Atty. C. Mark Murrah
In the 1920s, Chicago printers Mather & Company created a colorful, motivational series of posters that hung in businesses and factories across the United States. The posters featured inspiring messages about self-discipline, loyalty, honesty, and diligence.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 30+ Years Experience
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About C. Mark Murrah at a Glance
C. Mark Murrah is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Murrah & Killough, PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Texas (1996), U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas (1999), U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas (1999), and U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas (1999). Educated at University of Houston College of Law (J.D., 1996) and Rice University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About C. Mark Murrah
- In the 1920s, Chicago printers Mather & Company created a colorful, motivational series of posters that hung in businesses and factories across the United States
- The posters featured inspiring messages about self-discipline, loyalty, honesty, and diligence
- These posters promised workers who followed these guidelines would be promoted above their peers
- As an avid collector of these posters, I conduct my life and practice in the manner of the maxims they promoted long ago
- While I am passionate about many things, what takes precedence in my personal and professional life are my family, my child, and my clients
- I am blessed to have one son (Jack, 17), who is the love of my life
- He is a wonderful child (aren't they all)
- My lovely wife and I strive to rear him to the best of our abilities to one day take his place as a man
- Not every child has the same opportunities that Jack has been afforded
- Unfortunately broken homes, abuse, absent fathers, and a litany of other problems plague many children today
- I am ardent about not only being a father to my own son, but working with other children to be a positive influence in their lives
- For many years I have coached in West U. Little League, I speak to various schools as part of the Houston Bar Association's Speakers Bureau, and I have served on various children's charities
- I am also fortunate that my wife's professional career has led her to serve as the Director of Risk Management for Texas Children's Hospital
- Professionally I am devoted to being a sound counselor to businesses
- An old friend and client once said I was "the voice of reason
- I take pride in trying to serve my clients in that capacity
- In today's hyper-regulated business world, a voice of reason can be a valuable resource
- I am zealous about seeing my clients (and all businesses) thrive and grow
- I enjoy representing companies that still make and do things that contribute to making the United States an industrial power, thus providing the kinds of jobs that add value to the economy
- Further I truly believe that the unique genius of our country is that all of us benefit when people are left to pursue their own vision of success: from the Founding Father's vision of the "pursuit of happiness" to President Coolidge's maxim that "the business of America is business
- The responsibilities for those companies' ongoing legal and business issues-including contracting, employment, human resources, mergers, and acquisitions-have rested firmly on my shoulders
- Being a native Texan, I find it important to stay involved in both the Houston legal and business communities
- As a member of the Houston Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas, I speak often to legal and business groups
- I have been actively involved in various business organizations, including the Texas Association of Business Brokers and the East End Chamber of Commerce, where I served as Chairman of the Ambassador's Program for two years
- Classes & Seminars • An Overview of Texas Home Equity Lending: The 26 Conditions of a Home Equity Loan, Required Notice, Cure and Loan Voiding, The Poison Pill, And Legislative Update, Second Annual Texas Home Equity Lending Conference, (June 1999), Houston, Texas. • Texas Homestead Law: Laying the Groundwork, Second Annual Texas Home Equity Lending Conference, (June 1999), Houston, Texas. • Texas Home Equity Loan Pre-Closing, Closing and Post-Closing Issues and Scenarios, Second Annual Texas Home Equity Lending Conference, (June 1999), Houston, Texas. • Update on Subprime Credit Litigation & Other Litigation Issues: State Credit Code Issues
- Debt Collection Strategies
- Class Action Update
- Payoff and Fax Fees
- Hidden Finance Charges, The Conference on Consumer Finance Law (May 1999), Dallas, Texas. • Corporate America on the Phone: Under- or Over-Regulated, American Teleservices Association: (May 2002), San Antonio, Texas. • Construction Contract Drafting, Construction Defect and Insurance Coverage Seminar, Lorman Education Services (May 2004), Houston, Texas. • Tenant Improvement Agreements/Work Orders, Advanced Real Estate Drafting Course, Texas Bar Association CLE. (March 2011), Houston, Texas. • “New Year’s Resolutions for Entrepreneurs,” Small Business Today Magazine, January 2015
- Professional Associations • Houston Bar Association • State Bar of Texas • Texas Association of Business Brokers • East End Chamber of Commerce • East End Chamber of Commerce, Chairman, Ambassador’s Program
Practice Areas Explained
C. Mark Murrah's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Mark Murrah handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Houston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Houston
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Civil Rights in Houston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose C. Mark Murrah
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish C. Mark Murrah's practice in the field of business, real estate, creditor rights, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
C. Mark Murrah brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, and U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, C. Mark Murrah can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and creditor rights, C. Mark Murrah can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means C. Mark Murrah attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues C. Mark Murrah Handles in Houston
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