Erskine and Blackburn, L.L.P. was established by Blake C. Erskine, Jr. and Mark B. Blackburn in 2001. The firm is committed to making a difference for the clients God trusts them with in the trials of serious personal injury cases involving dangerous and defective products, vehicle collisions, medical negligence and significant commercial litigation for Plaintiffs on a contingency fee basis. The firm's practice is statewide. Both Blake and Mark are "AV" peer rated by Martindale Hubbell. Likewise, the firm was awarded an "AV" rating by Martindale Hubbell after a survey of the firm's peers for professional excellence in skill and integrity.

• An AV Rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence. He or she has usually practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

The Erskine & Blackburn, L.L.P. logo was created and designed by Blake and Mark with the help of Graphics Artist James Gilligan. Blake and Mark wanted a logo representing their individual character and their passion for helping others in their profession. The star in the center of the logo represents Blake and Mark’s love for the Great State of Texas and its glorious history. It is the Lone Star State because it has stood alone as a sovereign nation and conquered every adversity with unyielding courage, heroism, and tenacity of those who love it by the grace of God.

“…I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly from the walls. I shall never surrender nor retreat.” - William Barrett Travis, Lawyer and Lt. Col. Comdt. of the Alamo

The horns coming off the star represent Blake and Mark’s respect for the character of the Texas Longhorn. This remarkable animal with sweeping horns is another proud symbol of Texas. God designed the Texas Longhorn with an enduring body and spirit that was able to survive diverse terrain and weather, disease and countless predators with its tenacious courage to become a living legend.

“The Texas Longhorn was bred not by man but shaped by nature and man benefited." - J. Frank Dobie

These unique qualities of our State and the Texas Longhorn, represent us and our passion for each cause we champion for our clients.