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The recipient of numerous awards and distinctions for both his litigation practice and community service work, Mark Surprenant takes the lead counsel role on several very significant, high-profile environmental toxic torts and products liability cases in a number of states. On a daily basis he deals with cutting-edge endocrine disruption issues and the intricate science behind it. His work in this practice area has enhanced the firm’s reputation on a regional and national level.
As Mark transitions into his new role as counsel for the firm, he continues to share his deep knowledge with other lawyers and helps them develop business and cultivate client relationships. In concert with the firm’s strong commitment to pro bono work and community outreach, Mark serves as its Pro Bono Paladin and devotes a great deal of his time to providing no-cost legal services to those in need. Mark’s dedication to volunteerism and community service stretches back many years. In 1988, he created H.U.G.S. (Hope, Understanding, Giving, Support)—the firm’s corporate philanthropy program—and in 2000 he established Caring Adams & Reese Employees (CA&RE), the firm’s official pro bono program.
Mark is the co-founder of SOLACE, Inc. (Support of Lawyers/Legal Personnel All Concern Encouraged), a statewide volunteer organization with approximately 17,000 members in Louisiana, plus chapters in more than 35 states. SOLACE primarily reaches out to assist those in the legal community who have experienced some significant, potentially life-changing event in their lives.
Mark is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers’ Access to Justice and Legal Services Committee and its Access to Justice Distinguished Pro Bono Fellows Committee which he was instrumental in starting. He also currently serves pro bono as a New Orleans Civil Service Commissioner, representing Loyola University New Orleans on the Commission.
A former adjunct law school professor for many years, Mark developed the habit of keeping up on issues to stay ahead of his law students. In addition to being a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, he is also a member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel and the International Association of Defense Counsel for which he published an article on significant environmental toxic tort and endocrine disruption issues.
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Education
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D. | 1977
- Fordham University, B.A. | 1973
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana
- Texas
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Publications
- "Source of SOLACE: Off the Bench Federal Judge Dedicates Time to Helping Others," ABA Journal, November 2018
- "The (Justice for All) Ball That Never Was," The Pro Bono Project Blog, September 2018
- "Modest Means Committee Addressing Struggles of ‘Working Poor," Louisiana Bar Journal, December 2016/January 2017
- "ATJ Developing Leadership Internship Program Established,"Louisiana Bar Journal, December 2016/January 2017
Education
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D. | 1977
- Fordham University, B.A. | 1973
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana
- Texas