“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and good friend Alfred Mackenzie. Alfred was an expert appellate practitioner and the consummate lawyer’s
lawyer. He understood the nuances of Texas law and procedure and was always eager to share that understanding with law students and young lawyers. When the stakes were highest, Alfred was always level-headed, analytical, humble, and kind. He was a lawyer other lawyers consulted when they needed advice or ideas. But Alfred was more than a fine lawyer. He was a dedicated husband and father and a man who always gave back to his community. Whether as a Baptist deacon, a scout leader, or just an informal mentor, Alfred was always looking for ways he could build into others. We are thankful for what he built into us and will miss him very much.”
– The Lanier Law Firm
Personal Background
Alfred Mackenzie is a Senior Attorney in the Houston office. As a member of The Lanier Law Firm’s Issues and Appeals team, his focus is on enhancing and protecting client outcomes by presenting and preserving legal arguments before and during trial and on appeal.
Alfred joined The Lanier Law Firm in 2023. Previously, Alfred clerked for a state appellate court and subsequently practiced at two different law firms and for a decade as a solo attorney. Alfred is a board-certified appellate lawyer and has represented clients in appellate matters in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and the Texas Courts of Appeals. Alfred also has extensive experience briefing, arguing, and trying cases in federal and state trial courts throughout Texas, including civil litigation ranging from employment law, business disputes, fiduciary duty claims, property conflicts, medical malpractice, and personal injury.
Alfred is a fourth-generation Houstonian. He and his wife, Gretchen, have two adult children and two Gordon setters.