Atty. Mark R. Ustin

Atty. Mark R. Ustin

Mark R. Ustin is a regulatory attorney and lobbyist.

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Mark R. Ustin is a government and health care attorney based in Albany, New York, practicing at Farrell Fritz PC. Admitted to practice in New York, New York. Educated at St. John's University (—, 1996) and Fordham University (—). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Government Relations Practice (Albany) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mark R. Ustin is a regulatory attorney and lobbyist
  • Mark has extensive experience assisting health and human services providers and related entities navigate the complicated statutory, regulatory, and policy landscape surrounding service delivery and payment
  • He assists clients with promoting and responding to legislation, regulation, and other government actions impacting their interests
  • He also steers clients through state processes to secure millions of dollars in government grants and other public funding streams
  • In his work across the healthcare industry, Mark advises academic medical centers, community hospitals, critical access hospitals, federally qualified health centers, physician and other professional practices, nursing homes, assisted living providers, home health agencies, behavioral health providers, developmental disability service providers, managed care organizations, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and other technology and life science companies around the country
  • Mark provides regulatory counsel and strategic business advice on everything from complex business transactions to the day-to-day concerns facing stakeholders in and around the healthcare sector
  • He also regularly represents clients before New York state government, including the Department of Health (including the Office of Health Insurance Programs, which oversees the State Medicaid Program), Department of Financial Services, State Education Department, Empire State Development (New York State’s economic development agency), Department of Agriculture and Markets, Office of Mental Health, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, and Office of Addiction Services and Supports, as well as the New York State Legislature and the Governor’s Office
  • Mark was previously a partner at an AmLaw 200 firm and served in Governor George Pataki’s administration as Assistant Counsel to the Governor for Health, Mental Hygiene, and Aging
  • He also served as Deputy Director and General Counsel to the Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century (the “Berger Commission”), which was charged with restructuring the hospital and nursing home industries statewide
  • Earlier in his career, Mark served as Counsel to the Senate Health Committee and began his career in private practice as an associate at Farrell Fritz

Practice Areas Explained

Mark R. Ustin's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

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

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Health Care Law

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 Albany 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Mark R. Ustin's law office located?
Mark R. Ustin's law practice is located in Albany, New York. The firm is Farrell Fritz PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark R. Ustin handle?
Mark R. Ustin focuses on government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Mark R. Ustin go to law school?
Mark R. Ustin earned their education at (—, 1996); (—).
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What awards or recognition has Mark R. Ustin received?
Mark R. Ustin's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Government Relations Practice (Albany); Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law.

Education

St. John's University
- 1996
Fordham University
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Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Government Relations Practice (Albany)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York

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