Atty. Mark Allen Balkin

Atty. Mark Allen Balkin

Mark Allen Balkin is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, intellectual property, communications law and 5 other areas of law. Mark received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Mandeville Mandeville 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Mark Allen Balkin at a glance

Mark Allen Balkin is a Partner based in Mandeville, Louisiana, practicing at Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1990), Louisiana (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1998). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1989) and University of Missouri (A.B., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Mandeville, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark Allen Balkin is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, intellectual property, communications law and 5 other areas of law
  • Mark received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Mark practices at Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin, LLP in Mandeville, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Allen Balkin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Allen Balkin 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.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Mark Allen Balkin is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Louisiana →

Class Action

Mark Allen Balkin is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →

Land Use & Zoning

Mark Allen Balkin is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mandeville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Allen Balkin

Where is Mark Allen Balkin's law office located?
Mark Allen Balkin's law practice is located in Mandeville, Louisiana. The firm is Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Allen Balkin handle?
Mark Allen Balkin focuses on business, ip, class action, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Mark Allen Balkin practiced law?
Mark Allen Balkin has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Mark Allen Balkin go to law school?
Mark Allen Balkin earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (A.B., 1986).
How can I contact Mark Allen Balkin for a consultation?
You can contact Mark Allen Balkin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark Allen Balkin received?
Mark Allen Balkin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1989
A.B.
University of Missouri
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1990
Louisiana
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2008

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