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Atty. Mark A. Ford

Atty. Mark A. Ford

Mark Ford is a nationally recognized antitrust litigator who represents both antitrust plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts and in agency investigations in matters concerning alleged monopolization, restraints of trade, price fixing, bid rigging, price discrimination, and other forms of anticompetitive and exclusionary conduct. Mr.

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About Mark A. Ford at a glance

Mark A. Ford is an attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practforg at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of Pennsylvania (BA, 1998). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Antitrust Law (Boston) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark Ford is a nationally recognized antitrust litigator who represents both antitrust plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts and in agency investigations in matters concerning alleged monopolization, restraints of trade, price fixing, bid rigging, price discrimination, and other forms of anticompetitive and exclusionary conduct
  • Mr. Ford has been recognized as a “Next Generation Partner” by The Legal 500 United States for his antitrust civil litigation practice
  • ranked as a “Band 1” lawyer in Chambers USA Guide for antitrust and competition law
  • and twice as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America for his antitrust litigation practice in Boston
  • Mr. Ford has successfully represented defendants in high-stakes litigation as well as plaintiffs in challenging predatory conduct by dominant industry players
  • In addition to this litigation practice, Mr. Ford is a lecturer at Boston University School of Law and the Vice President of the Board of Directors of Greater Boston Legal Services

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Where is Mark A. Ford's law office located?
Mark A. Ford's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Mark A. Ford go to law school?
Mark A. Ford earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (BA, 1998).
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What awards or recognition has Mark A. Ford receiandd?
Mark A. Ford's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Antitrust Law (Boston); Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust; Lawyer of the Year — Antitrust Law (Boston); Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Boston).

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 2003
BA
University of Pennsylvania
- 1998

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Antitrust Law (Boston)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Antitrust Law (Boston)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Boston)
- 2023

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

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