Mark A. Weitz, JD, PhD
Mark A. Weitz is a senior litigation attorney and is of counsel to Mousilli Law, bringing over 35 years of exceptional legal experience to the firm. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 1983 and in Florida since 1988, Mr. Weitz's extensive career spans across multiple facets of law, including insurance law, health law, and civil litigation. His deep understanding of these areas is rooted in his prior roles as counsel to the Insurance Liquidator of Texas and as an executive within the insurance industry.
Mr. Weitz's legal acumen is exemplified by his representation of a diverse client base, both domestically and internationally, across a broad spectrum of insurance and corporate-related matters. His experience encompasses every aspect of the industry, from initial start-up through complex operations, legal compliance, reinsurance, policy interpretation, and captive formation. When necessary, Mr. Weitz adeptly navigates solvency issues, including rehabilitation and receivership, ensuring robust legal guidance at every stage.
In addition to his insurance expertise, Mr. Weitz served as general counsel to a group of medical providers, including an ambulatory surgery center, where he oversaw all aspects of legal compliance and litigation. His innovative litigation strategies have notably secured greater rate reimbursements for physicians, practices, and home healthcare providers. Furthermore, Mr. Weitz represents physicians in peer review matters and board complaints, and he is highly regarded as a leading attorney in the med spa industry, providing critical legal support to owners and directors in operational and regulatory matters.
Mr. Weitz’s litigation prowess is well-established, with successful outcomes at both the trial court and appellate levels. He offers top-tier legal representation to clients across various industries, addressing commercial disputes, constitutional law issues, insurance, healthcare, international banking, and government regulation. A gifted trial lawyer with exceptional procedural knowledge and strategic insight, Mr. Weitz’s strengths lie in his meticulous work product, persuasive oral advocacy, and his ability to manage cases from inception to resolution with unwavering conviction.
In addition to his role at Texas Nexus Law Group, Mr. Weitz proudly serves as the Insurance Commissioner of The Modoc Nation. In this capacity, he oversees and enforces the Tribe's insurance code while also managing The Modoc Domicile, a key division of The Nation, including its domestic captive insurance company domicile services.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Weitz is an accomplished author and scholar, widely published in American legal and constitutional history as well as military history, with a particular focus on the American Civil War. He has also held teaching positions at several universities, where he imparts his vast knowledge to the next generation of legal professionals.
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Arizona State University
PhD, Philosophy, 1998Texas State University
MA, History 1994Baylor Law School
JD, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1983University of Texas at Austin
BA, Government, 1979
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The State Bar of Texas
The Stat Bar of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas