Atty. J. Mark Craun
J. Mark Craun is a member of the litigation section of the firm in the San Antonio Office.
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About J. Mark Craun at a glance
J. Mark Craun is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee PLLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Texas (1983). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1983) and Baylor University (M.B.A., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J. Mark Craun is a member of the litigation section of the firm in the San Antonio Office
- He maintains a practice in civil litigation, with an emphasis in transportation, healthcare, commercial, product liability, and general civil litigation
- Mr. Craun has over 30 years of experience as a civil trial attorney
- He and the attorneys working under his supervision have defended hundreds of cases brought against businesses and individuals, including transportation, healthcare, commercial, personal, property and professional lines
- Many of these lawsuits have involved high-profile claims with potential exposure of several million dollars
- Mr. Craun is a seasoned trial attorney, and has tried numerous jury trials in state and federal court
- He has also defended clients involved in Multi-District Litigation (MDL) in Federal Court
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J. Mark Craun's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Mark Craun handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. Mark Craun is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
J. Mark Craun is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. Mark Craun is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
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 San Antonio 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 andnue, 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.
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