Mark S Zaid

Mark S Zaid

4.2
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 33 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Litigation, Communications & Media

1250 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC

About Mark

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 80%

Security clearance suspensions, denials & revocations, personnel actions (suspensions, disciplinary, termination, etc), IG investigations (admin or crim), Whistleblower, Congressional inquiries and more

34 years

80%
Communications and Media 10%

Manage public relations for high profile controversies, representation of journalists involving classified information, FOIA

34 years

10%
Litigation 10%

Litigation of employment law matters, Constitutional questions, national security disputes and Freedom of Information/Privacy Act cases

34 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 17 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 31 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 33 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Mark S. Zaid Pc

1250 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20036-2643

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Mark S Zaid's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Completely ghosted me. Unprofessional.

I wrote this person based upon someone else's referral, provided them with all of my information as requested and they completed ghosted me. All they had to say is that they were not interested but they did not even provide me the courtesy of stating such. Extremely unprofessional.

Posted by Lewis | September 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Can't Get Enough

Mark Represented me in a "free speech case" and he won it. Charged me 200 a hour and 300 a hour (being paid by the defendants) if we won. And also charged 25% of the Gross (giving himself 375 a hour). I did not realize when he took the case that he had set himself up to get most of the settlement.... He also charged $460 for the dinner meeting the night before the settlement.

Mark Zaid

Replied last September 6, 2023

This person has been continually trolling me and posting false information. The only negative review I have ever received, for good reason, has been attempted before and has been removed by Avvo multiple times.

Posted by John | July 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I Made A Great Decision When I Hired Mark Zaid

Mark has been representing me for several years concerning a complex case involving the Federal Government. I first became aware of Mark, and his reputation as a stellar attorney, when a Senior Executive within my organization recommended Mark, based upon firsthand knowledge of Mark's experience, re...putation, and his skills and abilities. Mark brings to the issue at hand a drive and determination second to none. Mark is very intelligent, well networked, and I am very glad that he is representing me.

Posted by Ken | July 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Quality & professionalism

Mark represented me for a clearance issue. His experience is respected in the intelligence community and he knew the process well. His approach was professional and he genuinely cared about my situation. I would recommend his services without hesitation.

Posted by Harshen | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Attorney!

Remarkable is just one of the words that can sum up Mark Zaid! He is always on top of the case at hand and is accessible to us day and night. He is extremely intelligent and always goes above and beyond. I am sure anyone that chooses Mark Zaid as an attorney will feel as fortunate as we do.

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Mark S Zaid's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Rosenthal

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark Zaid is a friend of almost 30 years. We worked together as colleagues and counsel of record representing victims of the Libyan terrorist bombing of Pan Am flight 103 shortly before Christmas 1988. I have observed his strong legal work and judgment over a 20 year period. Mark was especially effective interacting with clients in stressful situations. He and they were devoted to each other. Today he is a respected bar leader in DC, an eminent expert in government employment and national security law."

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Lawrence Halloran

Government lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark is a smart, grounded, tenacious advocate who is not afraid of facing opponents with government power or deep pockets. Never gives up"

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Eric Eisen

Administrative law lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A leader in his field"

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Kathryn Barcroft

Administrative law lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a phenomenal attorney and legal expert in the area of national security law and whistleblower rights as well as a top notch litigator. His specialized knowledge and his stellar advocacy are a valuable asset to the legal community. Thank you for all that you do to advance the rights of whistleblowers Mark."

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Andrew Bakaj

Administrative law lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Zaid is an outstanding attorney and leader in the area of national security law, freedom of information act litigation, and civil litigation. Given his extensive private practice experience, Mr. Zaid is a true subject-matter expert. Accordingly, the work-product he produces is extraordinary. As a fellow attorney, it is something I admire and look to emulate."

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Kristin Alden

Unknown lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"We have worked with Mark on several matters together and admire his extensive knowledge of national security law. Mark is an outstanding lawyer. If I needed a lawyer for a security clearance, I would use Mark. He's also an excellent person who genuinely cares about his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Best Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Best Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Alumni Hall of Fame, Jericho High School

2009

Best Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

John N. Wilder Award for Alumni Service, University of Rochester

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Executive Director, The James Madison Project

1993 - Present

Managing Partner, Mark S. Zaid, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Albany Law School

Board of Trustees

2014 - Present

Federal Freedom of Information Act Advisory Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Rempfer et al. v. Dod et al.

Permanent Injunction Granted

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Education

1992

Albany Law School of Union University

JD

1989

University of Rochester

BA

Languages

English

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