MacKenzie Alexander Dunham

MacKenzie is an experienced litigator who believes that everyone should have access to affordable legal help during the most important moments of their lives. MacKenzie is passionate about serving those who don't have access to an affordable attorney: those in the middle, who are work hard everyday but could be easily crippled by a legal setback. Prior to founding Access Justice Houston MacKenzie worked at a Houston consumer law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients from deceptive trade practices and scams.

MacKenzie went to law school at the University of Houston Law Center where he focused on litigation in the Blakely Advocacy Institution. MacKenzie was an active part of UHLC's Mock Trial team, Moot Court team, and the Advocates. In the Spring of 2017 MacKenzie was one of four students who were chosen to help train the United States Court Guards investigators through a trial demonstration. MacKenzie was recognized for his achievements in trial advocacy by the Houston Bar Association Litigation Section in April of 2017. For his effective use of storytelling and trial strategy, MacKenzie was awarded the 2017 Jim Perdue Sr. Trial Advocacy Award.

University of Houston - Main Campus

J.D. (2017)

2014 - 2017

Activities: Recent Developments Editor of the Journal of Consumer and Commercial Law, UHLC Mock Trial Team, UHLC Moot Court Team

University of North Texas

B.A. (2013) | History & Political Science

2010 - 2013

Executive Director & Staff Attorney

Access Justice Houston

2017 - Current

I created Access Justice Houston with my co-founder Douglas Evans to give truly affordable and efficient legal representation to those left behind by the legal system. While the poorest of the poor can get legal representation from a legal aid provider, there's never enough funding to provide legal representation to everyone who needs it. At AJH we're trying to bridge this access to justice gap by providing a sliding scale fee structure which tailors what a client has to pay to what they can afford. We're working in those areas were needed the most: family Law, criminal defense, immigration, and consumer law. At AJH we've lowered our overhead and increased our efficiency in the practice law so that we're able to serve as counselors to our clients in this area of need at a rate that won't bankrupt them.

Senior Law Clerk

Blackwell & Haag

2015 - 2017

Litigation starts with drafting legal documents, whether it's drafting petitions, discovery requests, discovery responses, motions, pre-trial motions and orders for filing I have extensive experience drafting legal documents that are concise and written in a way that our clients can understand. During litigation there will always be a need for fast and efficient research. Whether it's Lexis nexis, westlaw or newer services like Ravel and casetext I have used them all to find whatever information our clients case requires in record times. In investigating our clients cases I have extensive experience finding opposing parties assets, deciphering confusing corporate structures, or finding witnesses. All of which translates to creating a tailored litigation and strategy for our clients cases. I work hand in hand with clients to understand their case from intake through the end of litigation. This includes working with clients in investigating their claim, making document requests, and giving prompt case updates. After successfully litigating a client's case, I give our clients all the post-judgment collection options available to collect what's owed to them. Whether it requires receivership, a writ of execution, or garnishment, I tailor each collection strategy with our clients goal to collect what's owed to them in a just and efficient manner.

Law Clerk

Michael Whitten and Associates

2011 - 2014

Simplifying your intake: reducing overhead and headaches, Access to Justice Conference, Salt Lake City Utah

March 15, 2019

Consortium for Access to Justice

A fast-paced session covering the creation of an affordable intake system that works for both the client and the organization. The session will cover how to create and maintain a successful client journey through the intake process while using technology to reduce administrative costs. Get an inside look at what data your organization could be collecting through an automated intake process, and how that data can be used create strategic goals and process improvement within your organization.

Using Alternative Fee Arrangements to Make More Money and Help More People, Texas Bar CLE Webcast, Austin, Texas

November 28, 2018

State Bar of Texas

An introduction into using alternative fee arrangements in solo and small firms while still maintaining profitability.

What Matters at the End: Kids and Property in Texas Family Law, Third Ward Community Legal Fair, Harris County

May 12, 2018

University of Houston Law Center

https://www.slideshare.net/MackenzieDunham1/what-matters-at-the-end-kids-and-property-in-texas-family-law

The Jim Perdue Sr. Trial Advocacy Award

Blakely Advocacy Institute

2017

The Jim Perdue Sr. Trial Advocacy Award is awarded to a UHLC student in recognition of their skills and commitment to the art of advocacy.

Houston Bar Association Litigation Section Outstanding Advocate

Houston Bar Association Litigation Section

2017

Houston Bar Association Litigation Section Outstanding Advocate scholarship is awarded in recognition for Outstanding Advocacy and Academics.

Houston Bar Association: Family Law Section

Member

2018 - Current

State Bar of Texas  # 24100672

Member

2017 - Current

Texas Bar College

Member

2017 - Current

Houston Bar Association

Member

2017 - Current

Texas Lawyers Group

Member

2017 - Current

Texas

Since 2017

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  We offer a sliding scale rate for our clients. This matches your income to what you'd pay for legal services. At our lowest rate, Access Justice Houston is about 30% of the market rate.