About Mark

Mark focuses on assisting property owners and major developers with site selection, entitlement and development of some of North America’s largest hyperscale and enterprise data center campuses and other complex real estate projects, including industrial, mixed-use, office, retail, residential, healthcare, hotel and planned community developments. Mark’s work includes guiding clients through land use, infrastructure and regulatory approvals, as well as negotiating development agreements required to execute the approvals. Mark also advises clients on the public and community relations challenges associated with controversial developments and litigates when necessary to protect a client’s approvals. Mark is regularly cited by Bloomberg Law and Law360 for his insights on data center-related legal and development matters.

Passions

Cycling

Boating and fishing with my kids

My job is to take another’s idea for what could happen with property and develop a strategy to make it happen.

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Admissions and credentials

  • Virginia

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: Band 1 for Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – Virginia: Northern (2020 – 2026)

The Legal 500 US: Leading Lawyer in Land Use/Zoning (2024 – 2026)

Best Lawyers in America

Washingtonian: Washington's Top Lawyers (2015)

The Virginia Business Journal: Legal Elite Real Estate/Land Use (2014)

The Washington Business Journal: One of the region's preeminent Land Use/Zoning Attorneys, "Young Gun" (2008), "Top Zoning Lawyer" – Finalist (2009)

The Virginia Business Journal: "Legal Elite – Virginia's Best Lawyers"

Richmond Magazine: "Rising Star"

We’ve been working with Mark for many years, and he continues to impress us with his ability to deliver timely, strategic advice, anticipate and resolve difficult land use challenges, and achieve results through his solutions-oriented approach. He is a thoughtful attorney and strategist and has served us tremendously well.

Pete Otteni, Vice President, Boston Properties

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