Atty. Mark C. Kanaly
Mark is the Chair of the firm's Financial Services & Products Group, focusing on the representation of banks and other financial institutions, as well as real estate investment vehicles, such as REITs. Mark assists these companies with private and public securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, underwritings, corporate formations and restructurings, recapitalizations, corporate governance and a host of related complex regulatory issues.
Banking And Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA
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About Mark C. Kanaly at a Glance
Mark C. Kanaly is a business and securities attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia and Oklahoma, Oklahoma Bar Association. Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1996) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S.E, 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark C. Kanaly
- Mark is the Chair of the firm's Financial Services & Products Group, focusing on the representation of banks and other financial institutions, as well as real estate investment vehicles, such as REITs
- Mark assists these companies with private and public securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, underwritings, corporate formations and restructurings, recapitalizations, corporate governance and a host of related complex regulatory issues
- In the current economic cycle, Mark has worked on some of the most innovative and recognized banking and real estate transactions in the country
- In addition, he has counseled a host of distressed financial institutions and their boards of directors, as they have grappled with the challenges posed by the current financial and real estate environment
- Mark is a nationally recognized speaker on banking and real estate investment topics and his comments are regularly covered in the banking, real estate and general business press
- He is a regular contributor to banking and real estate periodicals and industry conferences
- Mark is listed as a leading corporate attorney in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and The Best Lawyers in America
- He received a J.D. from the University of Oklahoma in 1996, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and received five American Jurisprudence Awards (for receiving the highest grade in a course)
- Mark graduated, cum laude, from the Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1993 with a B.S.E. in finance
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Mark C. Kanaly's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark C. Kanaly handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Business & Corporate Law in Atlanta
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Securities Law in Atlanta
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-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 Atlanta Choose Mark C. Kanaly
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 C. Kanaly's practice in the field of business and securities.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia and Oklahoma, Oklahoma Bar Association, Mark C. Kanaly can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and securities, Mark C. Kanaly can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Mark C. Kanaly 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 C. Kanaly Handles in Atlanta
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