Atty. L. Mark Collins
Mark Collins, CounselParlatore Law GroupMark Collins is Counsel with Parlatore Law Group, where he practices maritime law, criminal defense, civil litigation, and military law. A seasoned attorney and 21-year Navy SEAL, Mark brings a distinctive combination of Naval Special Operations experience and legal acumen to his practice.Mark focuses on complex maritime matters, including transactions and admiralty litigation involving personal injury, Jones Act claims, and matters arising under the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
Admiralty and Maritime Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 3+ Years Experience
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About L. Mark Collins at a Glance
L. Mark Collins is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Parlatore Law Group. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, government, and maritime. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2023) and United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (2026). Educated at University of Miami (LL.M. Charleston, 2025) and Thomas Edison State College (B.A. Defense, 2006). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About L. Mark Collins
- Mark Collins, CounselParlatore Law GroupMark Collins is Counsel with Parlatore Law Group, where he practices maritime law, criminal defense, civil litigation, and military law
- A seasoned attorney and 21-year Navy SEAL, Mark brings a distinctive combination of Naval Special Operations experience and legal acumen to his practice.Mark focuses on complex maritime matters, including transactions and admiralty litigation involving personal injury, Jones Act claims, and matters arising under the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
- In addition to representing civilians in criminal and civil litigation, he advocates for service members in administrative proceedings and other military law matters.Before entering the legal profession, Mark served twenty-one years in the United States Navy, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer in Naval Special Operations
- Following his military career, he earned both his Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar
- His practice integrates deep operational insight with advanced legal training, allowing him to guide clients through high-stakes, technically demanding matters.Mark remains actively involved in the maritime community through his membership in the Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLAUS), the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI), and the Charleston Propeller Club
- His combined military background and legal expertise reinforce his disciplined, client-focused approach.Outside the courtroom, Mark maintains an active fitness regimen, restores classic automobiles, and stays engaged in Charleston’s professional community
- He is also a devoted dog owner and values meaningful engagement within the legal and maritime sectors.Education• Juris Doctor, Charleston School of Law• LL.M. in Maritime Law, University of Miami School of Law
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Criminal Defense in New York
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New York
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Why Clients in New York Choose L. Mark Collins
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish L. Mark Collins's practice in the field of criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, government, and maritime.
3+ Years of Legal Practice
With 3 years in the profession, L. Mark Collins has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in South Carolina and United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, L. Mark Collins can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, litigation, and civil rights, L. Mark Collins can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means L. Mark Collins attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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