Practice areas: Personal Injury, Eminent Domain, Energy & Natural Resources; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1974
Education: The University of Texas School of Law
Renowned for his unwavering commitment to legal excellence and advocacy, Marcus F. Schwartz is a distinguished managing partner at Schwartz & Schwartz, situated in Hallettsville, Texas. With a relentless pursuit of justice, he brings forth decades of experience, focusing his legal practice on areas such as motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, trucking accidents and brain injury cases throughout Texas. Mr. Schwartz has also represented many hundreds of Texas Landowners from various Texas Counties in high stakes Oil and Gas and Eminent Domain matters. He has attained numerous verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients throughout his career with millions and tens of millions results.
A stalwart in the legal fraternity, Mr. Schwartz has amassed an array of accolades and affiliations that attest to his proficiency and dedication. He is a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer, certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a recognition he has retained since 1981. His standing as an attorney peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and his membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates-Austin Chapter since 1998 underscore his commitment to his trade.
Graduating with honors and a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Texas School of Law in 1974, Mr. Schwartz’s academic prowess and dedication to legal studies were evident. Additionally, holding a Bachelor of Business Administration with honors in accounting from The University of Texas at Austin in 1970 further enriched his knowledge base and provided a solid foundation for his legal career.
In an esteemed role as an adjunct professor at The University of Texas School of Law, Mr. Schwartz imparts invaluable insights, teaching the nuances of emerging trends in oil and gas litigation to aspiring legal minds. As a life fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, he consistently demonstrates his commitment to legal proficiency, continually striving for excellence. His dedication to clients and the legal community is reflected in his “Excellent” rating on Avvo, showcasing the deep respect and appreciation earned through years of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to justice.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Eminent Domain, Energy & Natural ResourcesFocus areas
Brain Injury, Dram Shop Laws, Energy Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Natural Resources Law, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 60% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30% Eminent Domain
- 10% Energy & Natural Resources
First Admitted: 1974, Texas
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member of ABOTA (Austin chapter); America's Top 100 Lawyers; Texas Bar Foundation; Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, 2021
- I have been in the past on the Texas Disciplinary Rules Committee of the State Bar of Texas for two terms. , 2025
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization - Personal Injury Trial
Educational Background
- The University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A. with Honors, 1970
- University of Texas School of Law; graduated with Honors , 1973
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Adjunct Professor, The University of Texas School of Law for many years, 2012
Other Outstanding Achievements
- ADJUNCT PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW FOR 9 YEARS WRIGHT SOCIETY AT THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW FOUNDER OF THE PARENT LEADERSHIP GROUP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW
- I was informed by Martindale representative that I was one of the youngest AV rated lawyers in Texas. I have been AV rated every year since 1981. I have also been in the Bar Register for over 40 years as one of the Preeminent attorneys of America. , 2025
- 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARCUS F. SCHWARTZ BEING AN AV RATED LAWYER BY MARTINDALE-HUBBELL PEER REVIEW, 2019
- FOUNDER OF THE PARENT LEADERSHIP GROUP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW, 2017
- CHARLES ALAN WRIGHT SOCIETY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW , 2017
Honors
- Elected to membership of American Board of Trial Advocates, Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates (Austin Chapter), 2021
- Texas Bar Foundation-Sustaining Member, LIFE FELLOW, State Bar of Texas, 2021
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers of America, Preeminent Lawyers of America- BAR REGISTRY, Martindale, 2021
Industry Groups
- Representation Of Landowners And Major Oil And Gas Operators
- Severely Injury Claimants And Other Contingent Fee Litigation
Office location for Marcus F. Schwartz
112 North LaGrange
PO Box 385
Hallettsville, TX 77964
Phone: 361-400-0690
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2009, 2011 - 2012, 2014