Atty. Mark Gates Lawson

Atty. Mark Gates Lawson

Mr. Mark Gates Lawson is a lawyer practicing county and local government law, probate & trust, city and 9 other areas of law.

Tallahassee Tallahassee 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Gates Lawson at a glance

Mark Gates Lawson is a trusts, probate, business, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Tallahassee, Florida. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Florida (1988). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1988) and Indiana University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Mark Gates Lawson is a lawyer practicing county and local government law, probate & trust, city and 9 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1977, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Mark practices in Tallahassee, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Gates Lawson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Mark Gates Lawson is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Mark Gates Lawson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Land Use & Zoning

Mark Gates Lawson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Gates Lawson

Where is Mark Gates Lawson's law office located?
Mark Gates Lawson's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Gates Lawson handle?
Mark Gates Lawson focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Mark Gates Lawson practiced law?
Mark Gates Lawson has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Mark Gates Lawson go to law school?
Mark Gates Lawson earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Mark Gates Lawson for a consultation?
You can contact Mark Gates Lawson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark Gates Lawson received?
Mark Gates Lawson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
- 1988
B.S.
Indiana University
- 1977

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1988

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