Mark Weaver

Mark Weaver

also known as Mark R. Weaver

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Litigation Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Litigation, Election Campaigns & Political Law, State, Local And Municipal Law ... +6 more

Two Miranova, Columbus, OH

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Communications and Media 12%

I advise clients regarding Federal Communications Commission issues and also represent and negotiate contracts for television reporters and anchors.

37 years | 200 cases

12%
Election Campaigns and Political Law 12%

For the last several years, I've taught Election Law at the University of Akron and regularly appear before the Ohio Elections Commission. I also have advised hundreds of candidates and political committees on legal matters.

27 years | 1,500 cases

12%
Ethics and Professional Responsibility 12%

I have advised attorneys and judges with respect to their obligations under both the Rules of Professional Conduct and the Code of Judicial Conduct. I represent clients in front of the Ohio Supreme Court office of Disciplinary Counsel.

27 years | 50 cases

12%
General Practice 12%

I have handed a wide variety of matters from appeals of Parole Board recommendations (on behalf of crimes victims) to landlord-tenant disputes.

37 years | 500 cases

12%
Litigation 12%

I've prosecuted several felony level criminal cases and handled a wide variety of civil litigation from small claims, to divorces, and arguments in the Ohio Supreme Court. I've also served on the litigation team for some of the most high-profile cases in modern Ohio history.

37 years | 400 cases

12%
State, Local, and Municipal Law 12%

When I was Deputy Attorney General of Ohio, I worked on thousands of legal matters and as special counsel for cities, villages, township, and counties I frequently handle matters involving Public Records Law and Open Meetings Law.

31 years | 5,000 cases

12%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 30 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 36 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 34 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Isaac, Wiles, Burkholder & Teetor

Two Miranova, Columbus, OH, 43215

Isaac Wiles & Burkholder, LLC

Two Miranova Place, Suite 700, Columbus, OH, 43215-5098

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Mark Weaver's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Power Of Attorney

Posted by Tom | September 15, 2009 | Power Of Attorney

Tom Foos-Review of Mark Weave

My wife and I are United States Marines and on several occasions both of us were either pending deployment or, as in two cases, deployed overseas in support of the Global War on Terror. I had known Mark for years and had a good insight into his intellect and genuine concern for his clients. We ha...ve two children and at the time we did this, there existed the real world scenario that both of us could get deployed, potentially at the same time. The welfare particularly of our children as well as home and other assets were of great concern to my wife and I. My wife and I reached out to Mark because we wanted to ensure that we had someone who possessed his superior legal abilities and concern for our well being to execute our will. I cannot say enough about how well he walked us through all the different contingencies regarding our will as well as power of attorney issues. He educated us on different options that were available to ensure that our children and assets would be taken care of in the event anything of a catastrophic nature happened to either of us. In conclusion, my wife and I feel a great sense of security knowing that we have a well thought out and logical plan in the event of our untimely demise and most importantly, the people we love the most will be take care of appropriately. This peace of mind exists, I am convinced because we had a lawyer of Mark's caliber and character to provide us the advice and counsel and who ultimately drafted the documentation that to this day protects our children's and our interests.

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Mark Weaver's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Crabtree

Election campaigns and political law lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. This attorney is a true expert in his field. I had the distinct privilege of being a graduate student of his in one of his Campaign and Election Law classes at the University of Akron."

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Joseph Ostrowski

General practice lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Weaver as a valuable member our profession and of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney for all listed areas of practice in his profile."

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Mark Landes

Communications and media lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I don't use the word "genius" for anyone but Mark. If you have the press call you, or think they will, call Mark first. If you want to know how to present a case most effectively, contact Mark. His skills will be valuable to you beyond measure."

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Brandi Dorgan

Communications and media lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"IMark is a knowledgeable and practical attorney. He is able to read the landscape of a case and, considering all of the variables, helps clients make smart choices. Mark always gives his best to others. When you use him, you are hiring someone that will not only work hard for you, but will also work with you to ensure the best possible result."

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Ryan Stubenrauch

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Paul Aker

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Jon Fox

Car accident lawyer

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Paul Nofer

Litigation lawyer

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Sherrille Akin

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Vito Petitti

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Mark Landes

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Brandi Dorgan

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Lawyers 2016, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine

2015

Top Lawyers 2015, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine

2010

Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine

2005

Outstanding Student Government Alumni, Kutztown University

2002

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Outstanding Alumni Citation, Kutztown University

1996

Excellence in Teaching Award, Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police

1995

Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Kutztown University

1987

Community Service Award, Chapel of the Four Chaplains

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Isaac, Wiles, Burkholder & Teetor

2005 - Present

Election Law Professor, University of Akron

2003 - Present

Magistrate of Mayor's Court (part time), City Of Hilliard, Ohio

2001 - Present

Assistant Prosecutor (part time), Adams County Prosecutor's Office

1997 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Ohio State University College of Law

1900 - Present

Partner, Isaac Wiles & Burkholder, LLC

1999 - 2013

Of Counsel, Isaac, Brant, Ledman & Teetor, LLP

1995 - 1999

Deputy Attorney General of Ohio, Ohio Attorney General's Office

1990 - 1995

Vice President and General Counsel, Wilson Communications

1989 - 1995

Attorney, Law Office of Mark R. Weaver

Associations

1999 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member and CLE Instructor

1995 - Present

Columbus Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Federalist Society

Member

1989 - Present

Reagan Administration Alumni Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Moore

I successfully kept the child killer in prison

State ex rel. Davilla v. Bellefontaine

My client won

State ex rel. Toledo Blade Co. v. Seneca Cty. Bd. of Commrs

The county I represented was required to search its files for records

State v. Hofer

The child rapist I prosecuted was sent to prison for life

In Re Clumm Parole Matter

Overturned parole decision to release murderer

State ex rel. Wallace v. State Med. Bd. of Ohio

We won.

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Education

1989

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

MA - Masters

1983

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Delaware Law School at Widener University

JD

N/A

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

MPA

N/A

University of Delaware

Graduate Credits

Speaking Engagements

2015

Annual Conference

Social Media for Law Enforcement

2015

Annual Conference

Social Media for Prosecutors

2014

Media Law Seminar

Public Records Law Update

2013

Media Law Conference

Public Records Law Update

2012

Media Law Conference

Public Records Update

2012

Annual Conference

Social Media Law

2012

Annual Conference

Criminal Procedure Update

2011

Media Law Conference

Public Records Update

2011

Annual Conference

Criminal Procedure Update

2010

Media Law Conference

Public Records Update

2010

Annual Conference

Criminal Procedure Update

2009

Media Law Conference

Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2008

Media Law Conference

Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2007

Media Law Conference

Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2006

Media Law Conference

Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2005

Media Law Conference

Public Records and Open Meetings Law

Publications

2016

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2015

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2014

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2013

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2012

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2011

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2010

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2009

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2008

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2007

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2006

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2006

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2005

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2004

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2003

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2002

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Handbook Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2002

Attorney General's Guide to Ohio Sunshine Laws Entire Book

2001

Attorney General's Guide to Ohio Sunshine Laws Entire Book

2001

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Code Public Records and Open Meetings Law

2000

Attorney General's Guide to Ohio Sunshine Laws Entire Book

2000

Baldwin's Ohio Administrative Code Public Records and Open Meetings Law

1999

Attorney General's Guide to Ohio Sunshine Laws Entire Book

1998

Attorney General's Guide to Ohio Sunshine Laws Entire Book

1997

Attorney General's Guide to Ohio Sunshine Laws Entire Book

1996

Attorney General's Guide to Ohio Sunshine Laws Entire Book

1995

Attorney General's Guide to Ohio Sunshine Laws Entire Book

Languages

English

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