Atty. Mark Sidney Franklin

Atty. Mark Sidney Franklin

Mark Sidney Franklin is a lawyer practicing local government law, mergers & acquisitions, public finance and 1 other area of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Louisville Louisville 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Sidney Franklin at a glance

Mark Sidney Franklin is an Attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on real estate, m&a, and government. Admitted to practice in Kentucky U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of (2001), Kentucky Court of Appeals (2001), and Kentucky Supreme Court (2001). Educated at University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Kentucky (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Affiliations •American Bar Association •Kentucky Bar Association •Louisville Bar Association •National Association of Bond Lawyers •Home of the Innocents, Finance Committee member. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Sidney Franklin is a lawyer practicing local government law, mergers & acquisitions, public finance and 1 other area of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Mark practices at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Sidney Franklin's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Mark Sidney Franklin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kentucky →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mark Sidney Franklin is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Kentucky →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Mark Sidney Franklin is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Sidney Franklin

Where is Mark Sidney Franklin's law office located?
Mark Sidney Franklin's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Sidney Franklin handle?
Mark Sidney Franklin focuses on real estate, m&a, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Mark Sidney Franklin practiced law?
Mark Sidney Franklin has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Mark Sidney Franklin go to law school?
Mark Sidney Franklin earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Mark Sidney Franklin for a consultation?
You can contact Mark Sidney Franklin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark Sidney Franklin received?
Mark Sidney Franklin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
University of Kentucky
- 1996

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 2001
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Admitted: 2001
Kentucky Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001

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