Ultimately, Mark just wants to help. Born in Toronto, Canada to immigrant parents from Guyana, Mark was raised in a single parent household with three siblings, including a twin sister with Down Syndrome. Mark learned at a young age that we all must do our part to help and so helping others has always been a mantra of his. However, at a young age he acknowledged that part of helping others is putting yourself in a position to effectively do so. While he wanted (and still wants to) assist the community through various service initiatives (like the Special Olympics, for example), Mark also wanted to assist the community through the practice of law. As a result, he worked hard in school, became an Ontario Scholar from St. Francis Xavier Secondary School and went on to complete four degrees – receiving Dean’s List honors, holding positions of leadership and receiving Community Service awards along the way. Further, he is licensed in both Canada and the United States, ensuring that he can assist clients in both jurisdictions (Ontario and New York State, specifically). Today, he is able to effectively help the community through his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and his multi-jurisdictional law practice.

In his spare time, Mark enjoys life with his family, traveling, tennis, bowling, running and watching sports (specifically the Toronto Raptors and New England Patriots).

Bar Admissions

• New York State
• Ontario

Education

• Master of Laws (LL.M) – Florida International University: College of Law (Miami, USA)
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) – Oxford Brookes University (Oxford, UK)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA): Business Management – St. Thomas University: Gus Machado School of Business (Miami Gardens, USA)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA): Criminal Justice (Minors: Business Management and Sociology) – St. Thomas University (Miami Gardens, USA)
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) – University of Oxford (Oxford, UK)
• Law Practice Program (LPP) – Ryerson University (Toronto, Canada)

Professional Memberships

• Canadian Bar Association
• New York State Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
• Ontario Bar Association
• Toronto Lawyers Association
• New York City Bar Association

Practice Areas

Business

• Contract review
• Contract drafting
  • Commercial Leases
  • Residential Leases
  • Distribution Agreements
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s)
  • Operating Agreements
  • Employment Agreements
  • Service Agreements
• Company Formation (LLC, PLLC, etc)
  • Articles of Organization
  • Operating Agreement
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Publication Services
  • Certificate of Good Standing
• Breach of Contract
  • Demand letters
  • Litigation

Immigration

• Family Based Immigration
• Adjustment of Status
• Student Visa
• TN Visa

Family

• Divorce
• Modification of Child Support
• Modification of Custody
• Martial Settlement Agreement
• Temporary Protective Order
• Guardianships

Mediation

Notary Services

• New York
• Florida
• Ontario