Mark Turner Email & Phone Number

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

With over 20 years’ experience in the business and legal worlds, I strive to find timely cost–effective solutions rather than spending valuable resources to win at all costs. I have represented a diverse array of clients from Fortune 500 companies to small business and individuals.My practice includes litigation, business advising, non-profit consulting and probate. I seek to combine my business background and legal training to offer a unique set of skills to help protect and grow businesses, mitigate risks and analyze the cost/benefit of new endeavors or protect your legacy with business succession or Estate planning guidance.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

I founded the Law Office of Mark M. Turner, LLC, based on the holistic idea of preventing problems before they occur. With my background and training, I am both consultant and attorney-providing a powerful resource for my clients.My 20+ years of experience has taught me how to mitigate risks. When facing legal action, I strive to find timely cost–effective solutions rather than spending valuable resources to win at all costs. I work with non-profits to ensure compliance with regulations and follow basic business principals. But there is actually much more that I provide my clients. Before becoming an attorney, I earned an MBA, and have a strong business background. I worked in a small business and understand the challenges facing small business owners allowing me to be an advisor as well. I provide my clients with a unique blend of skills and training. I am more than “just another attorney”. Instead, I blend my legal and business experience to help grow your company, make sure contracts are properly drafted and existing contracts are fair, help mitigate risks and analyze the cost/benefit of new endeavors. Best of all, because I am an attorney, work is protected under client-attorney privilege.For an individual interested in leaving a legacy, I can assist in Estate Planning and establish advance directives. I also provide individual tax preparation services.My services include:• New business formation• Document corporate formalities• Working with non-profits to ensure compliance with regulations and supporting growth• Reviewing and drafting contracts and other agreements• Making sure that financial processes are in place and working efficiently• Reviewing and advising on future expansion plans• Making sure that employee policies are in place and compliant• Ensuring compliance with consumer laws and regulations• Estate planning – wills and advance directives to make sure your legacy is intact• Individual tax preparation services

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

A member of the firm’s Business and Employment, General Litigation, and Product Liability Practice Groups representing sole proprietors, partnerships, limited liability companies, privately-held and public companies and institutions, in contract disputes, commercial litigation, actions involving Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act, real estate matters, intellectual property disputes, corporate entity formation and accounting errors and omissions. In addition to representing public and private companies, insurance carriers and individuals in cases involving product liability claims, industrial accidents, class actions, and intentional torts. A portion of the practice is devoted to probate and estate planning. Admitted to practice in the State of Ohio, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Worked on numerous cases while finishing law school as Law Clerk, researching legal issues, assisting in writing pleadings, briefs and motions.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Worked on various legislative initiatives as a law school intern including a proposal to revamp Ohio's Medical Savings Accounts.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Provided information to clients and potential clients relating to RFP's and existing group policies

Financial Manager for the Ohio franchise of Staff Builders, with offices throughout the state. Charged with day-to-day finances of the 12 offices, certified/uncertified distribution of costs and expenses, oversite of expenditures, contracting, advertising and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid/state rules and regulations with regard to expenditures and reimbursement.

Jd, Law

Mba, Business, Health Care Management

Ba, History, English

Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi, Lacrosse Club President, IFC V-P, Hockey Club Player-Coach

High School