About Mark

Mark R. Sonders is a lawyer primarily based in Troy, New York, with over 50 years of experience within the area of law. He specializes in private damage law and opportunity dispute resolution, focusing on mediations and arbitrations. His extensive practice encompasses injury claims, contract disputes. Property coverage legal proceedings. Mr. Sonders earned his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School in 1973, after finishing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Syracuse University in 1967.

His educational background laid a robust basis for his legal career. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1973, Mr. Sonders has remained a member in good standing, contributing considerably to the legal community. From 1980 to 2004, he served as a senior managing partner at Bouck, Holloway, Kiernan & Casey, LLP, the place he developed his skills in litigation and dispute resolution. Following this position, he became an equity partner at Hiscock & Barclay, LLP from 2004 to 2007. His management in those firms has helped form the practices and results of severa instances in New York. In 2009, Mr.

Sonders co-founded Litigation Resolution Services, LLC, a mediation and arbitration firm devoted to serving upstate New York. This project helps his providing green and powerful dispute resolution options for clients. His work on this area has been instrumental in resolving complicated legal matters outside of conventional court settings. The company has gained a popularity for its professionalism and success in mediating disputes. Throughout his profession, Mr. Sonders has received numerous accolades for his talent and moral requirements. He has been awarded attorney rating service's AV Rating, evidence of his high level of skill and integrity within the legal career.

Additionally, he has been recognized as a "Super Lawyer" for seven consecutive years, highlighting his standing amongst peers in the field. His contributions to the legal network extend beyond practice; he served because the Third Judicial District Chairperson on the New York highest court, Appellate Division Third Judicial Department's Committee on Character and Fitness till 2023. Mr. Sonders is an active member of numerous expert organizations, which includes the New York State Bar Association, the Albany County Bar Association, the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association. The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. His involvement in those associations indicates his commitment to advancing the legal profession. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, he's geared up to serve clients, further enhancing his capacity to advocate for his clients.

Education

Albany Law Schl

Accepted Jurisdictions

New York

Court Admissions

New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department State Appeals Court · Admitted 1973
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York U.S. District Court · Admitted 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1975

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Arbitration & Mediation

Legal Services Scope

Mediation Arbitration

Professional Associations

National Association of Distinguished Neutrals

has membership 2016 - Current

The New York Academy of Mediators and Arbitrators

has membership 2016 - Current

Litigation Resolution Services, LLC

Founding partner 2010 - Current