Atty. Mark Emmett Porter

Atty. Mark Emmett Porter

Mark Emmett Porter is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction litigation, labor and employment and 5 other areas of law. Mark received a M.A. degree from University of Maryland, in 1986, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Emmett Porter at a glance

Mark Emmett Porter is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Mark E. Porter. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2000) and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2000). Educated at University of Maryland, (M.A. U.S., 1986) and Rutgers University Law School J.D. (—). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Emmett Porter is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction litigation, labor and employment and 5 other areas of law
  • Mark received a M.A. degree from University of Maryland, in 1986, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Mark practices at Mark E. Porter in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Emmett Porter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Emmett Porter 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 Emmett Porter is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Mark Emmett Porter is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →

Construction Law

Mark Emmett Porter is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Mark Emmett Porter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Emmett Porter

Where is Mark Emmett Porter's law office located?
Mark Emmett Porter's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Mark E. Porter. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Emmett Porter handle?
Mark Emmett Porter focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Mark Emmett Porter practiced law?
Mark Emmett Porter has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Mark Emmett Porter go to law school?
Mark Emmett Porter earned their education at (M.A. U.S., 1986); (—).
How can I contact Mark Emmett Porter for a consultation?
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Education

M.A. U.S.
University of Maryland,
- 1986
Rutgers University Law School J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2000

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