Atty. Mark E. Watkins

Atty. Mark E. Watkins

Mark E. Watkins is a lawyer practicing corporate law, intellectual property, commercial law and 7 other areas of law.

Albany Albany 55 Years Experience 55 year
Call (518) 320-7408

Profile Summary

About Mark E. Watkins at a glance

Mark E. Watkins is a Partner based in Albany, New York. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, ip, and white collar. Admitted to practice in New York (1971), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1971), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1983), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1983). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1970) and State University of New York at Binghamton (A.B., 1967). Serves clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark E. Watkins is a lawyer practicing corporate law, intellectual property, commercial law and 7 other areas of law
  • Mark received a A.B. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Mark practices in Albany, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Mark E. Watkins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark E. Watkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Mark E. Watkins is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Mark E. Watkins is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Mark E. Watkins is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Mark E. Watkins is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →

White Collar Crimes

Mark E. Watkins is one of 18,196 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark E. Watkins

Where is Mark E. Watkins's law office located?
Mark E. Watkins's law practice is located in Albany, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark E. Watkins handle?
Mark E. Watkins focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, ip, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Mark E. Watkins practiced law?
Mark E. Watkins has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Mark E. Watkins go to law school?
Mark E. Watkins earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (A.B., 1967).
How can I contact Mark E. Watkins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1970
A.B.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1967

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993

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