Mark R. Trachtenberg
About Mark R. Trachtenberg
Mark R. Trachtenberg is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Mark R. Trachtenberg is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Haynes and Boone LLP
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Houston, TX
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