
Mr. Mr. Mark Herbert Kolman, Business Attorney in Washington, District of Columbia
Over 54 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Commercial RE, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratDickstein Shapiro Llp
Washington, DC
Practicing business in Washington since 1972.
- 54+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Mr. Mark Herbert Kolman is a partner based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Business, Commercial RE, and General. Mr. has over 54 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickstein Shapiro Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Washington, DC
- Experience
- over 54 years
- Known for
- Business · Commercial RE · General
- Handles Business, Commercial RE, and General matters from Washington, DC.
- Over 54 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Mr. Mark Herbert Kolman: Mr. Mark Herbert Kolman is a partner based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Business, Commercial RE, and General. Mr. has over 54 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickstein Shapiro Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Mark takes on
Mark concentrates on business, commercial re, general, and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mark handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Washington, District of Columbia
Mark takes business matters in Washington, District of Columbia. 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.
Commercial RE cases in Washington, District of Columbia
Mark takes commercial re matters in Washington, District of Columbia. 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.
General cases in Washington, District of Columbia
Mark takes general matters in Washington, District of Columbia. 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.
Insurance cases in Washington, District of Columbia
Mark takes insurance matters in Washington, District of Columbia. 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 Mr. Mark Herbert Kolman — business lawyer in Washington
Mr. Mark Herbert Kolman is a partner based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Business, Commercial RE, and General. Mr. has over 54 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickstein Shapiro Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Mr Mark Herbert Kolman is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, insurance coverage, general liability and 8 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years. Mark practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in Washington, DC.
Mark's approach to business cases
Mr Mark Herbert Kolman is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, insurance coverage, general liability and 8 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years. Mark practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in Washington, DC.
The kind of cases Mark takes
Mark reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, commercial re, and general matters in Washington and the surrounding District of Columbia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Maryland
J.D. · 1971
Bucknell University
B.A. · 1968
Jurisdictions
Mark's state bar admissions
Arizona
2014 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1992 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1991 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1980 · ACTIVE
Maryland
1972 · ACTIVE
Mark studied at J.D. in University of Maryland and B.A. in Bucknell University.
Law school and academic background
Mark completed J.D. in University of Maryland and B.A. in Bucknell University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mark runs in District of Columbia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Mark has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Mark's professional memberships and bar associations
Howard County, Maryland State, Federal (Past Chairman, Board of Governors, Maryland Chapter, 1990-1991 President, Maryland Chapter, 1994-1995 Member, Board of Governors, D.C. Chapter FBA, 1998—) and American Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar
membership
Locations
Mr. Mark Herbert Kolman's office in Washington
Mark's primary office is at 1825 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC, 20006-5403. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Mr. Mark Herbert Kolman — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Mark. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Washington.
5.0
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How to hire Mr. Mark Herbert Kolman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business 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 business attorney in Washington, District of Columbia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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 business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mr. Mark Herbert Kolman
How much does it cost to hire Mark for a business 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 business attorneys offer free consults — check Mark's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in District of Columbia typically take?
Simple business 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 Washington?
Mark is licensed in District of Columbia. Matters governed by District of Columbia 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 business clients right now?
Mark's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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