The majority of my clients have worked with me for many years, in part because I insist on high-quality service, integrity and mutual respect in every legal engagement. I also enjoy serving as a mentor in the Houston community, whether I’m empowering women and girls through my charity leadership or providing guidance to the next generation of lawyers.
Mary Axelrad focuses her legal practice on financial services and real estate. She represents private and institutional lenders in complex transactions involving both real estate and asset-based loans. Mary's practice also includes restructuring and workouts.
Within her real estate practice, Mary works with clients involved in acquisitions, dispositions, lease negotiations, landlord-tenant relations, construction, multifamily projects and boundary disputes. Her clientele includes financial institutions, private lenders, developers, investors, small businesses, non-profit entities and high-net-worth individuals.
Mary frequently lectures at continuing legal education seminars sponsored by the State Bar of Texas and by the University of Texas. She previously served on the board of directors for CREW Houston (Commercial Real Estate Women) and has twice served on the board of directors for the Texas Association of Bank Counsel.
Dedicated to community service, Mary is the current board chair for The Women’s Home, a non-profit organization which focuses on building communities to help women in crisis regain control of their lives. The Women’s Home also provides transitional housing for women with substance abuse or mental health issues. Mary also serves on the board of trustees for The Women’s Resource of Greater Houston, which helps women and girls make choices toward becoming independent, productive and financially stable.
Mary earned her J.D. from the South Texas College of Law Houston, and attended The Colorado College for her undergraduate education.