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Mark B Martin

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Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 34 years

Education Lawyer at Baltimore, MD
Practice Areas: Education, Criminal Defense, Juvenile ... +5 more

36 S. Charles Street,, Baltimore, MD

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About Mark

Biography

Skilled attorneys. Caring People. Effective advocates.

Safeguarding the civil rights of individuals who face discrimination because of their disabilities.

Defending clients who have been accused of crimes in state and federal court.

We fight to ensure educational equality for all children.

Providing juveniles and their families legal options and aggressive advocacy for their children

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 14%

14%
Civil Rights 14%

Helping individuals facing discrimination based upon their disability, race, gender and other civil rights.

14%
Criminal Defense 14%

Defending the rights of individuals facing criminal investigation or charges in state and federal courts.

14%
Education 14%

Advocating for students and families in special education, suspension and expulsion and other school matters from preschool through college and graduate school.

14%
Estate Planning 14%

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Juvenile Law 14%

Representing juveniles facing investigation or charges in juvenile court. Our representation starts from when you are first contacted by authorities and includes meetings with the Department of Juvenile Services to avoid your case being sent to Juvenile court.

14%
Litigation 14%

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Other 2%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes

Payment Methods

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Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Silver Client Champion

Silver Client Champion

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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

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This is the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 30 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Mark B. Martin, P.A.

36 S. Charles Street,, Baltimore, MD, 21201-3720

markmartinlaw.com
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Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you for your faith and talents!

We were very fortunate to have Mark Martin represent our family for the needs of our son. We are grateful for the placement he received, the help he is receiving and the difference it will make in his future. Thank you to Mark Martin and his team for your faith and talents to get us there.

Posted by Paul | June 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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Family In Need of Help

From the first day we started working with Mark he was completely honest and candid about what he could or couldn't do. He also had an air about him that showed he was confident in his ability and presented his record of success but also failures. You have to be confident to be able to do this. He... gave us an overview of the process to have our child placed in a private academic site. This was great because before working with Mark we had no idea of what to expect. Setting expectations was something that he does extremely well. I went to several meetings with Mark and he was always listening and asking questions which shows he was trying to get a command of his facts before speaking. There was no grandstanding involved in his approach. When he spoke it was for a purpose. When it was time for him to speak he held the room and he was direct. And when he needed to he was AGGRESSIVE, precise and fought for my son in a way that I never could have. Mark also has relationships that extended beyond our case that actually helped him to understand all parties involved and strengthen our argument. I never felt like he didn't have control of the situation. He also worked very well with the all of the therapists that were to be involved with our case. All of our therapists said they had heard of Mark and that he was good. If we had any questions, he made time to call, text, email or use any other method just to keep me calm. This made a difference. He also helped me understand there are certain things I should and shouldn't say about our son when asked by the opposing attorney. I should also point out Mark was never late and he always stayed afterwards to have frank discussions with me. In the end my son got everything he needed and more. Mark made sure everything was in writing and properly managed. He even set up a meeting that I couldn't get with the private school. I would have to rate mark as being outstanding.

Posted by Courtney | February 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Representation

My family hired Mr. Martin to represent our son in a case against the Baltimore County School system. Our son recently moved from a public school to a private school because of his learning disabilities. Although BCPS was aware of his issues, they denied him services for 2 years which resulted in our... son falling two years behind in his education. After consulting with Mark about our case, we were more than confident that we had found the right attorney for this type of law suit. Mark came highly recommended to us and his past work on cases like ours only made us feel that we were definitely going in the right direction. Mark and his staff were extremely professional and efficient. Within months we were on our way to Mediation. Because of Mark, we settled at mediation and were reimbursed by Baltimore County Schools for our sons tuition. I don't think we would have had the outcome we did unless we had Mr. Martin and his office on our side. We could not ask for a better outcome or a better attorney.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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An experienced, knowedgeable expert!!

Mark is incredibly professional, brilliant and an expert in his field. He is meticulous and practiced every step of the process, from initial consultation to case resolution. He guided my husband and I through a very difficult process skillfully with reassurance and ease. I very highly recommend Ma...rk!

Posted by Debra | January 20, 2015

Knowledgeable and kind education lawyers

Consulted with Mark B Martin and Sally Stanfield. They were attentive, kind, and very knowledgeable. My issue was a graduate school issue. They have experience through all levels of school which is very helpful. They are focussed and efficient.

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David Ledyard

Education lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have both worked with Mark on several legal matters and witnessed Mark work on countless Education Law matters. Mark's knowledge and experience in the field of Education law is both impressive and unparalleled. He enjoys an excellent reputation with School Systems around the State of Maryland and the lawyers who represent these systems. The results he has obtained for students (and their parents) are truly amazing -- he is a tireless advocate who passionately believes in his cause."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Washington D.C & Baltimore Top Rated Lawyers of 2015, American Lawyer Magazine

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Mark B. Martin, P.A.

Associations

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association

Member

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

Chair

Education

1990

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

State University of New York, Binghamton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

2017

2016

IEP and 504 Plans Legal Workshop Section 504 Plans

2016

Languages

English

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