Atty. Mark Douglas Spoto

Atty. Mark Douglas Spoto

Mark Douglas Spoto is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, business and 1 other area of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from Boston University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Reston Reston 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Douglas Spoto at a glance

Mark Douglas Spoto is a Partner based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1995), and District of Columbia (1996). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1995) and Boston University (B.S. Aerospace, 1990). Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark Douglas Spoto is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, business and 1 other area of law
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from Boston University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Mark practices at Cooley LLP in Reston, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Douglas Spoto's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Douglas Spoto 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Douglas Spoto

Where is Mark Douglas Spoto's law office located?
Mark Douglas Spoto's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Douglas Spoto handle?
Mark Douglas Spoto focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Mark Douglas Spoto practiced law?
Mark Douglas Spoto has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Mark Douglas Spoto go to law school?
Mark Douglas Spoto earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. Aerospace, 1990).
How can I contact Mark Douglas Spoto for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1995
B.S. Aerospace
Boston University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1996

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