Atty. C. Mark Stratton
Mark Stratton has broad experience in the areas of commercial, partnership, oil and gas, real estate, transportation, securities, construction, products liability, professional liability and personal injury litigation. Mark is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has tried more than 50 cases to verdict in both state and federal courts, including some of the most challenging jurisdictions in the country.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX
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About C. Mark Stratton at a Glance
C. Mark Stratton is a business, litigation, and energy attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Educated at Oklahoma City University (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About C. Mark Stratton
Mark Stratton has broad experience in the areas of commercial, partnership, oil and gas, real estate, transportation, securities, construction, products liability, professional liability and personal injury litigation. Mark is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has tried more than 50 cases to verdict in both state and federal courts, including some of the most challenging jurisdictions in the country. He has also argued cases before the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the 1st, 3rd, 9th, and 14th Courts of Appeals in Texas. In his spare time, Mark enjoys hunting and fishing with his wife and sons.
Concentrations- Litigation and Trial law
- Bankruptcy litigation
- Commercial litigation
- Construction litigation
- Energy, oil and gas, and natural resources litigation
- Insurance litigation
- Intellectual property
- Partnership corporate disputes
- Professional liability litigation
- Products liability litigation
- Real Estate litigation
- Securities litigation and FINRA arbitrations
Practice Areas Explained
C. Mark Stratton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Mark Stratton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Business & Corporate Law in Austin
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Austin
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Energy & Utilities Law in Austin
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
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 Austin 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.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-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 Austin Choose C. Mark Stratton
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 Stratton's practice in the field of business, litigation, and energy.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and energy, C. Mark Stratton can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means C. Mark Stratton 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 Stratton Handles in Austin
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