Atty. Mark L. DeGennaro

Atty. Mark L. DeGennaro

Mark DeGennaro has more than 30 years of experience providing clients with a variety of legal services. In 2025, Mark was appointed as County Attorney by the Troup County Board of Commissioners, taking over from Jerry Willis who proudly served for over 52 years in that position.

LaGrange LaGrange 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark L. DeGennaro at a glance

Mark L. DeGennaro is a Partner based in LaGrange, Georgia, practicing at Willis McKenzie LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, government, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1991). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1991) and Berry College (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Troup County Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in LaGrange, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark DeGennaro has more than 30 years of experience providing clients with a variety of legal services
  • In 2025, Mark was appointed as County Attorney by the Troup County Board of Commissioners, taking over from Jerry Willis who proudly served for over 52 years in that position
  • Holding a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Georgia, Mark has also served as adjunct faculty for the University of Georgia Independent and Distance Learning Institution, LaGrange College, and as an instructor for the Georgia Crisis Intervention Team
  • In addition to vast experience in local and county government matters, Mark has extensive trial experience in the defense of physicians, healthcare providers, and hospitals in litigation cases in Federal and State Jurisdictions across the State of Georgia

Practice Areas Explained

Mark L. DeGennaro's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Mark L. DeGennaro is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Georgia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Mark L. DeGennaro is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Georgia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark L. DeGennaro

Where is Mark L. DeGennaro's law office located?
Mark L. DeGennaro's law practice is located in LaGrange, Georgia. The firm is Willis McKenzie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark L. DeGennaro handle?
Mark L. DeGennaro focuses on medical malpractice, government, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Mark L. DeGennaro practiced law?
Mark L. DeGennaro has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Mark L. DeGennaro go to law school?
Mark L. DeGennaro earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Mark L. DeGennaro for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark L. DeGennaro received?
Mark L. DeGennaro's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1991
B.A.
Berry College
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1991

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