After law school, I joined the United States Marine Corps, where I began my legal career as a Judge Advocate, serving in Okinawa, Japan, and subsequently at Headquarters Marine Corps in Arlington, Virginia. As a prosecutor, and later, defense counsel, in the Marine Corps, I tried countless courts-martial and administrative hearings.
Upon completing military service, I was an attorney with the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. While with the SEC from 1990-1993, I investigated and/or litigated civil violations of the federal securities laws. I served as a federal prosecutor (Special Assistant U.S. Attorney) in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, assigned to the Securities Fraud Unit. While assigned to that Unit, I prosecuted criminal violations of the federal securities laws, including insider trading, market manipulation, money laundering, mail and wire fraud, perjury, and making false statements to a government agency. I obtained convictions in cases involving a nationwide broker payoff scheme; a multi-state financial fraud involving cellular telecommunications; insider trading by principals of a publicly traded company; and embezzlement by a registered agent. Representative of the nature of the cases handled by me, I also investigated the marketing and sale of certain limited partnerships by a major broker-dealer, resulting in the establishment of a $ million claims fund for investors, and the payment of fines to the U.S. Treasury.
I next entered private practice as a partner with a national law firm based in Richmond, Virginia, where my practice was concentrated on the representation of a major brokerage firm. In 1999, I began practice as a solo practitioner.
I was selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers in the area of Securities Litigation. I currently serves on the Richmond Bar Association’s Communications Committee, having previously served on the Administration of Justice Committee, which facilitates a dialogue between the bench and the bar on best practices. In 2014, I was appointed to serve a multi-year term on the Audit Committee for the American Association of Justice. I have a 10.0 Avvo Rating and for fourteen years an "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell (its highest rating).
I served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Richmond School of Law, where I taught a course entitled, “Enforcement of the Federal Securities Laws.”
I have formerly served as both Co-Chair and Chair of the Securities Arbitration Subcommittee (Corporate and Business Litigation Committee) of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association. I also previously held the position of Chair of the ABA’s Securities Enforcement Subcommittee (Business Law Section). For many years, I served as Chair, and then, Vice-Chair, of the Criminal Laws Committee of the ABA’s Section of Business Law. In conjunction with my work for the ABA, in 2003, I was appointed by then-ABA President Dennis Archer to serve on a 14-member commission. This special commission was formed to examine criticisms of mandatory minimum sentences raised by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, in his August 2003 speech to the Opening Assembly at the ABA’s Annual Meeting in San Francisco. After holding extensive hearings, the Commission presented a detailed report to the ABA.
I earned a Master of Laws degree (Securities Regulation) from Georgetown University Law Center, and J.D. and B.B.A. degrees from Baylor University. I was admitted to the Bar Associations of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the District of Columbia, and the State of Texas (inactive). Additionally, I am admitted to practice in the federal court system. Also, I practice regularly before FINRA. I estimate that I have handle represented over 200 claimants in securities arbitrations. I dedicate a portion of my practice to pro-bono representation.
My wife, Emily, and I are long standing members of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, where we both have served on the Vestry. We have two daughters -- one is a third year at University of Virginia and the other is a sophmore at Baylor University.
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Posted by Phyllis | March 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney
After consulting with Mark Krudys, we hired him to represent my son in a medical malpractice suit. He took on his case when I had almost given up hope on anyone taking it. He listened attentively to everything we said. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He was also kind, considerate, and com...
Posted by Lynne | January 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I will forever be grateful to Mark Krudys. He diligently worked on my complicated white collar case for three years. Mark’s skills made him the perfect lawyer to deal with all of its aspects. His knowledge of civil, criminal and bankruptcy law was invaluable. He took the time to make sure I understan...
Posted by Stacy | April 8, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
My case is a civil rights one, and I was extremely impressed with Mr Krudys’ knowledge and practicality in a brief phone call. He himself answered the call, which in itself is absolutely above expectations. While I wasn’t thrilled with his opinion (i.e., I’ll likely not win my case for which he...
Posted by Hillel | August 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I have nothing but the highest regard for Mark. He took on my very complicated case, worked unbelievably hard -days, nights and weekends. He was extremely intelligent, intuitive, competent, timely, easily accessible but most importantly he cared and ALWAYS had my best interests at heart. I have deal...
Posted by Kevin D. | April 15, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
Mr Krudys took time from a busy schedule to speak with me about my case without an appointment. He offered encouragement and provided references. Mr. Krudys was kind, considerate and sorry he was not able to take my case.
"Mark is a fantastic trial lawyer. Simply top-notch. I have had the occasion to speak with him numerous times about some of his civil rights cases, and share information with him. He is generous, highly ethical, and extremely bright. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."
"Mark is an incredibly hard working attorney with the highest ethical standards. He is a tireless advocate, extremely intelligent, and well respected among the bench and his fellow attorneys. I had the pleasure of working with Mark on a civil rights case and was so impressed with the caliber of his work. It was truly a rewarding and educational experience. I would highly recommend Mark."
"Mark Krudys is an excellent attorney. He works hard, knows the law and approaches cases with thoroughly. He is willing to take time out from a busy practice to help fellow attorneys and does excellent work for his clients. I highly recommend Mark's services."
"I've had a number of cases against Mark over the years and found him to be a gifted litigator. He is extremely hard-working, doggedly persistent, and highly knowledgeable of the applicable law, both procedurally and substantively. He consistently achieves remarkable results for his clients in very difficult cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors and am familiar with plaintiffs' personal injury lawyers around the state of Virginia. Mark Krudys is an outstanding Virginia personal injury lawyer. He won a ground-breaking decision in the Supreme Court of Virginia which for the first time recognized liability in Virginia for negligent supervision. The case name is Kellermann. He won that case despite the fact that for years lower courts had been consistently holding that there was no liability in Virginia for negligent supervision. Mark Krudys is very bright, very determined, very dedicated. He is an outstanding attorney for injured persons."
"Mark is a thorough and effective advocate for those who have been injured, whether due to a violation of their civil rights or as a result of someone's negligence. I have had the pleasure of working with Mark on a couple of matters over the years, and always feel very comfortable referring individuals on to him for representation."
"I endorse this lawyer highly. He is extremely knowledgeable, incredibly helpful, and wonderfully professional. He is the attorney I will always turn to help me represent my clients or refer other clients in this area."
"Mark J. Krudys is a "lawyers lawyer"! He is the one lawyers turn to when they need help with a case. If you are lucky enough to find him, don't hesitate to hire him. He is detailed beyond belief and will put his heart and soul into helping you."
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Aug 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Over the years, I've handled a number of FINRA securities arbitrations across from Mark. Mark is a very experienced, effective and skilled securities arbitration attorney."
"Mark is an highly energetic and creative lawyer who makes a terrific presentation in the courtroom and is highly respected by the bar; both colleagues and judges. I recommend him for any trial work."
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Aug 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mark has a rare combination of intelligence, dedication, organization, and likeability. That makes him very effective for his clients. It is always a pleasure to work with him."
"I worked very closely with Mark on a highly contentious and significant piece of litigation and found him to be a solid and practical lawyer who is also a pleasure to deal with."
"Mark is a perfectionist in the best sense of the term. His command of the factual intricacies and the legal landscape was something you hope to find in co-counsel, but often don't."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is one of the smartest and most diligent trial lawyers I have encountered."
"Mark is an exceptional lawyer and very dedicated to the pursuit of justice for his clients."
"I have known Mark for several years through our work together within the American Bar Association and from his great reputation among his circle of friends and colleagues, many of whom have now become my friends and colleagues. Mark preceded me as the Chair of the White Collar Crimes Committee within the ABA Section of Business Law. He is a very bright, engaging, and thoughtful attorney who has a strong background in securities law from his prior government service with the SEC."
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2014
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1988
Navy Achievement Medal, U.S. Marine Corps
2015 - Present
Member, The Krudys Law Firm, PLC
2014 - Present
Member, Phelan Krudys Petty, PLC
2012 - 2013
Member, Phelan Krudys, PLC
2000 - 2011
Member, Mark J. Krudys, PLC
1997 - 2000
Partner, LeClair Ryan, PC
1994 - 1997
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida
1990 - 1993
Senior Attorney, Securities & Exchange Commission Enforcement Division
1986 - 1989
Captain - Judge Advocate, U.S. Marine Corps
2001 - 2003
American Bar Association, Business Law SectionCo-Chair, Securities Arbitration Subcommittee
2001 - 2001
T.C. Williams School of Law, University of RichmondAdjunct Assistant Professor
2000 - 2000
American Bar Association - Justice Kennedy CommissionCommissioner
1999 - 2002
American Bar Association, Business Law SectionChair, Criminal Laws Committee
$2.4 million jury verdict
$1.75 million settlement
1993
LL.M - Master of Laws
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
2014
Jail and Jailer Liability: The Trial of a Jail Death Case
2012
Securities Arbitration
2009
The Role of Audit Committees in the Investigative Process and Upon a Finding of Wrongdoing
2008
Accounting Fraud: The Latest Trends and Cases
2000
White Collar Crimes: How to Keep Business Lawyers from Becoming Defendants in Criminal Prosecutions
1999
Accountants Liability - The New Issues
1999
A Criminal Securities Case from Investigation to Trial
1998
International Enforcement of the Federal Securities Laws
2002
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