Atty. Mark Douglass Whitaker

Atty. Mark Douglass Whitaker

Mr. Mark Douglass Whitaker is a lawyer practicing public finance, finance, corporate and 4 other areas of law.

Reston Reston 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Mark Douglass Whitaker at a glance

Mark Douglass Whitaker is an Associate based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at DLA Piper. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, government, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), District of Columbia (2006), and Virginia (2012). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 1998) and Duke University (A.B., 1994). Active member of Monroe County and New York State (Member, Tax Section) Bar Associations National Association of Bond Lawyers. Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Mark Douglass Whitaker is a lawyer practicing public finance, finance, corporate and 4 other areas of law
  • Mark received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Mark practices at DLA Piper in Reston, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Douglass Whitaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Douglass Whitaker 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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Government & Administrative Law

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Entertainment & Sports 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 Douglass Whitaker

Where is Mark Douglass Whitaker's law office located?
Mark Douglass Whitaker's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. The firm is DLA Piper. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Douglass Whitaker handle?
Mark Douglass Whitaker focuses on business, m&a, government, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Mark Douglass Whitaker practiced law?
Mark Douglass Whitaker has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Mark Douglass Whitaker go to law school?
Mark Douglass Whitaker earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (A.B., 1994).
How can I contact Mark Douglass Whitaker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 1998
A.B.
Duke University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
Virginia
Admitted: 2012

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