Educational and Professional Background
Professional Experience
Associations
Early Career and Education
Victor Makris began his legal career at 24. During college, he gained valuable experience as a congressional intern in Washington, D.C. In law school, he worked in the litigation department of a major New York firm. After graduation, he joined a CPA/Attorney firm in Houston. At just 26 years old, he founded the Makris Law Firm.
Wide Range of Legal Expertise
Victor’s career covers a wide range of practice areas. These include business litigation (both defense and plaintiff), injunctive relief, personal injury (both defense and plaintiff), Social Security Disability and SSI, worker’s compensation, auto accidents, trademark litigation, contract disputes, child custody trials, and divorce property disputes.
Makris Law Firm : A Legacy of Service
Makris Law Firm is the longest-operating Makris family law firm in Houston. The firm specializes in disability, injury, and various legal matters. Victor has been dedicated to helping Texans with their legal needs for over 45 years.
Extensive Trial Experience
He has handled many bench and jury trials. Victor has also taken over 20 cases to the Supreme Court of Texas, Texas Court of Appeals, and Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, a distinction held by only three percent of Texas attorneys.
Educator and Multilingual Advocate
Victor frequently lectures at law school programs, State Bar-approved seminars, colleges, and health interest groups. He speaks Spanish and modern Greek fluently, allowing him to connect with a diverse range of clients and audiences.
Personal
Concert classical guitarist, former Nation Chief of YMCA Indian Guide Program, former Board Member YMCA, Assistant Scoutmaster Boy Scouts of America, Year 2000 Volunteer of the Year Award Southwest YMCA, Year 2002 Partners of Youth Chairman Southwest YMCA, Year 2004 Board Member Weekly Family YMCA; Boy Scouts of America Troop 55 2005 Service Award.