Atty. Mark A. Kirsch
Mark A. Kirsch is a principal and Chair of Cohen and Wolf's Real Estate Group and a member of the Commercial Lending and Common Interest Communities Groups.
Community Association Law & More Attorney · Serving Bridgeport, CT
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About Mark A. Kirsch at a Glance
Mark A. Kirsch is a real estate attorney based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practicing at Cohen and Wolf PC. Admitted to practice in Connecticut, Connecticut and New York, New York. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and State University of New York at Albany (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Community Association Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark A. Kirsch
- Mark A. Kirsch is a principal and Chair of Cohen and Wolf's Real Estate Group and a member of the Commercial Lending and Common Interest Communities Groups
- Resident in the firm's Bridgeport office, Mr. Kirsch practices in the area of commercial real estate, where he is involved in all aspects of acquisition, financing, leasing, conveyance and development
- He has extensive experience representing banks and other financial institutions in commercial lending transactions, including asset-based and real estate secured loans
- He also devotes significant time to the law of common interest communities, including drafting offering statements and other formation documents, community association borrowing, and reviewing and amending common interest community governing instruments
- Mr. Kirsch is admitted to practice in Connecticut, the U.S
- District Court, District of Connecticut, and New York, and is a member of the American, New York, Connecticut, and Greater Bridgeport Bar Associations
- He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Real Property Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, and a member of the Fairfield/Westchester Chapter of the Real Estate Finance Association of Connecticut
- Mr. Kirsch has been recognized as a leading lawyer in Connecticut in the area of Real Estate Law by the 2010-2018 editions of Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business, where he attracted praise as "a real talent” who is “extremely efficient and very responsive” in his approach
- He is listed in the Best Lawyers in America (2013-2019 editions) and has been named to Connecticut Super Lawyers (2013-2019) for his work in the area of Real Estate Law
- Mr. Kirsch currently serves on the Board of Directors of both the Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County and the Jewish Community Foundation
- He is a past Chair of the Board of Directors of Leadership Greater Bridgeport, and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council
- He is also a past President of Congregation B'nai Israel in Bridgeport, CT, and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Center for Community Services, where he served, for a time, as Chair of its Allocations Committee
- Mr. Kirsch received his B.S., magna cum laude, in 1982 from the State University of New York at Albany, and his J.D. in 1985 from Boston University School of Law
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A. Kirsch handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bridgeport.
Real Estate Law in Bridgeport
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Bridgeport
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bridgeport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bridgeport Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bridgeport-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Bridgeport Choose Mark A. Kirsch
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Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut, Connecticut and New York, New York, Mark A. Kirsch can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Mark A. Kirsch's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport-based practice means Mark A. Kirsch 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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