Mark A. Buterbaugh, Dog Bites Attorney in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Dog Bites, Slip & Fall, and Workers Comp
Managing PartneratMooney Law
Chambersburg, PA
Practicing dog bites in Chambersburg since 2009.
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Mark A. Buterbaugh is a managing partner based in Chambersburg, PA. The practice focuses on Dog Bites, Slip & Fall, and Workers Comp. Mark has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mooney Law.
- Based in
- Chambersburg, PA
- Experience
- over 17 years
- Known for
- Dog Bites · Slip & Fall · Workers Comp
- Handles Dog Bites, Slip & Fall, and Workers Comp matters from Chambersburg, PA.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Mark A. Buterbaugh: Mark A. Buterbaugh is a managing partner based in Chambersburg, PA. The practice focuses on Dog Bites, Slip & Fall, and Workers Comp. Mark has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mooney Law.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Mark takes on
Mark concentrates on dog bites, slip & fall, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mark handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Dog Bites
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Slip & Fall
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Workers Comp
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Dog Bites cases in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Mark takes dog bites matters in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Slip & Fall cases in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Mark takes slip & fall matters in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Mark takes workers comp matters in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Mark A. Buterbaugh — dog bites lawyer in Chambersburg
Mark A. Buterbaugh is a managing partner based in Chambersburg, PA. The practice focuses on Dog Bites, Slip & Fall, and Workers Comp. Mark has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mooney Law.
Attorney Mark A. Buterbaugh is a Managing Partner of Mooney Law. He created the firm’s Workers’ Compensation practice and handles all the firm's Pennsylvania and Maryland Workers Compensation cases. In addition to Workers Compensation, he also handles Slip and Falls (Premises Liability) and Dog Bite matters. Additionally, also handles matters in Basic Estate Planning for his clients. He is licensed to practice law in the States of Pennsylvania and Maryland and handles Maryland workers' compensation cases before the Maryland Workers Compensation Commission.
Attorney Buterbaugh has recovered tens of millions of dollars in benefits for injured workers throughout Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland. His practice is a full workers’ compensation litigation practice, from fighting workers compensation denials, to defending against employer petitions, to arguing description of injury, to settling cases for lump sum settlements, to Workers’ Compensation appellate practice.
Immediately prior to joining Mooney Law, Attorney Buterbaugh worked for a large Pennsylvania law firm representing some of Pennsylvania’s largest Employers and Insurance Carriers in workers’ compensation defense. His experience on the defense side provided valuable insight, experience, and knowledge as to the strategies and the way insurance defense attorneys approach workers’ compensation cases.
Attorney Buterbaugh graduated from Widener University School of Law in 2009. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State (1992) in Political Science with a minor in Labor Relations and a Masters Degree from Shippensburg University (1997) in Public Administration.
Upon graduation from Law School, Attorney Buterbaugh served as an Enforcement Counsel for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, helping to enforce the laws and regulations within the Pennsylvania casino and gaming industry. He argued enforcement actions before the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Prior to law school, he worked for fourteen years in various staff and committee staff positions with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives at the State Capitol in Harrisburg.
Attorney Buterbaugh resides in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and has served on various community boards. He was the youngest elected President of Borough Council in Shippensburg history at the age of 24 (1996). Attorney Buterbaugh was elected to the Shippensburg School Board in 2004, 2013, and recently reelected in November 2019.
In early 2019, Attorney Buterbaugh was selected as a Rising Star in Pennsylvania and as a Super Lawyer by the prestigious national magazine, Super Lawyer. Only 5% of Pennsylvania attorneys are selected as Super Lawyers and even more restrictive, only 2.5 of Pennsylvania lawyers are selected as Rising Stars. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The Super Lawyers list is published nationwide in the Super Lawyer Magazine and will be published individually in the Philadelphia Magazine and Pittsburgh Magazine.
In 2024, Attorney Buterbaugh was again honored this time by being selected by the National Trail Lawyers as a Top 25 Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Attorney.
Past Employment
• Post & Schell, PA,
• Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board,
• Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Associations and Memberships
• Pennsylvania Bar Association, 2009 to Present
• Maryland Bar Association, 2019 to Present
• Franklin County Bar Association, 2012 to Present
• Cumberland County Bar Association, 2012 to Present
• Pennsylvania Association of Justice, 2012 to Present
* Maryland Association of Justice, 2019 to Present
• Shippensburg School Board, 2004, 2013, reelected 2019
• Shippensburg Produce and Outreach, Board Member, Past
• Shippensburg Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, Past
• Pa. State Bar Association, Community & Public Relations Committee, Former Member
• Pa. State Bar Association, Bylaws Committee, Former Member
• Pa. School Boards Association, Former Member
• Board of Directors, Franklin County United Way, 2018-2019
• United States Middle District Bankruptcy Bar Association
Working with Mark on a dog bites matter
Attorney Mark A. Buterbaugh is a Managing Partner of Mooney Law. He created the firm’s Workers’ Compensation practice and handles all the firm's Pennsylvania and Maryland Workers Compensation cases. In addition to Workers Compensation, he also handles Slip and Falls (Premises Liability) and Dog Bite matters. Additionally, also handles matters in Basic Estate Planning for his clients. He is…
Clients Mark works with
Mark reviews new inquiries case-by-case for dog bites, slip & fall, and workers comp matters in Chambersburg and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
The Widener University School of Law
J.D. · 2009
Pennsylvania State University
B.A. Shippensburg · 1992
Jurisdictions
Mark's state bar admissions
Maryland
2019 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
2009 · ACTIVE
Mark studied at J.D. in The Widener University School of Law and B.A. Shippensburg in Pennsylvania State University.
Law school and academic background
Mark completed J.D. in The Widener University School of Law and B.A. Shippensburg in Pennsylvania State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mark runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Mark's professional memberships and bar associations
Pennsylvania Bar Association Maryland Bar Association Franklin County Bar Association Cumberland County Bar Association Pennsylvania Association of Justice
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Locations
Mark A. Buterbaugh's office in Chambersburg
Mark's primary office is at 80 North Second Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Mark A. Buterbaugh — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new dog bites attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mark usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Mark charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Mark will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a dog bites attorney in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many dog bites matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Mark
Mark discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in dog bites practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every dog bites matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Mark confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Mark's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many dog bites practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mark A. Buterbaugh
How much does it cost to hire Mark for a dog bites case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mark walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Mark offer a free consultation?
Mark charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office. Some dog bites attorneys offer free consults — check Mark's current terms during booking.
How long do dog bites cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple dog bites matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Mark gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Mark take my case if I'm outside Chambersburg?
Mark is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Mark will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Mark?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Mark will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Mark accepting new dog bites clients right now?
Mark's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
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