Atty. Mark D. Stern

Atty. Mark D. Stern

Mark Stern is an associate in the Corporate, Securities and Real Estate Capital Markets practices. He has a broad corporate practice, concentrating in corporate finance and securities law, corporate governance and transactional matters.

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About Mark D. Stern at a glance

Mark D. Stern is a business and m&a attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Taft. Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Stern is an associate in the Corporate, Securities and Real Estate Capital Markets practices
  • He has a broad corporate practice, concentrating in corporate finance and securities law, corporate governance and transactional matters
  • Mark represents clients in structuring and consummating complex corporate transactions, including registered and unregistered equity and debt offerings, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
  • He also has extensive experience advising public companies on compliance with periodic reporting requirements (including the preparation and filing of annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and Section 16 filings) and stock exchange listing requirements
  • Mark also has experience representing investors, including public companies, in connection with venture capital investments, as well as start-up and development stage companies relating to financings and general corporate matters
  • Prior to joining MMM, Mark was an associate in the corporate practice group of a large international law firm

Practice Areas Explained

Mark D. Stern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark D. Stern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mark D. Stern is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Mark D. Stern's law office located?
Mark D. Stern's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark D. Stern handle?
Mark D. Stern focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Mark D. Stern go to law school?
Mark D. Stern earned their education at (J.D., 2016).
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What awards or recognition has Mark D. Stern received?
Mark D. Stern's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

Education

J.D.
Washington University in St. Louis
- 2016

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026

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