Atty. Mark Gideon Highman
Mark Gideon Highman is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, antitrust & trade law, litigation and 6 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Oxford, Queen's College, and has been licensed for 33 years.
Antitrust & Trade Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 33+ Years Experience
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About Mark Gideon Highman at a Glance
Mark Gideon Highman is a Professional Advisor based in New York, New York, practicing at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on formation, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in England and Wales (1993), California (1996), and New York (2018). Educated at University of Oxford, Queen's College B.A. (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Gideon Highman
- Mark Gideon Highman is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, antitrust & trade law, litigation and 6 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Oxford, Queen's College, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Mark practices at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York, NY
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Mark Gideon Highman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Gideon Highman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business Formation in New York
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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 New York 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Mark Gideon Highman
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 Gideon Highman's practice in the field of formation, securities, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Gideon Highman brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in England and Wales, California, and New York, Mark Gideon Highman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, securities, and litigation, Mark Gideon Highman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Mark Gideon Highman 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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