Atty. J. Mark Ray

Atty. J. Mark Ray

J. Mark Ray is a lawyer practicing corporate & finance, corporate & business transactions, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Mark Ray at a glance

J. Mark Ray is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1997). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1997) and U.S. Military Academy at West Point (B.S., 1985). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J. Mark Ray is a lawyer practicing corporate & finance, corporate & business transactions, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • J. Mark received a B.S. degree from U.S
  • Military Academy at West Point in 1985, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • J. Mark practices at Alston & Bird LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

J. Mark Ray's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Mark Ray 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.

J. Mark Ray is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Securities Law

J. Mark Ray is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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

Common questions about J. Mark Ray

Where is J. Mark Ray's law office located?
J. Mark Ray's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Mark Ray handle?
J. Mark Ray focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has J. Mark Ray practiced law?
J. Mark Ray has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did J. Mark Ray go to law school?
J. Mark Ray earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact J. Mark Ray for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1997
B.S.
U.S. Military Academy at West Point
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1997

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