Atty. Mark E. Shaffer
Mark E. Shaffer is a first chair trial attorney with significant courtroom experience.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving McLean, VA
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About Mark E. Shaffer at a Glance
Mark E. Shaffer is a Shareholder based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, construction, and estate litigation. Educated at Georgetown University Law Center J.D. (—) and University of Baltimore B.A. magna cum laude (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Fairfax County Bar Association. Serves clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark E. Shaffer
- Mark E. Shaffer is a first chair trial attorney with significant courtroom experience
- He litigates matters in state and federal courts in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and throughout the United States
- He focuses his practice on construction litigation, land use litigation, leasing disputes, and eminent domain
- His clients include commercial landlords, food, beverage and hospitality companies
- He also represents owners, contractors, developers, design professionals, and project engineers
- He regularly handles matters related to claims of design defects, differing site conditions, change orders, and delay claims, as well as zoning appeals, development agreements, easement rights, and restrictive covenant disputes
- In addition to litigating matters, Mark advises on legal issues, helps clients devise legal strategies, and participates in settlement negotiations
- Mark also maintains a government contract litigation practice, counseling clients on contract termination claims, teaming agreement disputes, disputes between prime and subcontractors, and non-compete agreement disputes
- Mark’s corporate and business litigation experience includes matters involving fraud, conversion, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and derivative actions
- He regularly assists shareholders with enforcing their rights to inspect corporate books and records, to obtain accountings of their investments and corporate assets, and to hold corporate officers and directors accountable for breaches of their corporate duties
- Mark previously served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, including in Iraq
- He continues to serve with the United States Marine Corps Reserves
- Concentrations •Business litigation •Commercial litigation •Construction law •Government contracting •Land use and eminent domain •Real estate law and transactions Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, •Litigation - Real Estate, 2025-2026 •Litigation - Construction, 2026 •Commercial Litigation, 2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Washington, D.C
- Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2017 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Virginia Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2017
Practice Areas Explained
Mark E. Shaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark E. Shaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in McLean.
Business & Corporate Law in McLean
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in McLean
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in McLean
Mark E. Shaffer is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →
Construction Law in McLean
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Estate & Trust Litigation in McLean
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in McLean
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 McLean 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 venue, 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.
McLean Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a McLean-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 McLean Choose Mark E. Shaffer
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 E. Shaffer's practice in the field of business, real estate, zoning, construction, and estate litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and zoning, Mark E. Shaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in McLean
A McLean-based practice means Mark E. Shaffer 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 E. Shaffer Handles in McLean
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