Mark E. Harris

Mark E. Harris has built a respected reputation for his wide-ranging experience in real estate and business law. He has successfully guided clients through complex transactions, including commercial leases, construction contracts, and Section 1031 exchanges. His legal work demonstrates his strong command of contract enforcement, property negotiation, and client-focused representation across multiple industries.

Mark holds a B.A. in Philosophy, summa cum laude, from the University of Southern Mississippi (2011). He went on to earn both his M.B.A. from the University of Alabama Manderson Graduate School of Business and his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2014. His academic accomplishments include serving as Senior Editor of the Alabama Law Review and earning recognition as a Dean’s Scholar and Graduate Council Fellow.

Mark has enforced construction bonds and materialmen’s liens, helping clients secure their rights in demanding projects. His experience also extends to organizing limited liability companies and analyzing issues involving employment, healthcare, and property law. His legal insight allows him to provide tailored solutions that balance efficiency and long-term protection for clients.

Mark previously clerked for The Hon. Katherine P. Nelson and The Hon. Bert W. Milling, Jr., both U.S. Magistrate Judges, and The Hon. Benjamin H. Brooks III, Mobile County Circuit Judge. He has closed multimillion-dollar real estate and construction transactions, including a federally insured multi-family housing loan exceeding $33 million. His strong professional affiliations include the Mobile Bar Association and the Saint Thomas More Legal Society.

Mark E. Harris continues to exemplify professional excellence through his detailed approach and commitment to client success. His career reflects a balance of legal depth and practical business understanding, making him a trusted advocate in Alabama’s legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Johnstone Adams, LLC
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Mobile Bar Association
• Member, Alabama State Bar Association
• Senior Editor, Alabama Law Review
• Member, Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society
• Graduate Council Fellow, University of Alabama

Licensed State

• Alabama

Education

• The University of Alabama School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Alabama Manderson Graduate School of Business
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• University of Southern Mississippi
  BA in Philosophy with Summa Cum Laude

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