Mark Bankston

Mark Bankston is a Texas trial lawyer at Farrar & Ball LLP who represents individuals and families in high-stakes civil litigation across state and federal courts. His practice includes corporate negligence, product liability, hazardous medical devices, defamation, civil rights, and police abuse lawsuits and disputes. He has secured significant trial and appellate victories against large corporate defendants. His work has taken him across the country in matters involving serious injuries, public controversies, and complex questions of accountability.

Mark earned his B.A. in History from the University of Texas. He later earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law. His academic training provided a foundation in legal research, written advocacy, courtroom procedure, and the analysis required for complex civil litigation.

Mark has represented working families in cases involving dangerous products, medical devices, corporate misconduct, and reputational harm. He gained national attention for his courtroom work in the televised Alex Jones trial involving families affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. His litigation background includes work connected with the Bair Hugger multidistrict litigation. He has handled appellate matters and cases involving defamation, civil rights, product defects, and other significant claims.

Mark Bankston brings extensive trial and appellate experience to complex plaintiff-side litigation. He is licensed in Texas and belongs to the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. His professional recognition includes Public Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year, Texas Super Lawyers selections, and Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers honors. He continues to represent clients in demanding disputes involving serious injuries, corporate conduct, civil rights, and public-facing controversies.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Farrar & Ball LLP
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Civil Liberties Union

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas
  BA in History

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