Houston attorneys who listen before they speak.
A civil law firm from Houston focused on personal counsel.
Houston attorneys who listen before they speak.
A civil law firm from Houston focused on personal counsel.
Clients stay because their case never feels like just another file. You work directly with the attorney handling your matter: straight answers, no jargon, and a clear sense of what comes next.
I wasn't sure I even had a case. Mark sat with me for an hour, laid out my options honestly, and told me exactly what to expect. That kind of straightforwardness is rare.
I wasn't sure I even had a case. Mark sat with me for an hour, laid out my options honestly, and told me exactly what to expect. That kind of straightforwardness is rare.
I wasn't sure I even had a case. Mark sat with me for an hour, laid out my options honestly, and told me exactly what to expect. That kind of straightforwardness is rare.
What to expect
What working with us looks like.
What to expect
What working with us looks like.
You won't land in a queue. You speak directly with the attorney who knows your case: by phone, by email, in person.
You won't land in a queue. You speak directly with the attorney who knows your case: by phone, by email, in person.
No two situations are the same. We take the time to understand yours before we recommend a path forward, because shortcuts cost more than they save.
No two situations are the same. We take the time to understand yours before we recommend a path forward, because shortcuts cost more than they save.
From the first consultation to representation in court, we stay with you through the entire process. One firm, one conversation, the whole way through.
From the first consultation to representation in court, we stay with you through the entire process. One firm, one conversation, the whole way through.
Your counsel in Houston.
Claire Whitlock
Claire advises in family law, tenancy matters, and general civil practice. She founded the firm in 2014 and works closely with each client from first conversation to final outcome.
Claire Whitlock
Claire advises in family law, tenancy matters, and general civil practice. She founded the firm in 2014 and works closely with each client from first conversation to final outcome.
Claire Whitlock
Claire advises in family law, tenancy matters, and general civil practice. She founded the firm in 2014 and works closely with each client from first conversation to final outcome.
Mark Ellison
Mark advises in inheritance law, employment matters, and traffic law. He joined the firm in 2017 and is known for a clear, unhurried approach to complex cases.
Mark Ellison
Mark advises in inheritance law, employment matters, and traffic law. He joined the firm in 2017 and is known for a clear, unhurried approach to complex cases.
Mark Ellison
Mark advises in inheritance law, employment matters, and traffic law. He joined the firm in 2017 and is known for a clear, unhurried approach to complex cases.
A simple 4-step process.
We talk it through
It starts with a conversation, not a commitment. You tell us what's happening in your own words, and we listen. By the end of that first call, you'll have an honest sense of whether we're the right fit, and there's no obligation either way.
We map the options
Once we understand your situation, we lay out the path ahead clearly. That means explaining your options in plain language, what each one realistically involves, and where you actually stand. No jargon, no false promises, just a clear picture you can make decisions from.
We get to work
This is where the real work happens, and it's handled personally. The attorney you spoke with is the one managing your case, no handoffs to associates, no anonymous inboxes. We keep you informed at every step, so you're never wondering what's going on.
We see it through
We stay with you until the matter is genuinely resolved, not just until the paperwork is filed. Whether that means a negotiated agreement, a court resolution, or simply closing the chapter, we're with you to the end, and reachable long after.
A simple 4-step process.
We talk it through
It starts with a conversation, not a commitment. You tell us what's happening in your own words, and we listen. By the end of that first call, you'll have an honest sense of whether we're the right fit, and there's no obligation either way.
We map the options
Once we understand your situation, we lay out the path ahead clearly. That means explaining your options in plain language, what each one realistically involves, and where you actually stand. No jargon, no false promises, just a clear picture you can make decisions from.
We get to work
This is where the real work happens, and it's handled personally. The attorney you spoke with is the one managing your case, no handoffs to associates, no anonymous inboxes. We keep you informed at every step, so you're never wondering what's going on.
We see it through
We stay with you until the matter is genuinely resolved, not just until the paperwork is filed. Whether that means a negotiated agreement, a court resolution, or simply closing the chapter, we're with you to the end, and reachable long after.
A simple 4-step process.
We talk it through
It starts with a conversation, not a commitment. You tell us what's happening in your own words, and we listen. By the end of that first call, you'll have an honest sense of whether we're the right fit, and there's no obligation either way.
We map the options
Once we understand your situation, we lay out the path ahead clearly. That means explaining your options in plain language, what each one realistically involves, and where you actually stand. No jargon, no false promises, just a clear picture you can make decisions from.
We get to work
This is where the real work happens, and it's handled personally. The attorney you spoke with is the one managing your case, no handoffs to associates, no anonymous inboxes. We keep you informed at every step, so you're never wondering what's going on.
We see it through
We stay with you until the matter is genuinely resolved, not just until the paperwork is filed. Whether that means a negotiated agreement, a court resolution, or simply closing the chapter, we're with you to the end, and reachable long after.
Start with a conversation.
Most legal questions feel bigger before they're spoken out loud. Tell us what's on your mind. The first consultation is there to bring some clarity, not to commit you to anything.
Start with a conversation.
Most legal questions feel bigger before they're spoken out loud. Tell us what's on your mind. The first consultation is there to bring some clarity, not to commit you to anything.
A civil law firm in Houston. Direct access, personal counsel, careful work from start to finish.
1200 Smith Street, Suite 1600
Houston,
TX 77002
© 2026 Whitlock & Ellison, PLLC. Attorney advertising.
A civil law firm in Houston. Direct access, personal counsel, careful work from start to finish.
1200 Smith Street, Suite 1600
Houston,
TX 77002
© 2026 Whitlock & Ellison, PLLC. Attorney advertising.
A civil law firm in Houston. Direct access, personal counsel, careful work from start to finish.
1200 Smith Street, Suite 1600
Houston,
TX 77002
© 2026 Whitlock & Ellison, PLLC. Attorney advertising.