La Spina Law Firm, PC

Texas Litigation Attorney

About

Mark La Spina

VCard

Mark La Spina is from a proud military family and is a long-time Texan. He attended Texas Tech University and the University of Houston Law Center. He became a trial lawyer because he wanted to counsel those in need and fight for those who could not fight for themselves. He has successfully represented numerous plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of cases in state and federal courts.

Mark has lectured as an adjunct faculty member at various colleges and universities where he taught business law and other business courses. He also adjudicated cases as an Independent Hearing Examiner for the Texas Education Agency and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and qualified mediator. He has further served as a co-host and legal commentator on many radio shows and podcasts.
Mark currently handles general civil litigation. Several of his cases have been published in either the media or legal reporters.

Download CV

Education

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER
Houston, Texas; Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1993, Cum Laude

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Lubbock, Texas; MBA, Marketing/Management, 1989, with honors

Lubbock, Texas; BBA, Accounting July, 1987

Practice Areas

General civil litigation, including contract disputes, work-related injuries, consumer disputes, insurance disputes, professional malpractice, employment law, personal injury, business conflicts, and some family law cases.

Background

Mark is from a proud military family and grew up in both Colorado and Texas. He is a long time Texan and has lived in many different cities in Texas. He has been a general litigation attorney for over 30 years and is an avid Texas Tech Red Raider fan.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing guitar, stand-up comedy, writing books and songs, working out, learning Spanish, traveling and golf.

Professional Recognition

  • Attorney at Law – November, 1993; Licensed in all Texas State and Federal Courts, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and United States Supreme Court
  • CPA – January, 1990; Texas
  • Certified – Mediation, 2000
  • Independent Hearing Examiner for TEA, 2011-2024
  • Co-Commentator, State Bar CLE Webcast, “The Top 10 Labor and Employment Law Mistakes That Employers Make”, 11/29/2017  
  • Member (current or former): TTLA, TCBA, ATLA, SATLA, CATLA, BCBA, HTLA, HCBA, ABA, CLS

Community Activities

  • KLBJ Radio Co-Host and Legal Commentator, 2012 – Current
  • College Instructor (part-time) January 1990 – December 1999
    Park College – Lubbock, Texas; South Plains College – Lubbock, Texas; Wayland Baptist University – Lubbock, Texas; Austin Community College – Austin, Texas
  • Lay Speaker United Methodist Church
  • Community Little League Coach and Sponsor
  • Vista Ridge High School Swim Team Sponsor

Significant Victories

  • Johnson v. Harris County
    (Employee Wins Whistleblower Case)
    Verdict Report
    Houston Chronicle Article
    “What can I say about Mr. La Spina, he did a wonderful job on my case. Thanks for everything!”
    – Dr. E Johnson
  • Grobe v. Iron Granite Store
    (Employee Wins Workplace Injury Case)
    Verdict Report Texas Lawyer Magazine, October 2002
    “Terrific Job!!! Fredericksburg has been invincible for plaintiffs.”
    – B. Binder, Attorney
  • Hernandez v. Exxon
    (Employee Prevails on Federal Court MSJ)
    Published Opinion
    “It is not easy for a civil rights Plaintiff to beat a Defendant’s motion for summary judgment, particularly in federal court.”
    – B. Coane, Attorney
  • St. David’s Healthcare v. Fuller
    (Employee Beats Arbitration Clause)
    Appellate Opinion
  • The La Spina Law Firm, P.C. also joint ventures with other law firms on some cases
    Herrera v. COA ($1.75M Settlement)
“Mr. La Spina was our Guardian Angel. We recommend him to anyone in need of legal representation. He is a man of
compassion, devotion and dedication. He should always
remain practicing law, we will recommend him for as long
as we continue to breathe.”

– M. S. Trevino

“Mark La Spina is what every lawyer should aspire to be – honest, hardworking and a great encouragement.”

– D. Castro

“Thank you for your time, expertise, and guidance. You are a true credit to your profession. You truly do serve your clients. The interest and direction you shared are appreciated. Thanks again.”

– M. Jansen

“Mark is hard working, patient and talented. a pleasure to work with and he knows his stuff….
He is a tiger and I want him on my side.”

– Z. Kelley

Read More