Atty. Mark C. McElree

Atty. Mark C. McElree

Mark McElree focuses his practice on real estate transactions, finance, and oil and gas matters. His clients include real estate developers, owners and investors, national and multi-national corporations and money center banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions.

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About Mark C. McElree at a glance

Mark C. McElree is a real estate attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Akerman LLP. Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark McElree focuses his practice on real estate transactions, finance, and oil and gas matters
  • His clients include real estate developers, owners and investors, national and multi-national corporations and money center banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions
  • Mark also represents owners, producers, and lenders in oil, gas, and other natural resource transactions
  • Mark’s broad-based real estate development and lending expertise includes representing clients on complex development projects, acquisitions and sales of real estate, sale-leasebacks, syndicated credit facilities, and structurally challenging lending transactions
  • He also has diverse experience working with clients in the leasing, operation, and management of office, industrial, retail, hotel, and multi-use projects as well as in the development of master planned residential communities
  • A tax accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co. prior to practicing law, Mark analyzes and structures sophisticated transactions requiring his financial and legal knowledge and experience
  • He works collaboratively with his clients, always taking into account the impact of an individual transaction on the overall business operations and goals of the client
  • As a result, he is able to structure the transaction with both current and future business needs in mind
  • Mark also makes it a priority to thoroughly analyze each transaction and present a structure that eliminates potential issues before they become problematic
  • This detailed attention and dedicated client service, combined with Mark’s determined but easygoing nature, keeps even the most difficult and time consuming deals on track for success
  • Mark has guided clients through extremely complex transactions, such as the development of a 424-unit luxury high rise apartment tower, the first “for rent” construction in Toronto since the institution of rent control in that city, and the closing of a multi-regime note, hotel/condominium/retail construction loan on behalf of a banking syndicate

Practice Areas Explained

Mark C. McElree's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark C. McElree handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Dallas 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark C. McElree

Where is Mark C. McElree's law office located?
Mark C. McElree's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark C. McElree handle?
Mark C. McElree focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Mark C. McElree go to law school?
Mark C. McElree earned their education at (J.D., 1988).
How can I contact Mark C. McElree for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark C. McElree received?
Mark C. McElree's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

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