Steve M. Marks

Steve M. Marks is a highly experienced personal injury lawyer and the Managing Partner of Marks and Lear PLC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Since 1985, he has overseen the firm’s litigation activities and daily operations while representing clients in a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death cases. His practice focuses on matters involving automobile accidents, trucking collisions, maritime incidents, industrial accidents, and catastrophic injuries. Through decades of legal work, he has built a reputation for handling complex cases and pursuing fair compensation for injured individuals and their families.

Steve earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mississippi, graduating first in his class. He later received a Master’s Degree in Engineering Science from Arizona State University, also graduating first in his class, with specialties in Industrial Engineering and Computer Science. After working as an engineer, he attended Louisiana State University Law School, where he distinguished himself academically. During law school, he was inducted into the Louisiana Law Review, chaired the Moot Court Board, and earned membership in the prestigious Order of the Coif.

Steve has played a significant role in advancing the rights of injury victims throughout his legal career. He successfully challenged laws that limited financial recovery for people who suffered catastrophic injuries. He also helped establish important legal precedents in Louisiana. One notable case involved the acceptance of neuropsychological expert testimony to prove brain injuries that could not be detected through traditional medical testing. This decision helped many individuals with serious head injuries receive fair consideration of their claims.

Steve M. Marks has developed innovative legal support systems that improve case preparation and collaboration within his firm In addition to courtroom advocacy,. His professional achievements have earned him the AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, recognizing both his legal abilities and ethical standards. Through his dedication, knowledge, and commitment to justice, he has helped countless clients navigate difficult circumstances and seek the compensation they deserve.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner & Attorney, Marks and Lear PLC
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Sustaining Member, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Baton Rouge Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Louisiana State University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Arizona State University
  MS in Engineering with Summa Cum Laude
• University of Mississippi
  BS in Electrical Engineering with Summa Cum Laude

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