Atty. Mark S. Dray
Mark S. Dray is a lawyer practicing taxation, employee benefits, erisa and 2 other areas of law.
Employee Benefits & More Attorney · Serving Richmond, VA · 58+ Years Experience
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About Mark S. Dray at a Glance
Mark S. Dray is a Senior Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, m&a, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1968), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1970), U.S. Tax Court (1971), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1995). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (M.L., 1969) and Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D. M.L., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Member: Richmond, Virginia and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar, Fellow: American College of Tax Counsel, 1983—, and Charter. Serves clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark S. Dray
- Mark S. Dray is a lawyer practicing taxation, employee benefits, erisa and 2 other areas of law
- Mark received a degree from Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary in 1969, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Mark practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Richmond, VA
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Mark S. Dray's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark S. Dray handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Richmond.
Employment Law in Richmond
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Mark S. Dray is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →
Tax Law in Richmond
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Mark S. Dray is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Richmond
Mark S. Dray is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →
Employment Contracts in Richmond
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Richmond
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Richmond Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Richmond-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 Richmond Choose Mark S. Dray
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 S. Dray's practice in the field of employment, tax, m&a, and employment contracts.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark S. Dray brings 58+ 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 Virginia, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, and U.S. Tax Court, Mark S. Dray can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, tax, and m&a, Mark S. Dray can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Richmond
A Richmond-based practice means Mark S. Dray 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 S. Dray Handles in Richmond
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