Atty. Mark Forest Underwood
Mark Forest Underwood is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction defect and real estate fraud, business litigation and 10 other areas of law. Mark received a B.B.A. degree from Marshall University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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Mark Forest Underwood is a Member based in McKinney, Texas, practicing at Underwood Law Office Inc. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1989), West Virginia (1996), District of Columbia (1997), and Texas (2007). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1989) and Marshall University (B.B.A. Finance, 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The State Bar of California American Bar Association (Member, Litigation Section) Association of Southern California Defense Attorneys Diplomate, National Institute of Trial Advocacy. Serands clients in McKinney, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark Forest Underwood is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction defect and real estate fraud, business litigation and 10 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.B.A. degree from Marshall University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Mark practices at Underwood Law Office, Inc. in McKinney, TX
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Mark Forest Underwood is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 McKinney 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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