Mr. Mr. Mark Stuart Zolno, General Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Over 48 years of legal practice · focused on General and International
Of CounselatKatten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Chicago, IL
Practicing general in Chicago since 1978.
- 48+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Mr. Mark Stuart Zolno is an of counsel based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on General and International. Mr. has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Experience
- over 48 years
- Known for
- General · International
- Handles General and International matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Mr. Mark Stuart Zolno: Mr. Mark Stuart Zolno is an of counsel based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on General and International. Mr. has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.
Areas of practice
Mark's practice areas in Chicago
Mark concentrates on general and international. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mark handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in Chicago, Illinois
Mark takes general matters in Chicago, Illinois. 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.
International cases in Chicago, Illinois
Mark takes international matters in Chicago, Illinois. 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
Mr. Mark Stuart Zolno, general attorney serving Chicago
Mr. Mark Stuart Zolno is an of counsel based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on General and International. Mr. has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Mark works from Chicago, Illinois and takes on general matters across the region.
Mr Mark Stuart Zolno is a lawyer practicing customs, china, customs and international trade and 1 other area of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1965, and has been licensed for 48 years. Mark practices at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Chicago, IL.
How Mark handles general matters
Mr Mark Stuart Zolno is a lawyer practicing customs, china, customs and international trade and 1 other area of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1965, and has been licensed for 48 years. Mark practices at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Chicago, IL.
The kind of cases Mark takes
Mark reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and international matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Mark studied and practices
The John Marshall Law School
J.D. · 1978
Northern Illinois University
B.S. University · 1965
Jurisdictions
Mark's state bar admissions
Illinois U.S. Distri
1978 · ACTIVE
Mark studied at J.D. in The John Marshall Law School and B.S. University in Northern Illinois University.
Law school and academic background
Mark completed J.D. in The John Marshall Law School and B.S. University in Northern Illinois University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mark runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Mark's professional memberships and bar associations
American Association of Exporters and Importers Canadian Club of Chicago Custom Brokers and Foreign Freight Forwarders Association of Chicago, Inc
membership
Japan America Society of Chicago, Inc
membership
Joint Industry Group (JIG) The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago United States of America-China Chamber of Commerce United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce
membership
Locations
Mr. Mark Stuart Zolno's office in Chicago
Mark's primary office is at 525 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL, 60661-3629. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Mr. Mark Stuart Zolno — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general 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 general attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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 general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mr. Mark Stuart Zolno
How much does it cost to hire Mark for a general 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 general attorneys offer free consults — check Mark's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple general 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 Chicago?
Mark is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois 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 general 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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