Atty. Mark Ellis Chaiken

Atty. Mark Ellis Chaiken

Mark Ellis Chaiken is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appeals, business and 10 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Ellis Chaiken at a glance

Mark Ellis Chaiken is a employment, business, tax, litigation, and government attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1996), U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (1996), and New York (1997). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1995) and Haverford College (B.A., 1988). Active member of State Bar of New Mexico New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Ellis Chaiken is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appeals, business and 10 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Mark practices in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Ellis Chaiken's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Mark Ellis Chaiken is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Mark Ellis Chaiken is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Mark Ellis Chaiken is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Mark Ellis Chaiken is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Mexico →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Mark Ellis Chaiken is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Ellis Chaiken

Where is Mark Ellis Chaiken's law office located?
Mark Ellis Chaiken's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Ellis Chaiken handle?
Mark Ellis Chaiken focuses on employment, business, tax, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Mark Ellis Chaiken practiced law?
Mark Ellis Chaiken has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Mark Ellis Chaiken go to law school?
Mark Ellis Chaiken earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Mark Ellis Chaiken for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1995
B.A.
Haverford College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1997

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