Mark Allen White

Mark Allen White

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 32 years

Litigation Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Litigation, General Practice

1500 Mcgowen St Ste 220, Houston, TX

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Litigation 80%

Specializing in General Civil and Commercial Litigation, as well as cases involving Business Disputes, Oil & Gas Disputes, Breach of Contract, Fraud, Products Liability and Mass Tort

33 years | 350 cases

80%
General Practice 20%

General civil matters, including wills, business organization/incorporation and property issues.

33 years | 50 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Mark A. White

1500 Mcgowen St Ste 220, Houston, TX, 77004-1154

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Mark Allen White's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | March 11, 2015

Over Coming Poweful Big Time Firms and Lawyers

Mr. White took over our case after several years and two (2) firms were not competent in handling a "Complicated Case " there words . Had to case which involved the buyer of our company which 2 years after purchase decided he was not going to complete/pay the agreed purchase contracts. This indi...vidual filed many claims in the effort to discredit the seller (me) and therefore have the court dissolve the purchase agreements. All claims were dis-allowed by the court , Mr. White handled all of these claims which if with any of them we failed to win would have been created a Very Difficult legal position in our claim against the Buyer. Second and even More difficult suit again the Bank which financed part of the purchase. It was clear from documents from the new company and "The Bank" that it the bank was at times stopping the Buyer from moving away from his claims against the seller. Buyer asked permission from "The Bank" to settle and many payment to seller. The Bank" refused to allow. At trial the Chairman stated that it had not given permission to buyer, In an effort to protect and make sure it loans would be paid First The trial against the "The Bank " was a 5 day jury trial which we won on all counts. The Bank's was represented by a large well know firm with 3 plus attorneys and 3 other support personnel. Mr White's per-trial and trial presentation was Very Good ! He and we WON...

Posted by Niti | March 3, 2015

MARK ALLEN WHITE Excellent !!

Mark White has been incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating. He had been very efficient and competent. We are so glad that we had Mark on our side as an attorney.

Posted by Robert | March 3, 2015

Advice Outside the Box

I consulted Mr. White when an insurance company failed to pay a casualty claim which I felt was covered by the policy. I anticipated a lengthy exchange with the company legal department, ending in litigation. Mr. White advised me not to be hasty in taking irrevocable steps, and to stimulate interna...l discussions at the insurance company about the expense of litigation as opposed to the expense of paying the claim. He coached me through drafting a point specific letter to the insurance company(including citations of case law), which resulted in their reversing their decision and paying my claim without delay. I am confident that without his advice and coaching, I would have stumbled in an impasse which would have cost both me and the insurance company far more than this improved solution has cost. I am very pleased with Mr. White's work, and I recommend him without hesitation or exception. I will be pleased to consult him in the future, should need arise.

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Mark Allen White's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Bissinger

Oil and gas lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mark is a first-rate trial lawyer in all manner of commercial cases, with particular emphasis on oil and gas matters. He knows how to try an excellent case and has the confidence, presence, and skill that it takes to win."

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Mark Symms

Litigation lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark is an excellent litigator. Very professional. I wold welcome the chance to learn from him again."

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Eleanor Ruffner

Litigation lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mark is smart and personable and strategic. He is well-liked and well-respected by clients, juries, opposing counsel, and judges. He has been a career role model for me since he was a partner at my first law firm job."

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Mark Symms

Litigation lawyer

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Reagan Pratt

Litigation lawyer

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David Bissinger

Securities and investment fraud lawyer

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Eleanor Ruffner

Litigation lawyer

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Brian Wunder

Litigation lawyer

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Charles Schmidt

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

1993

Order of the Lytae, South Texas College of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Mark A. White

2008 - 2012

Partner, Dla Piper, LLP (Us)

2005 - 2008

Partner, Howrey, LLP

1993 - 2005

Partner, Clements, O'Neill, Pierce, Wilson & Fulkerson, LLP

Associations

1993 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1993 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

York Oil & Gas Management vs. OAG Resources, Inc.

Secured jury verdict in favor of client on all matters.

Alloy Tubes & Metals, Inc. vs. Alloy Metals & Tubes, Inc. and Bank of Houston

Obtained jury verdict and judgment against bank. Settled on appeal.

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Education

1993

South Texas College of Law

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

1989

Abilene Christian University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Publications

1992

South Texas Law Review 33 S. Tex. L. Rev. 839 re: Burns v. US 111 SCt 2182 (1991)
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