Mark S. Levine

Mr. Levine was admitted to practice law in Florida n 1978 following graduation from the Florida State University, College of Law. His law degree was preceded by a Master of Science Degree from Florida State University, with a concentration on constitutional law, cases at the U.S. Supreme Court, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa. He has been in active practice since his admission and is admitted to the U. S. Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Federal District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida.


Mr. Levine’s practice is focused on multi-jurisdictional matters in the areas of litigation, commercial law, transactional work, administrative law and acquisitions and mergers. He has been involved either as trial counsel or corporate counsel in matters that were litigated in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Maryland, New York, Idaho, California, Washington, D.C., Missouri, Kentucky and Oregon. He has significant involvement nationwide in the issue of licensing of non-resident title agents, and the acquisition of title services and affiliated business. He is also available through The Florida Bar to lawyers who have questions about matters related to his areas of expertise. Mr. Levine takes his community commitment and involvement very seriously. He was the youngest member appointed to the Florida Commission on Ethics and served as its youngest Chairman. During his Chairmanship he handled a record number of matters as an administrative law judge. He served as a member of the Florida Student Financial Assistance Commission and has been legal counsel and member of the Executive Board for the Boy Scouts of America. He was Chairman of the Board of the Disc Village Development Board, and in 1984 was named one of Florida’s five outstanding young men. He also has served as Chairman of the Council of 100 for the University of South Florida and for ten years was a member of the Board of Directors of the National Alumni Association. His involvement in his community also includes being a member of the Board of Trustees for the Tallahassee Ballet and assisting other local charitable organizations. He has had significant involvement in a number of political campaigns ranging from presidential to local races. He has 3 children and though his practice carries him around the country, enjoys living in Tallahassee, Florida.

Legal disputes can be complex, expensive, frustrating, and extremely time consuming. That is why it is very important that you work with experienced legal counsel. Whether the dispute is resolved in the courtroom, by mediation or by some other form of resolution, the Law Firm of Levine & Stivers can help you achieve the desired result. As a firm, Levine & Stivers handles a variety of matters. Each of the Firm’s three members can handle your issues. This allows the attorneys to consult with each other regarding issues and strategy that your matter may present. At no time are you charged by both attorneys for efforts on behalf of your particular matter unless it is a unique situation that requires more than one lawyer’s presence.

The Firm handles a variety of business and corporate matters concerning contract disputes, acquisitions, mergers, real estate and business formation. It also specializes in matters related to administrative law, including licensing, disciplinary matters for public sector employees and bid protests/challenges. The Firm has clients ranging from new business owners, mom and pop operations, to large corporations.

The advantage that Levine & Stivers brings to the table is that they do a thorough analysis of every matter before a great deal of the client’s funds are expended in order to define the issues, determine the likely outcome and potential resolutions, and if necessary, to adequately budget for potentially protracted and expensive litigation. It is important for business professionals to be able to rely on lawyers who can effectively save them time and money. Mediation is an opportunity for resolution which is always explored. Mediation is now mandated by the courts and has proven itself an excellent platform for resolution. Early mediation often minimizes the issues which would otherwise involve formalized and expensive discovery forum.

The Firm is committed to assist you in deciding what is best for your situation. The Firm puts in a great deal of effort and time to provide consultation at the outset of a matter, so you, the client, has a road map for the twists and turns you may encounter in litigation or a business transaction.

 

245 East Virginia Street

Tallahasse, FL 32301

P: 850-222-6580

F: 850-224-6270

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