Mark Pierce

Mark Pierce is a distinguished trial attorney with more than four decades of legal experience. He focuses on complex personal injury and aviation-related matters, serving as lead counsel in high-stakes litigation. His practice reflects deep courtroom skill, careful case analysis, and a commitment to accountability in technically demanding cases.

Mark earned a Juris Doctor with honors and a degree in Journalism with high honors from The University of Texas at Austin. His academic background strengthened his legal reasoning, communication skills, and trial presentation abilities, supporting a career defined by clarity, preparation, and effective advocacy in courtrooms nationwide.

Mark’s dual expertise in law and aviation sets him apart in complex litigation. As an FAA-certified commercial pilot and flight instructor, he brings firsthand knowledge of aviation operations, pilot responsibilities, and regulatory standards. This experience provides valuable insight into aviation, helicopter crash, and product liability cases.

Over his career, Mark has served as lead attorney in more than 100 trials in state and federal courts. He has successfully handled matters involving personal injury, wrongful death, aviation accidents, and product liability. His trial strategy and experience have contributed to significant verdicts across Texas.

Mark has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Aviation Law from 2011 through 2022 and holds the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV-Preeminent. He is board-certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, reflecting sustained excellence and peer recognition.

Beyond the courtroom, Mark Pierce is a respected leader and educator in the legal community. He has served as President of the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association and Chair of the Aviation Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. He regularly speaks at CLE seminars, mentoring attorneys and promoting aviation safety.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, DJC Law Attorneys
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Texas at Austin
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges