About Mark
Biography
I have dedicated virtually my entire legal career in representing employees in difficult and challenging employment matters. I pride myself in giving each client the individual attention and expertise that one expects when handling their career issues and future livelihood. I am a trial lawyer as well as an experienced negotiator who has a reputation for obtaining large awards and settlements at every level.
For the last 15 years, I have specialized in representing executives and upper level management in complex employment matters which involve severance agreements, employment contracts, pension plans, stock options, non-compete agreements and golden parachutes. For example:
In 2018, I represented a former CEO in breach of contract claims and achieved a $1,190,000 award at arbitration.
In another case in 2018, I represented a former Chancellor at a Division I University in discrimination claims and recovered a settlement net to the client of $1,100,000.
In 2017, I was able to negotiate for my client a $5.3 million severance package.
In 2016, I successfully negotiated a severance agreement of $1.3 million, including stock options, for a Senior VP.
In December 2015, I obtained an arbitration award in a breach of contract case involving the former CEO of an oil and gas exploration company, with a $900,000 award to the client.
Accolades
Since 2008, I have continually received the honor of being named a Super Lawyer® (a Thomson Reuters service) and I received the honor of Top Lawyer from H Texas magazine in 2013.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
37 years | 5,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 38 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Shellist | Lazarz | Slobin LLP
11 Greenway Plz Ste 1515, Houston, TX, 77046-1108
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Mark G. Lazarz's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
3 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Arbitration
Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great experience with Mr Lazarz
Mr. Lazarz did a great job on my case. It was an arbitration on a breach of contract matter and I was the former CEO of the company. We prevailed at every hearing and on every ruling and I was awarded all damages for which we were seeking plus my attorneys fees. I would highly recommend Mr. Lazarz. H...
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2026
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Managing Partner, Shellist, Lazarz, Slobin
Education
1988
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Languages
Spanish