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Mark E. Shaffer

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1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1000, McLean, VA 22102

Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation and 3 more

About Mark E. Shaffer

Mark E. Shaffer is a first chair trial attorney with significant courtroom experience. He litigates matters in state and federal courts in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and throughout the United States. He focuses his practice on construction litigation, land use litigation, leasing disputes, and eminent domain. His clients include commercial landlords, food, beverage and hospitality companies. He also represents owners, contractors, developers, design professionals, and project engineers. He regularly handles matters related to claims of design defects, differing site conditions, change orders, and delay claims, as well as zoning appeals, development agreements, easement rights, and restrictive covenant disputes. In addition to litigating matters, Mark advises on legal issues, helps clients devise legal strategies, and participates in settlement negotiations.

Mark also maintains a government contract litigation practice, counseling clients on contract termination claims, teaming agreement disputes, disputes between prime and subcontractors, and non-compete agreement disputes.

Mark’s corporate and business litigation experience includes matters involving fraud, conversion, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and derivative actions. He regularly assists shareholders with enforcing their rights to inspect corporate books and records, to obtain accountings of their investments and corporate assets, and to hold corporate officers and directors accountable for breaches of their corporate duties.

Mark previously served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, including in Iraq. He continues to serve with the United States Marine Corps Reserves.

Concentrations

•Business litigation
•Commercial litigation
•Construction law
•Government contracting
•Land use and eminent domain
•Real estate law and transactions

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America,
•Litigation - Real Estate, 2025-2026
•Litigation - Construction, 2026
•Commercial Litigation, 2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2017
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Virginia Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2017

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Other 3
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Land Use
    • Retail

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Obtained $24 million judgment in favor of l
    owner in highly contentious condemnation matter.
    Argued, briefed,
    won motion striking testimony of l
    owners' expert witnesses in inverse condemnation matter.
    Argued, briefed,
    won motion striking testimony of expert witness testimony opposing multimillion-dollar mixed-use development.
    Argued, briefed,
    won motion to strike, obtaining dismissal with prejudice of $1 million fraud claim against major financial institution.
    Negotiated a multimillion-dollar settlement on behalf of a minority shareholder as part of a corporate buyout.
    Second-chaired
    prevailed in trial on behalf of large S&P 400 company that sought to move forward with multimillion-dollar mixed-use development.
    Second-chaired
    prevailed in trial on behalf of large developer in condemnation action.
    First-chaired
    prevailed on hearing granting energy company immediate access to numerous l
    owners' properties during condemnation matters.
    First-chaired
    obtained dismissal of claims brought against board members for wrongful dissolution of the corporation.
    First-chaired
    obtained judgment for claims based on fraud
    breach of fiduciary duty
    fraud in derivative action brought against owner of Limited Liability Company.
    First-chaired
    obtained dismissal of breach of contract
    violations of the Maryl
    Consumer Protection Act against major telecommunications client.
    First-chaired
    prevailed in construction dispute brought against the contractor for the defective construction of a dance studio.
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. Shaffer prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
    Military Experience: Infantry Platoon Sergeant/Operations Chief, United States Marine Corps
    United States Marine Corps Reserves, 1993-2023
  • Additional Links
    https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/s/shaffer-mark-e

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    District of Columbia
    Maryland
    Virginia
    U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
    U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
    U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
    Supreme Court of the United States
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, Fairfax County Bar Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Georgetown University Law Center
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Baltimore
    B.A.
    magna cum laude

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Mark E. Shaffer is admitted to practice in District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Mark E. Shaffer is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States Court of Federal Claims, United States District Court for the District of Columbia, United States District Court for the District of Maryland, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia and United States Supreme Court.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mark E. Shaffer attended Georgetown University Law Center.

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