. One of the very best anywhere."

Jed Silverman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jay Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an excellent lawyer. He always takes time to help other lawyers. He is an asset to the criminal defense bar. I endorse this lawyer."