Atty. Mark S. Olinsky

Atty. Mark S. Olinsky

Mark S. Olinsky has been a civil and criminal trial lawyer for more than thirty years.

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Profile Summary

About Mark S. Olinsky at a glance

Mark S. Olinsky is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and energy attorney based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Sills Cummis & Gross PC. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New Jersey and New York, New York. Educated at Harvard University (J.D) and Yale University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (2026). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark S. Olinsky has been a civil and criminal trial lawyer for more than thirty years
  • He served as a federal prosecutor in the Office of U.S
  • Attorney Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and is Past President of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey
  • Mr. Olinsky’s diverse caseload includes complex business disputes, health care litigation, complex commercial landlord-tenant litigation, and white collar defense
  • His courtroom experience includes many jury and bench trials, arbitrations and appeals, and his expertise includes defense of federal and state RICO actions

Practice Areas Explained

Mark S. Olinsky's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark S. Olinsky

Where is Mark S. Olinsky's law office located?
Mark S. Olinsky's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Sills Cummis & Gross PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark S. Olinsky handle?
Mark S. Olinsky focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did Mark S. Olinsky go to law school?
Mark S. Olinsky earned their education at (J.D); (B.A.).
How can I contact Mark S. Olinsky for a consultation?
You can contact Mark S. Olinsky directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark S. Olinsky received?
Mark S. Olinsky's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy); Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation.

Education

J.D
Harvard University
- In Progress
B.A.
Yale University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Large Case Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — White-Collar Criminal Defense
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (Newark)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (Newark)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (Newark)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, New Jersey
New York, New York

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