Beck Redden L.L.P.

Litigation

Partner

Mark Rodriguez is a trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience representing companies in high-stakes litigation, particularly in matters involving the energy industry.

From class actions to False Claims Act claims to actions by the Federal government, Mark has represented companies in lawsuits, appeals, and arbitrations all across the country, including Texas, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming.

Mark has defended energy companies in lawsuits and class actions involving claims for royalty underpayment, failure to develop or to protect against drainage, improper measurement, and numerous other types of claims. Mark has also represented companies in disputes under joint operating agreements, farmout agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and other energy-related deals and transactions. In addition, Mark has extensive experience representing lessees and producers in audits by state and Federal governments, administrative appeals, False Claims Act/qui tam and civil penalty actions, and investigations by the Department of Justice, Department of Interior, and other state and Federal agencies.

Mark applies a keen focus to his clients’ business and legal needs in order to maximize their position and get the best result in every case, whether dealing with individuals, companies, or the state or Federal governments. Mark’s extensive experience in the energy industry allows him to bring a practical, pragmatic approach to every case and every dispute.

Mark has been widely recognized by his peers and others in the industry, having been named a Texas Super Lawyer from 2014-2018 and 2020-2025, among The Best Lawyers in America (Commercial Litigation and Energy Law) from 2014-2026, and by Legal 500 U.S., Energy Litigation Law, in 2019. Mark is a frequent speaker and panelist at national and statewide CLE programs.

State Bar of Texas Oil and Gas Pattern Jury Charge Committee, 2011 – Current State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section Council, 2011 – 2014 Institute of Energy Law Advisory Board American Bar Association Energy Litigation Committee, American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation Houston Bar Association

J.D., Harvard Law School, 1995

B.A., Rice University, Psychology, 1992

Mark and his wife, Cristina, have two daughters, Ana Maria and Alexandra. Mark has served on a number of non-profit boards, including Kids’ Meals, Inc., Breakthrough Houston, and the Board of Trustees of St. John’s School.