Atty. Mark E. Callender
Boasting a career rich in advocacy and trial excellence, Mark Callender specializes in personal injury and complex commercial litigation. A proud alumnus of Texas A&M University in Political Science, Mark graduated from South Texas College of Law as Valedictorian, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the South Texas Law Review, and achieving National Moot Court Champion status.
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Mark E. Callender is a Founding Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Callender Bowlin, PLLC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, breach of contract, construction, and partnership disputes. Admitted to practice in Texas United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States District Court for the Sout (2002), New Mexico (2016), and Colorado (2024). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 2001) and Texas A & M University (B.S. Political, 1998). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Boasting a career rich in advocacy and trial excellence, Mark Callender specializes in personal injury and complex commercial litigation
- A proud alumnus of Texas A&M University in Political Science, Mark graduated from South Texas College of Law as Valedictorian, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the South Texas Law Review, and achieving National Moot Court Champion status
- He launched his career at Vinson & Elkins, LLP in 2002, where he tackled a range of complex commercial litigation cases
- Mark co-founded Serpe, Jones, Andrews, Callender & Bell, PLLC in 2009, establishing a dynamic trial practice in Texas and expanding to New Mexico in 2010
- In 2022, he partnered with Josh Bowlin to establish CB Trial and broadened his practice to Colorado
- Mark is well-regarded for his representation in both state and federal courts, including Texas appellate courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- His skill has earned him accolades, such as “Super Lawyers, Texas Rising Star” in Texas Monthly magazine and “Professional on the Fast Track” in H Texas magazine, confirming his stature as a leading figure in the legal arena
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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.
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