Atty. Mark Gordon
Mark Gordon is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, civil rights, health care and 2 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 31+ Years Experience
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About Mark Gordon at a Glance
Mark Gordon is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, civil rights, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1995). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1994) and Yale University (B.A., 1990). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Gordon
- Mark Gordon is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, civil rights, health care and 2 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Mark practices at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, NY
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Mark Gordon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Gordon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
Mark Gordon is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →
Securities Law in New York
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Civil Rights in New York
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Health Care Law in New York
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 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
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Mark Gordon
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 Gordon's practice in the field of business, m&a, securities, civil rights, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Gordon brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, Mark Gordon 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 Gordon 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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Common Legal Issues Mark Gordon Handles in New York
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