J. Mark Craun

J. Mark Craun

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction
Works at
Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee PLLC

14 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

J. Mark Craun is a member of the litigation section of the firm in the San Antonio Office. He maintains a practice in civil litigation, with an emphasis in transportation, healthcare, commercial, product liability, and general civil litigation. Mr. Craun has over 30 years of experience as a civil trial attorney. He and the attorneys working under his supervision have defended hundreds of cases brought against businesses and individuals, including transportation, healthcare, commercial, personal, property and professional lines. Many of these lawsuits have involved high-profile claims with potential exposure of several million dollars. Mr. Craun is a seasoned trial attorney, and has tried numerous jury trials in state and federal court. He has also defended clients involved in Multi-District Litigation (MDL) in Federal Court.

Works at
Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee PLLC

14 Best Lawyers awards

Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee PLLC logo

Locations

Education

  • Baylor University, J.D., graduated 1983
  • Baylor University, M.B.A., graduated 1980
  • Baylor University, B.B.A., graduated 1979

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1983

Court Admissions

  • All State Courts in the State of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas

Affiliations

  • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) - Member
  • San Antonio Bar Association - Member
  • State Bar of Texas - Member
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel - Member
  • Texas Bar Foundation - Fellow

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Construction
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Health Care
Awards:
  • Martindale-Hubbell “AV Rated” indicating the highest level of legal ability and ethical standards

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