Atty. Mark Knights
Mark Knights is a member of the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group and lead of the Global Compliance & Investigations team. He represents individuals and businesses across a variety of industries in connection with matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, and other federal and state laws.
Qui Tam Law Attorney · Serving Manchester, NH
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About Mark Knights at a Glance
Mark Knights is a whistleblower attorney based in Manchester, New Hampshire, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire, New Hampshire Bar Association and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 2007) and University of New Hampshire (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law (2026). Serves clients in Manchester, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Knights
- Mark Knights is a member of the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group and lead of the Global Compliance & Investigations team
- He represents individuals and businesses across a variety of industries in connection with matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, and other federal and state laws
- Prior to joining Nixon Peabody, Mark served as a law clerk for Judge Mary Beck Briscoe of the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and Chief Judge Joseph Laplante of the U.S
- District Court for the District of New Hampshire
- My focus My practice encompasses a broad range of complex criminal and civil matters
- I help businesses mitigate the risk of investigation and prosecution by designing and implementing strategies to prevent—and, if necessary, detect and remedy—corruption risks and other wrongdoing by employees
- When government investigations, prosecutions, and enforcement actions do arise, I draw on my experience to guide my individual and institutional clients through all stages of the case up to and including trial
- Among other things, I have helped secure written declinations to prosecute for both a major technology company faced with a Korean government investigation into alleged theft of trade secrets and a large manufacturer of highway safety products in a federal investigation into allegations of false claims
- I also represent both plaintiffs and defendants in a number of commercial litigation matters
- I have extensive experience defending against putative class actions, and previously represented a major national bank in a multi-district federal litigation comprised of over 30 different consolidated class actions
- I am currently defending the founder and former CEO of a specialty pharmaceutical company against nearly 250 civil actions in state and federal courts throughout the country
- In addition to this work, I am devoted to providing pro bono representation to individuals and organizations in need
- I have helped Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire protect the interests of abused or neglected children in a number of matters before the New Hampshire Supreme Court
- Together with Nixon Peabody’s partners at AARP Foundation, the Disability Rights Center of New Hampshire, and New Hampshire Legal Assistance, I am representing a class of older adults and people with disabilities who are suing the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services to ensure their right to live independently in the community instead of being placed in institutional care
- Looking ahead corruption
- With the renewed focus on anti-corruption measures, expect increased cross-border cooperation between DOJ and its analogues
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Knights handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Manchester.
Whistleblower & Retaliation in Manchester
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Manchester
Practicing law in New Hampshire. Legal matters in New Hampshire are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Manchester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Hampshire state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Hampshire 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 Hampshire courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Manchester Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Manchester-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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Why Clients in Manchester Choose Mark Knights
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 Knights's practice in the field of whistleblower.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Hampshire, New Hampshire Bar Association and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association, Mark Knights can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Whistleblower Practice
Concentrating on whistleblower means Mark Knights's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Manchester
A Manchester-based practice means Mark Knights 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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