Mark Pickering is an experienced attorney with a diverse litigation practice defending complex personal injury, property damage, energy-related losses from the wellhead to the refinery, complex products liability, transportation, and premises liability claims. He also is experienced with indemnity and additional insured agreements.
Mark handles large-loss subrogation recovery for domestic and international insurance markets, and has helped clients recover in excess of $300 million in his career.
Areas of Focus
Security
Mark has experience defending security companies against personal injury and death claims arising in connection with the provision of security services.
Energy
Mark has defended operators and subcontractors against claims arising from injuries occurring during drilling and workover operations.
Product Liability
Mark has successfully represented the manufacturer of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) in downhole failure cases.
Property Damage / Energy Sector
In his career Mark has helped clients and insurers recover in excess of $300 million from at-fault parties who caused serious property damages primarily in the energy sector to include refineries, petrochemical plants, and pipelines.
Employee Tort Claims Based on Gross Negligence and Intentional Torts
Mark has defended employers in gross negligence and intentional tort claims asserted by the survivors of deceased workers.
- Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center (J.D., 1994)
- Texas A&M University (B.S. Economics, 1990)
- Texas
- Louisiana
Education
Bar Admissions
Professional Affiliations
Louisiana State Bar Association
Awards & Honors
Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell