Atty. Mark A. Kirsch
As chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, Mark handles commercial real estate transactions of all kinds, advising owners, investors, developers, purchasers, landlords, tenants, and municipalities, on a variety of real estate matters, including acquisition, financing, leasing, and disposition. His experience runs to all commercial real estate property types, including retail, hospitality, office, industrial, mixed-use and multi-family.
Commercial Lending & More Attorney · Serving Bridgeport, CT · 41+ Years Experience
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About Mark A. Kirsch at a Glance
Mark A. Kirsch is a Principal based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practicing at Cohen and Wolf, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and hoa. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1986), and New York (1987). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and State University of New York at Albany (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark A. Kirsch
- As chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, Mark handles commercial real estate transactions of all kinds, advising owners, investors, developers, purchasers, landlords, tenants, and municipalities, on a variety of real estate matters, including acquisition, financing, leasing, and disposition
- His experience runs to all commercial real estate property types, including retail, hospitality, office, industrial, mixed-use and multi-family
- Mark also regularly represents institutional and private lenders, as well as borrowers, in commercial lending transactions, including real estate secured loans and asset-based lending
- He has many years of experience representing developers of commercial, residential and mixed-use common interest communities, where, working in close proximity with surveyors and engineers, he prepares the declaration, public offering statement, and other formation documents, and drafts the myriad of rules, covenants and restrictions, and policies, that are needed to ensure that the communities both serve the requirements of his clients, and function effectively and efficiently
- Mark prides himself on effectively managing complicated transactions, involving multiple parties, with many moving parts, and on approaching each project with the attention to detail, and thoroughness, that is required
- He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Real Property Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, and has been recognized as a leading lawyer in Connecticut in the area of Real Estate Law in the 2010-2019 editions of Chambers USA, where he has attracted praise as "a real talent” who is “extremely efficient and very responsive” in his approach
- CREDENTIALS HONORS & AWARDS Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 2013-2020 Best Lawyers in America®, Community Associations, 2017-2020 Chambers USA, Real Estate Law, 2010-2019 Martindale Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rated Super Lawyers, Real Estate, 2013-2019 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County, Inc., Board of Directors and Executive Committee Jewish Community Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors Bridgeport Regional Business Council, Past Board of Directors Leadership Greater Bridgeport, Past Chair Board of Directors Congregation B'nai Israel, Past President Jewish Center for Community Services, Inc., Past Board of Directors and Past Chair, Allocations Committee PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Connecticut Bar Association • Real Property Section, Executive Committee New York Bar Association Greater Bridgeport Bar Association • Real Estate Committee Community Associations Institute, Connecticut Chapter Real Estate Finance Association of Connecticut, Fairfield/Westchester Chapter
Practice Areas Explained
Mark A. Kirsch's Areas of Legal Practice
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.
Business & Corporate Law in Bridgeport
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Bridgeport
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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HOA & Condominium Law in Bridgeport
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Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Bridgeport Choose Mark A. Kirsch
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 Mark A. Kirsch's practice in the field of business, real estate, and hoa.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark A. Kirsch brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, and New York, Mark A. Kirsch can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and hoa, Mark A. Kirsch can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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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Common Legal Issues Mark A. Kirsch Handles in Bridgeport
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