Atty. Mark W. Pearlstein
Mark W. Pearlstein concentrates his practice on white-collar criminal defense, the defense of actions brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, complex commercial litigation, arbitration and internal investigations.
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Mark W. Pearlstein is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and health care attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at Harvard University (—, 1983) and Harvard University (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark W. Pearlstein concentrates his practice on white-collar criminal defense, the defense of actions brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, complex commercial litigation, arbitration and internal investigations
- Previously, he was the partner-in-charge of the Boston office and served as head of the Boston Trial Department
- Mark is also a member of the Firm-wide Management Committee
- Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/pearlstein-mark-w/
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mark W. Pearlstein is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Mark W. Pearlstein is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Mark W. Pearlstein is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Mark W. Pearlstein is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Massachusetts →
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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