About Dr. Mark
Dr. Mark Bamberger combines formal education in the earth sciences with a later legal education. He earned a geology degree from Miami University of Ohio in 1984, followed by a M.S. in Geology and Geomorphology from Wichita State University in 1986. He completed a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Political Policy at Union Institute & University in 1995 and later added a J.D. from Capital University Law School in 2007, where he additionally finished an environmental law certification.
His early legal work began in private practice. In 2008 he worked as an affiliate at Baver & Bookwalter, LPA. A year later he opened his personal practice, The Mark Bamberger Co., LLC, serving as proprietor and counselor at regulation. He has taken counsel roles for nonprofit and sanctuary organizations, serving as general counsel for Wolf Creek Wolf Sanctuary and Habitat in 2010 and for the Buckeye Lake Humane Society/B.A.R.K. in 2012. Those positions mirror a habitual engagement with animal welfare organizations and the regulatory issues they face.
Bamberger’s academic background informs the instances and clients he accepts. His geology and environmental science training allow him to assess technical reports and regulatory filings with an uncommon degree of familiarity. He is licensed to practice in Ohio and within the Federal Circuit and has handled things that implicate federal appellate jurisdiction within the 6th Circuit.
Outside of company work he has been lively within the community of lawyers operating on animal issues. Since 2008 he has held leadership roles on an Animal Law Committee, serving at instances as chairperson, vice chairperson and secretary. Those roles have concerned governance, coverage review and advising organizations on adherence with state and local rules that affect shelters and sanctuaries.
Clients and colleagues describe Bamberger as a lawyer who brings academic discipline to practical problems. He has moved from the laboratory and area research of geology to court filings and nonprofit governance. His practice blends advising nonprofits, handling animal-law things and dealing with environmental and regulatory questions. He concentrates his current practice on animal regulation, environmental law and counseling for nonprofit organizations.
