Mark Lapidus practices in the areas of first- and third-party personal injury claims, products liability and tort, first party fraud, “bad faith” and other extra-contractual liability, dram shop, long haul trucking and other commercial vehicle accidents, and premise liability claims. Mr. Lapidus has a particular expertise in handling cases involving both accidental and intentionally set fires. He has handled and currently handles many cases involving either a product alleged to have started a fire or an intentionally set fire started by or on behalf of an insured. He has published written materials, lectured and given speeches to clients and various industry organizations on many of these issues.

Mr. Lapidus had been designated as a “Super Lawyer” and is “AV” rated (the highest rating available by Martindale-Hubbell). He is also Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He earned his certification in 1997 and was re-certified in 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2022. He has handled and tried cases throughout the entire state of Texas and New Mexico. He is a member of ABOTA, The American Board of Trial Advocates and is a certified mediator. 

Mr. Lapidus received his B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin in 1984 and his J.D. from the University of Houston in 1987. Mr. Lapidus graduated from law school as a member of the Order of the Barons (top 15%). He is a member of the Texas and Houston Bar Associations. He is a Houston Bar Foundation Fellow and is actively involved in the Houston Bar Association. He is a former panel chair for one of the State Bar Grievance Committees and is a member of The Speaker’s Bureau, where he volunteers to give speeches and lectures to local schools and civic groups. Mr. Lapidus’ professional references are available upon request.