Marcus Spencer
Attorney
Joel advises special districts and public entities in public finance, governance, and development across Texas communities.
Public finance is the backbone of development. I’m passionate about structuring innovative solutions that move projects forward efficiently—without ever losing sight of our clients’ goals.
BIOGRAPHY
Marcus is a former First Assistant County Attorney for Fort Bend County, Texas. Initially focusing on real estate matters including, property acquisitions and dispositions, property development, and roadway construction projects as an Assistant County Attorney in the General Counsel Division, Marcus also served as the Chief of the Division managing attorneys and providing counsel to members of Commissioners Court, Department Heads and other County Officials on matters related to local government operations. Marcus spent the final nine years of his service to Fort Bend County as First Assistant under two administrations specializing in large projects.
Marcus is a former Louisiana Army National Guardsman for the 528th Combat Engineering Battalion earning an Army Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service.
EDUCATION
Southern University and A&M College
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science – 1994
South Texas College of Law Houston
Juris Doctor – 2001
PRACTICE EXPERTISE
- Public finance
- Public infrastructure & economic development
- Local & state government regulation
- Texas Infrastructure Program
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
- State Bar of Texas
- Houston Bar Association
Truths
- Lover of dad jokes
- Spontaneous singer
- Procurer of things on the top shelf