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Mark has extensive experience handling various aspects of commercial litigation, including shareholder, fiduciary and business tort litigation; probate litigation; UCC contract disputes and non-medical professional malpractice matters. Mark is experienced in addressing potential claims from development through discovery, mediation, trial and appeal.
Mark is a graduate of a global top 15 (University of Toronto, B.S.) and U.S. top 30 institution (Case Western Reserve University, J.D.). Mark is a member of the Ontario (Canada), Ohio and New York bars.
In regards to non-legal experience, Mark is knowledgeable about finance, economics, policy analysis, contract administration and regulatory affairs.
Practice areas
Personalized Service for All Of Your Probate and Estate Planning Legal Needs. Protecting Your Interest, Focused on Results. Call Today To Discuss Your Legal Matter.
Handling All Types of litigation, including Will Contests, Estate, Trust and Probate Litigation, Business/Commercial and Employment Litigation. Call Today To Discuss Your Legal Matter.
Concerned That Your Former Lawyer Made a Mistake? Call Today to Discuss Your Potential Legal Malpractice Case.
I Zealously Advocate For My Clients and Treat Each Client Like My Only Client. If You Seek Intelligent and Timely Representation, Call Today To Discuss Your Lawsuit.
Languages spoken
English, Arabic, American Sign Language
Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
1375 E. 9th St.
Ste. 900
Cleveland, OH, 44114
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 2014 | 10/19/2020 |
NY | Currently registered | 2014 | 12/09/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Peer Reviewed | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Top Contributor Award - Labor/Employment | Avvo | 2014 |
Clients’ Choice Award | Avvo | 2014 |
Top Contributor Award - Wills/Trusts | Avvo | 2014 |
Top Contributor Award - Immigration | Avvo | 2014 |
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Honorable Mention - Best Respondent's Memorandum | Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot | 2013 |
Dean's List | Case Western Reserve University | 2013 |
Basic Mediation Certificate | Case Western Reserve University | 2013 |
Dean's List | Case Western Reserve University | 2012 |
Honorable Mention - Best Respondent's Memorandum | Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Complex Commercial Litigator | Levin & Associates Co., L.P.A. | 2014 - Present |
Legal Intern | Federal Trade Commission | 2013 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Ohio State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Trumbull County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
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United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit | Admitted to Practice | 2014 - Present |
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association | Committee Member | 2014 - Present |
American Bar Association | Student Member | 2010 - 2013 |
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association | Student Member | 2010 - 2013 |
Ohio State Bar Association | Student Member | 2010 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Ohio Probate Law Journal | The Attorney-Client Privilege: Three’s A Crowd? | 2020 |
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal | ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR OFFICERS OF THE COURT | 2020 |
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal | A Solution to access to Justice: Pro Bono Requirement for Admission to the Ohio Bar | 2019 |
AVVO Legal Guides | 5 Reasons to Choose ADR over Traditional Litigation | 2014 |
AVVO Legal Guides | Hiring a Lawyer? Five Questions You Should Ask | 2014 |
Self-Published | Want to Save Money on Legal Fees? Get a Black's Law Dictionary | 2014 |
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Self-Published | A History of Legal Advertising: Bates v. State Bar of Arizona | 2014 |
Self-Published | How "Stand Your Ground" laws have taken us back to the Wild West | 2014 |
Case Western University School of Law | Is China Doing Enough? Secured Financing Reform in Modern China | 2013 |
University of Toronto uSCIENTIA | Stress - It's Not All that Bad! | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
University of Toronto | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2010 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Professional Responsibility Series | The Attorney-Client Privilege: Three’s A Crowd? | 2021 |
Estate Planning Institute | The Attorney-Client Privilege: Three’s A Crowd? | 2020 |
Monthly Meeting | The Attorney-Client Privilege: Considerations for Legal Administrators | 2020 |
Monthly Series | How Law Firms Can Empower Attorneys For Success | 2020 |
Case Western University School of Law | The Advisory Opinion: SCOTUS v. Supreme Court of Canada | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Brian Holmes v. Wunderlich Securities | $1.1 million |
VASA Order of America, et al. v. Rosenthal Collins Group, et al. | $1.86 million verdict |
Breach of contract action | Vacated (client won) |
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