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Mark Louis Stevenson
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Biography
Mark L. Stevenson is a skilled attorney and short-sale negotiator barred in Virginia , North Carolina, and Michigan. Currently, his practice focuses on Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Business matters on the Peninsula.
Prior to joining Hanger Law, he spent three years processing and successfully negotiating short sales in some of the hardest hit regions of Michigan, including Flint and metro Detroit. Mark prides himself on facilitating deals with multiple parties to achieve positive results for clients.
A local, Mark graduated from Tallwood High School and went on to get a B.S. in Chemistry at Old Dominion University, graduating cum laude, and a J.D. from Regent Law.
Beyond loss mitigation, Mark brings a wealth of experience in family law, including issues such as divorces, post-divorce matters dealing with custody, child support, and parenting time, and also adoptions. Mark also has significant exposure to bankruptcy issues. He understands how bankruptcy interrelates with the short sale process and family law.
Mark is a member of the Newport News Bar Association and is a member of Coastal Community Church in Yorktown. You may also see him playing racquetball at Riverside Wellness Center.
Mark and his wife Rebecca have four boys and they reside in Newport News.
Mark enjoys serving his clients with excellence and adding value to their lives.
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Licensed in North Carolina for 8 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 14 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 13 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Mark Stevenson
2000 Arctic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
Hanger Law
760 McGuire Pl., 1st Floor, Newport News, VA, 23601
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Mark Louis Stevenson's Reviews
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Posted by Nate | July 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Professional and On time
We used Hanger Law for our closing and couldn't have been happier with the experience. Our lender messed up some key name spellings on the closing documents and they were very quick to resolve the issue with almost no time lost. Great law firm with very friendly employees. I would highly recommend...
Posted by aurinel canelon | July 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Big thank you!
I'm so glad to have Mark during this process. This was my first purchase on real estate and his guidance made all this to go as smooth as possible. Thank you Mark and the firm for all this work!
Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Job
Mark did a great job talking through the entire process with us. We loved working with him and his team. They did a great job. We look forward to working with them on our next home.
Posted by Cynthia | November 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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109 Monarch Glade
This was our second closing with Mr. Stevenson. We had purchased a home at auction and needed to close within 10days. When we ran into a few glitches with the lender we were working with, Mark went out of his way to talk to the foreclosure company to get us an extension on closing. He also kept us ...
Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Real Estate Closing
Mark represented me for a real estate transaction (sale of a house). He was very diligent and the process was quick and efficient.
Mark Louis Stevenson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mark has a great knowledge of the real estate market and real estate law. areas of expertise range from Real Estate, Contract Law, Probate, Wills, Estates, Guardianship, Business, Litigation and so much more. He is dedicated to his clients and a true professional. I highly recommend Mark for all of your legal needs!"
"Mark is a knowledgeable, professional and detail-oriented attorney with years of experience in different aspects of the law. Mark's areas of expertise range from Real Estate, Contract Law, Probate, Wills, Estates, Guardianship, Business, Litigation and so much more. He is dedicated to his clients and a true professional. I highly recommend Mark for all of your legal needs!"
"Mark is a detail oriented attorney with years of experience. I refer all my Peninsula and Richmond area clients to Mark for wills, estate planning, real estate, contract, business and LLC formations. I highly recommend Mark for all of you legal needs!"
"Mark is a knowledgeable attorney with years of experience in different aspects of the law. He is my go to attorney for Richmond, Williamsburg and surrounding areas. Mark's areas of expertise range from Real Estate, Contract Law, Probate, Wills, Estates, business and so much more. He is dedicated to his clients and a true professional."
"Mark is a knowledgeable, experienced, professional and detail oriented. I refer all my Peninsula and Richmond area clients to Mark for wills, estate planning, real estate, contract, business and LLC formations. I highly recommend Mark for all of you legal needs!"
"Mark is my go-to attorney for all of my real estate closings. I am a real estate agent in VA and I am also a licensed attorney in NC, where I practiced for 6 years prior to moving over to real estate in VA. So I know and understand what makes for a great attorney, and Mark is one of them. I have referred clients to him for estate planning, as well as business and LLC formation issues. I have also used him for my own business and LLC formation matters and will be using his services for my own estate planning in the near future. I could not speak highly enough about Mark and his team! I can highly recommend him on the basis of his knowledge base, skill, professionalism, personality, positive attitude, and responsiveness. I can always reach him when he is needed and he is always a pleasure to interact with. I give him a 10 out of 10!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is incredibly professional, knowledgeable and responsive."
"Mark is efficient, compassionate, and incredibly smart. He ensures his clients are well cared for, regardless of their situation."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mark is an exceptional attorney who works hard for his clients."
"Mark has a great knowledge of the real estate market and real estate law. He is professional, but also really cares about his clients. Mark is a great attorney."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Mark is a very personable and professional attorney. He has demonstrated to me that he cares about making a difference in the world, cares about the outcomes he obtains for his clients, and goes the extra mile to make sure the job is done accurately and thoroughly. I would recommend him to anyone who needs the help of a good attorney."
"Mr. Stevenson really has a passion for the work he does and the people he helps. It is my pleasure to recommend him as a great lawyer, as well as an upstanding person."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top Attorney, Avvo
2020
Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Rising Star, Richmond Magazine
2019
Gold Award - Best of Peninsula Law Firms., Coastal Virginia Magazine
2019
Best of 2019, Winner, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Best Law Firm Peninsula Winner, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2018
Affiliate of the Year, Hampton Roads Realtor Association
2017
Rising Star, Richmond Magazine
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Newport News Managing Attorney, Hanger Law
2013 - 2015
Attorney, Law Office of Mark Stevenson
Associations
2019 - Present
Virginia Peninsula Estate Planning CouncilAffiliate Member
2018 - Present
Virginia Peninsula Realtor AssociationAffiliate Member
2016 - Present
Newport News Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
Education
2011
Regent University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Old Dominion University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
Tenant / Landlord - CARES ACT
Tenant / Landlord - CARES ACT
2019
Sticking Points in the REIN Contact
Sticking Points in the REIN Contract -Instructor
2019
Sticking Points in the Central Virginia Contract
Sticking Points in the Central Virginia Contract- Instructor
2019
Estate Issues in Real Estate
Estate Issues in Real Estate- Instructor
2019
Corporate Entities and Real Estate
Corporate Entities and Real Estate - Instructor
2017
Bankruptcy and Divorce and the impact on Real Estate Transactions
Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors - Instructor
2016
Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors- Lunch and Learn
Tumultuous Transactions - Short Sale Overview- Instructor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can beneficiary of a trust request accounting of the trust and at the same time request real estate property be put up for sale?
01 Oct 2019
Q&A
Can I keep the lot next door?
02 Oct 2019
Q&A
How can a 20 year-old lien on my house be cleared from the title that was from a previous owner?
04 Oct 2019
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Questions to Ask Before Making an Offer on a Short Sale
03 Apr 2020
Legal Guide
Listing a Short Sale: 5 Important Points
03 Apr 2020
Legal Guide
5 COMMON MISTAKES ON REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS
03 Apr 2020