Atty. Mark L. Clark

Atty. Mark L. Clark

Mark Clark has successfully provided leadership to his clients in litigated matters for over 25 years. Corporations and major insurers have consistently relied on Mark’s trial skills, judgment and tenacity in the trial and arbitration of their matters.

Houston Houston 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark L. Clark at a glance

Mark L. Clark is a Director and Shareholder based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Parsons McEntire McCleary PLLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas, all state courts U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of (1994), Louisiana (2007), Mississippi (2007), and Alabama U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas (2014). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Abilene Christian University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Clark has successfully provided leadership to his clients in litigated matters for over 25 years
  • Corporations and major insurers have consistently relied on Mark’s trial skills, judgment and tenacity in the trial and arbitration of their matters
  • His experience covers energy, marine, environmental spills and clean up as well as a large spectrum of litigation in the transportation, construction and commercial arenas
  • Mr. Clark also has a broad practice in insurance coverage and contractual indemnity litigation
  • He has had the distinction of being the lead attorney for the Defense in In Re Larry Doiron, Inc. (2018), in which the U.S
  • Fifth Circuit dramatically changed maritime rules with regard to identifying maritime contracts
  • Mark’s practice is national with a focus on the Gulf South where he is licensed in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama
  • Representative Presentations · Insurance Litigation Risks in a New World Order, Seminar Presented to The Trial Network, Tamaya Resort, New Mexico, April 26, 2025 · Shifting Sands in Mass Torts, Seminar Presented to The Trial Network, Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida, May 3, 2024 · Misappropriation of Trade Secrets and Related Actions in the Employment Context, Seminar Presented to The Trial Network, Silverado Resort, Napa, California, November 2023 · Legal Gaslighting in Mass Torts: Products Liability vs
  • Public Nuisance, Seminar Presented to The Trial Network, Ritz Carlton, Lake Oconee, Georgia, April 2023 · Climate Change Litigation Across the Globe, -- International Association of Defense Counsel, Webinar, January 25, 2023 -- Presented to The International Association of Defense Counsel, Mid-Year Meeting, JW Marriott Turnberry Resort, Miami, Florida, February 19, 2024 · Fifth Circuit Indemnity Ruling, In Re Larry Doiron, Inc. , Houston Marine Energy and Insurance Conference, September 2018 · In Re Larry Doiron, Inc. Panel Discussion , Tulane Admiralty Law Institute, New Orleans, La, March 1, 2018. · Punitive Damages for Unseaworthiness: Tabingo or McBride which approach will prevail , Presented to Private Client Group, London, England, April 2017 · Hull and P&I Coverage in the Energy Marine Context, Private Client Group, Houston, Texas, March 2017 · Troublesome Contractors: The Impact of Bridging Safety Agreements on Work Place Safety Rules, Conduct Policies and Litigation Exposures , Houston Association of Corporate Counsel, February, 2017 · Panelist on Oilfield Construction Liabilities
  • Energi Insurance Services Summit, Washington D.C., October, 2015. · Lodwick v

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  • The Limited Pollution Buyback and the Duty to Defend , Presented to the International Association of Asbestos and Pollution Insurers
  • Cologne, Germany, 2013

Practice Areas Explained

Mark L. Clark's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

Mark L. Clark is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Mark L. Clark is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Mark L. Clark is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

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

Mark L. Clark is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Mark L. Clark is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 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 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 L. Clark

Where is Mark L. Clark's law office located?
Mark L. Clark's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Parsons McEntire McCleary PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark L. Clark handle?
Mark L. Clark focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Mark L. Clark practiced law?
Mark L. Clark has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Mark L. Clark go to law school?
Mark L. Clark earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Mark L. Clark for a consultation?
You can contact Mark L. Clark directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1993
B.A.
Abilene Christian University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas, all state courts U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of
Admitted: 1994
Louisiana
Admitted: 2007
Mississippi
Admitted: 2007
Alabama U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
Admitted: 2014

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