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Mark L. Rosenberg
Law Offices of Mark L. Rosenberg
7101 Wisconsin Ave.
Suite 1201
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 913-0077 | Fax: (301) 652-0223
http://www.marklrosenberglaw.com
Business & Employment Law - 20 Yrs. experience
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
New corporations or growing companies that need regular legal counsel.
Sub-Categories
Business Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Antitrust Law
- Deceptive Trade Practices
- False Advertising
- Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
- Unfair Competition
- Commercial Banks & Loans
- Commercial Leasing
- Mortgages & Foreclosures
- Venture Capital
- Reorganizations & Restructuring
- Workouts
- Liquor Licenses
- Business Successions
- Buying & Selling
- Closely Held Businesses
- Corporations
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Franchising
- Joint Ventures
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Corporations
- Partnerships
- Professional Corporations
- Public Offerings
- Shareholders' Rights
- Trade Associations
- Audit Defense
- Corporate Income Taxes
- IRS Disputes
- Negotiating Payments & Settlements
- Tax Filing & Compliance
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Employment Contracts
- Franchises
- International Transactions
- Non-Compete Contracts
- Secured Transactions
- Uniform Commercial Code
- Warranties
- Gaming
- Internet
- Music
- Sports
- Film
- Publishing
- Electronic Commerce
- Consumer Class Actions
- Foreclosures
- Repossessions
- Truth in Lending
Legal Topic
Employment & Labor Relations
Preferred New Clients
New corporations or growing companies that need regular legal counsel.
Sub-Categories
Employment & Labor Relations
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Severance Packages
- Termination
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Wrongful Termination
- Age Discrimination
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
- Discipline/Suspension
- Employment Contracts
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Race Discrimination
- Severance Packages
- Sex Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Termination
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Wrongful Termination
Bar Admissions
MD, Jun 1991
Bar Number: 185231
Other Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia, and Court of Appeals of Maryland.
Association Memberships
District of Columbia Bar and Maryland Bar.
Continuing Education
I keep up with business law issues in a number of ways such as reading articles and attending seminars.
Papers and Publications
Class Actions for Consumer Protection Vol. 7, Harvard Civil Rights - Civil Liberties Law Review.
Example Cases
I successfully handled a multi-million dollar acquisition of a manufacturing company by my client.
I successfully concluded an entire restructuring of my client, an international data processing company, including the hiring of a new President.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Harvard Law School
City:
Cambridge
State:
MA
Year:
1973
Focus and Accomplishments:
Comments Editor, an Harvard Civil Rights - Civil Liberties Law Review.
Degree:
Master of Laws in Taxation
School:
Georgetown University Law Center
City:
Washington
State:
DC
Year:
1985
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
District of Columbia and Maryland.
Firm Focus and History
The firm is a business law firm, with a focus on business transactions, corporate, securities, and tax matters. We represent many new and emerging companies and help them manage their growth in all aspects - from formation to employment issues to raising investment capital. Our job is to assist them in growing strong and profitable companies.
I have been in private practice since 1985 and have been a partner in a small firm, a partner in a large regional law firm, and in my own practice for over 15 years.
Previous Employment Summary
• Partner, Gordon, Feinblatt et. al. (Baltimore, Maryland), 1989-1991
• Partner, Ross and Bogin (Washington, D.C.), 1985-1989
• Antitrust Division, Federal Trade Commission, 1979-1985
• Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Federal Trade Commission, 1977-1979
• Committee Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives, 1975-1977
Activities and Awards
• General Counsel, National Child Care Association
• Founder and Trustee, Foundation for Child Care Research
• President, Maryland State Child Care Association, 2003-2007
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It is very important that clients educate themselves about legal issues. I have found in my long practice that the more educated a client is on the issues, the more effectively I can represent them. I try to explain the issues clearly to the client and present them with the options as well as my recommendations on what option to choose.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am glad to prepare documents prepared by clients. I often ask clients to draft an outline of a contract to assist me in preparing the contract itself. This helps the client to organize his or her thoughts and to consider the issues before I begin to draft. It makes me more efficient as an attorney and helps me represent the client in a cost-efficient manner.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I have sometimes recommended that a client file a Small Claims court action and will coach them on how to do that.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have always been interested in using my skills to persuade people. As a nationally ranked competitive debater in both high school and college, I honed my skills in persuasion. I enjoy helping people to establish, grow, and protect their businesses.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have done many things in my career. I have been with a Committee of the U. S. House of Representatives, an antitrust prosecutor, and a private practice attorney. I have also owned a multi-site business with over 150 employees, and have been a founder and board member of several national trade associations. Each of these life experiences has helped me to understand how these organizations work and how to represent them effectively.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I chose to orient my practice around business and transactional work because I enjoy helping business people negotiate deals. I also enjoy helping businesses get through the inevitable tough times and difficult situations. It is satisfying to know that you have helped someone be successful in their business endeavors.
What do you like best about your career?
I have been able to shape my practice to fit my personal interests and I love what I do. I have been able to work with a number of wonderful people, both colleagues and clients in my career.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner and also "Of Counsel" to several other attorneys in my suite, who provide excellent support through their terrific staff. They know that I care very much about being accessible to my client and supporting my clients as much as possible.
What are your strengths and style?
My strength is the ability to listen to my clients and identify what their goals are. I try to be a true "counselor" to them, advising them on legal issues, and, if they wish, talking with them about their business goals as well. I am very informal and very accessible to my clients. I return calls and emails promptly and keep my clients informed about what I am doing on a regular basis. My clients know that I really care about them, because I really do. I treat the smallest individual client in the same way that I treat my largest corporate client.
Personal Interests:
I love to play golf and ski. I keep fit with regular workouts and am trying to get back into biking! I love to spend time with my family and have organized several family reunions lately.
Fax
(301) 652-0223
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m to 6:30 p.m. or by appointment.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I offer some fixed fees to create a new entity or to do certain projects for existing clients.
Hourly Rates
$295.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, for one half hour.
Typical Retainer
$750 on business matters, $1,500 or more on litigation depending on the type of litigation.
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