About Mark
Born in McAllen, Texas. Admitted to the Texas bar in 1991. Also admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court - Southern District of Texas. Education: Michigan State University - College of Law (Juris Doctor 1990); Texas Tech University (B.A., English and Government, 1983); Schreiner University (Associate of Arts 1980); National Institute of Trial Advocacy (Graduate 2002). Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. Appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Practice areas
- Probate: 50%
7 years
- Estate planning: 20%
7 years
- Business: 10%
7 years
- Trusts: 10%
7 years
- Guardianship: 10%
7 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1991 | 03/29/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| BV Rated. (BV® Distinguished ™). | Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating | 2006 |
| Who's Who in American Law | Marquis Who's Who in American Law | 2000 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Staff Counsel | Allstate Insurance Company | 2002 - 2007 |
| District Attorney | Hidalgo County District Attorney | 1991 - 2002 |
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| McAllen Civil Service Commission | Chairman | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| McAllen Housing Finance Board | Chairman | 2011 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Texas Board of Social Worker Examiners | State Board Member | 2008 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| McAllen Rotary Club Est. 1923 | Past President | 2002 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hidalgo County Bar Association | Past Director | 1991 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ronald McDonald Charities | Past Vice-Chair | 2006 - 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| McAllen Airport Board | Past Chairman | 2005 - 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University College of Law | Law | LL.D. - Doctor of Laws | 1990 |
| Texas Tech University | English Literature | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1983 |
| Schreiner University | Government and International Affairs | Associate of Arts | 1980 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Estate Planning Seminar | UTPA Estate Planning Seminar | 2013 |
| UTPA Estate Planning Conference | Estate Planning & Probate Administration | 2012 |
| Estate Planning Toolbox | Estate Planning (Wills, Trust, POA, Directives, Planned Giving) | 2011 |
| University of Texas Pan American Foundation | Estate Planning - Planned Giving | 2010 |
| University of Texas Pan American Foundation | Estate Planning (Wills, Trust, POA, Directives, Planned Giving | 2009 |
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Cost
RATES
- Hourly Rates $200-325/hour
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Credit card
Contact
Talbot & Talbot, P.C.
3008 N. McColl Road
Suite B
Mcallen, TX, 78501
Office (956) 686-3771
Fax (956) 686-1464
Website