Atty. Mark D. Hillier
Mark D. Hillier has worked in several architectural, land planning, legal, and consulting firms in the Recreational and Hospitality Practice since 1992.
Hospitality & More Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL · 26+ Years Experience
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About Mark D. Hillier at a Glance
Mark D. Hillier is a Shareholder based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Florida (2000). Educated at Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. Criminal Law Society Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. President Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. 2000 President Vanderbilt University Law Schoo (—) and American University (B.A. Vanderbilt, 1997). Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark D. Hillier
- Mark D. Hillier has worked in several architectural, land planning, legal, and consulting firms in the Recreational and Hospitality Practice since 1992
- Mark is experienced in the areas of recreation and hospitality law, corporate, real estate, timeshare, infrastructure, securities, and taxation and has been active in events of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Southeastern/Caribbean Council and the national ULI
- Mark also has experience in structuring private residence and fractional membership programs, infrastructure cost recovery programs, conservation easements, marina slip membership programs, resort membership programs, community based and stand-alone golf and country club membership programs in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico
- Concentrations • Recreation and hospitality law • Corporate law • Real estate • Securities • Taxation • Land development Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades • Team Member, a Law360 “ Hospitality Practice Group of the Year,” 2021 • Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2017-2018, and 2022 • Team Member, a U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 • Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014 • Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, and 2022-2023
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Mark D. Hillier's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark D. Hillier handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Palm Beach.
Real Estate Law in West Palm Beach
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in West Palm Beach
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
West Palm Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Palm Beach-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 West Palm Beach Choose Mark D. Hillier
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 D. Hillier's practice in the field of real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark D. Hillier brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Mark D. Hillier's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach-based practice means Mark D. Hillier 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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