About Kenneth
Kenneth Marks is a attorney specializing in commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution — He is licensed to practice law in both Texas and New York. In Texas, he holds Bar Card Number 12995500, with an admission date of November 5, 1982. His primary office is located at 2326 Tangley St, Houston, TX 77005. Mr. Marks earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law in 1981 and a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University in 1978. Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable Will Garwood of the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit from 1981 to 1982. In November 1982, he joined Susman Godfrey & McGowan (later renamed Susman Godfrey) as the fourteenth lawyer in the firm. He became a partner in January 1987 and remained a partner for twenty-nine years until his departure in April 2016. During his tenure, the firm expanded significantly, growing to over 100 lawyers and opening offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Throughout his career, Mr. Marks has represented clients in federal and state courts across the country and in domestic and international arbitrations.
His practice areas include antitrust, securities, environmental protection, trade disparagement, consumer protection, and intellectual property. He has also handled disputes related to energy exploration, pipeline contracts, oil and gas leases, gas processing agreements, and merger and acquisition agreements. In April 2016, he transitioned to alternative dispute resolution, founding Kenneth Marks Dispute Resolution. His approach to dispute resolution involves thorough preparation, direct engagement with the parties. A commitment to resolving complex legal disputes through mediation and arbitration. Mr.
Marks is active in the Houston community, serving on the Board of Directors of the Houston Area Women's Center and as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Texas Civil Rights Project. He resides in Houston with his wife, Elena, the Chief Executive Officer of the Episcopal Health Foundation, and has three sons. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the New York State Bar. His practice areas include commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. For more information or to schedule a consultation, Mr. Marks can be reached at (713) 410-0674 or via email at kmarks@markshouston.com.
