Mark Avery

Mark Avery is an experienced business attorney with over 25 years in the legal field. He specializes in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, commercial real estate, bankruptcy, and estate planning. As a Senior Of Counsel at Hajjar Peters LLP and the founder of Avery Law, Mark has completed over a thousand transactions, including business sales, asset and stock acquisitions, mergers, and commercial loans, with values ranging from $100,000 to $500,000,000.

Mark earned his BA in Foreign Languages and International Business from the University of Idaho, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He furthered his education with a JD from Brigham Young University, where he became a member of Phi Delta Phi and served as Senior Editor on the Moot Court Board of Advocates.

Early in his career, Mark clerked for two highly respected trial judges, gaining firsthand experience with complex commercial litigation. He served the Honorable Edward C. Prado in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas and the Honorable Anthony Schofield in Utah’s Fourth District Court. These federal and state court clerkships gave Mark deep insight into the judicial process, especially in commercial disputes and contract enforcement, shaping his practical, business-focused approach to commercial and business law.

Mark is licensed to practice in Texas, Idaho, and the District of Columbia. He is a member of the Austin Bar Association and has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for his outstanding professional skills and ethical standards. Mark’s expertise allows clients to make informed decisions and navigate complex business transactions, protecting their legal interests.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Attorney, Avery Law
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Bar of the District of Columbia
• Member, State Bar of Idaho
• Member, Austin Bar Association

Licensed State

• Idaho
• Texas

Education

• Brigham Young University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Idaho
  BA in Foreign Languages and International Business

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