Title: Member
J. Mark Craun is a Member of the Litigation Section of the Firm in the
San Antonio Office. Mr. Craun has over 30 years of experience in civil
litigation, with an emphasis in the areas of hospital and physician liability,
transportation, construction, commercial and medical device liability.
He and the attorneys working under his supervision have defended hundreds
of cases brought against businesses and individuals, including professional,
commercial, personal and property lines. The exposure of these clients
and their insurers in those cases has ranged from several thousand dollars
to several million dollars.
Mr. Craun is a seasoned trial attorney, and has tried numerous jury trials
in state and federal court. He has also defended clients involved in Multi-District
Litigation (MDL).
Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Health Care Litigation
Transportation Litigation
Construction Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Products Liability Litigation
Bar Admissions
Texas, 1983
Education
J.D., Baylor University School of Law, 1983
M.B.A., Baylor University, 1980
B.B.A., Baylor University, 1979
Honors and Awards
Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation and Construction Litigation
(2020 - Present)
Listed, “Best lawyers in San Antonio” under Defense in Malpractice
and Personal Injury Law (2006) and Medical Malpractice: Defense (2009)
(based on poll of practicing attorneys and as published in Scene by Scene
Publications L.L.C.)
Professional Affiliations
Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
Member of the State Bar of Texas
Member of the San Antonio Bar Association
Member of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
Court Admissions
All State Courts in the State of Texas
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
Noteworthy
Mr. Craun is Martindale-Hubbell “AV Rated” indicating the highest
level of legal ability and ethical standards.