Mark E. Cannon (Associate)
Commercial attorney and personal injury defense litigation in Texas
Texas attorney Mark E. Cannon's practice at White Shaver is very diverse, with his professional focus being exclusively on litigation. Mr. Cannon maintains a significant trial docket of commercial law and personal injury cases including automobile accident litigation, wrongful death, product and premises liability, catastrophic personal injury, and long term exposure.
Mr. Cannon's philosophy is to maintain a very aggressive attitude towards his cases, not allowing a great deal of time to lapse between the inception of the lawsuit and the trial on the merits, while still maintaining a collegial relationship with adverse counsel. Mr. Cannon initiated this practice while serving the citizens of Smith County as a Felony Prosecutor for two years.
Some of Mr. Cannon's representative engagements include:
Defended a nationwide security company in a wrongful death lawsuit involving the kidnap, rape and murder of a young woman.
Assisting local businesses with drafting documentation for employee injuries.
Defended several nationwide transportation carriers in wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits.
Defended several electric companies in personal injury and wrongful death litigation resulting from injuries and deaths from coming into contact with live power lines.
Defended a major supplier of industrial equipment in claims for alleged asbestos exposure.
Defended many motorists who have been sued as a result of automobile collisions. Mr. Cannon has been retained by most of the national insurance carriers.
Defended a product supplier whose product was involved in a tragic collision resulting in the death of a two year old girl.
Defended major pharmaceutical companies in product liability actions.
Defended clients in breach of contract claims, successfully having the contract declared to be void as being procured through fraud.
Defended non-subscriber and subscriber corporations in suits brought by former employees and outside contractors for personal injury sustained while on-the-job.
Education
Mr. Cannon received his undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, in 1996, graduating on the Dean's and President's Lists for academic excellence. He then attended the Texas Tech University School of Law, earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 2000.
Admitted to Practice Law
Mr. Cannon is licensed to practice before all courts in the State of Texas. He is also licensed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, as well as the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Professional Associations
Community and Volunteer Activities
Mr. Cannon is a volunteer Judge for the Smith County Bar Associations' Teen Mock Trial. He is also a member of the Paul Powell Recreation Committee at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler. Mr. Cannon is also a proud member of the Texas Tech Alumni Association.
