Mr. Mark A. Short
Language(s):
English
Mark Short | Newport News Real Estate Lawyer
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About Mark
Mark is recognized as one of the leading real estate and eminent domain attorneys in Virginia. As a seasoned litigator in all aspects of eminent domain and condemnation law, he has represented a variety of businesses and property owners against federal, state, and local authorities. Mark represents owners and tenants of commercial and residential properties. Cases have included small to large tracts of vacant land, primary, secondary and rental homes, commercial office buildings, big-box retailers, shopping centers, hotels, farms, mining lands, banks, restaurants, gas stations, convenience stores, churches, funeral homes, and community association properties. He also has substantial experience representing clients on relocation issues that arise from these proceedings.
Mark’s active property rights practice complements his eminent domain practice. He represents property owners in property disputes, title claims, and land-use matters, including adverse possession, easement disputes, riparian rights, partition actions, receiverships, foreclosures, title reformation claims, re-zonings, and land-use permits. Mark’s practice also includes real estate transactions and finance. Mark is a frequent speaker on real property matters throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and for national trade and legal associations. Mark has served as the president of the Newport News Bar Association and is highly regarded among his peers.
Mark’s active property rights practice complements his eminent domain practice. He represents property owners in property disputes, title claims, and land-use matters, including adverse possession, easement disputes, riparian rights, partition actions, receiverships, foreclosures, title reformation claims, re-zonings, and land-use permits. Mark’s practice also includes real estate transactions and finance. Mark is a frequent speaker on real property matters throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and for national trade and legal associations. Mark has served as the president of the Newport News Bar Association and is highly regarded among his peers.
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Experience
Attorney
Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.
1999–Present
Newport News, VA
Attorney
Jones Blechman Woltz & Kelly, PC
1994–1999
Newport News, VA
Admission
Virginia
1994
Education
College of William & Mary
B.A. (Economics with minor in English)
1987
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Boys & Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula; Board of Directors
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Peninsula German Club; Board of Directors
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Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce; Board of Directors; Executive Committee, Chairman of Membership
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Newport News Bar Association; Board of Directors; Past-President
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Virginia Bar Association; Real Property Subcommittee, Eminent Domain Subcommittee
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American Bar Association
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Hampton Roads Association of Commercial Real Estate
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Associated General Contractors of Virginia
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American Heart Association Peninsula Heart Ball; Corporate Sponsor Chair2010
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Virginia Living Museum; Board of Trustees
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Salvation Army for the Virginia Peninsula; Board of Advisors
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Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce; Graduate of the Leadership Institute
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Hampton Roads Academy; Alumni Board
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Denbigh Rotary Club; Board of Advisors
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Oyster Point Rotary Club
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Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors, Risk Management Committee
Honors / Awards
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Best Lawyers in America2021
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AV® Preeminent; Martindale-Hubbell
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Virginia’s Legal Elite; Virginia Business Magazine2019
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Top Lawyers; CoVaBIZ2017-2020
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AVVO Top Rated 10
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Featured er, Eminent Domain Conference inandPresent / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020
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CIVIC Leadership Institute Class of2014
Notable Work
Publications
46 Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers in America ”, 5 Named “Lawyer of the Year” and 7 Named “Ones to Watch”
2021
45 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named CoVaBIZ Magazine’s “Top Lawyers”
2020
48 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named Virginia Business Magazine’s “Legal Elite”
2019
VDOT pays $1.95 million to Newport News church over construction project
Pittsylvania County farmer sheds light on how pipeline project will affect land for years to come
40 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named as Top Lawyers in CoVaBiz Magazine
2019
Virginia Eminent Domain Legislative Update
2017
31 Kaufman & Canoles Attorneys Named as Top Lawyers /18 in CoVaBIZ Magazine
2017
Kaufman & Canoles Announces New Practice Group: Eminent Domain
Kaufman & Canoles Forms Group Specializing in Eminent Domain Issues
Mark A. Short Named President of the Newport News Bar Association
Real Estate Strategies Update – “Inverse Condemnation” Explained
Discovery and Rules of Evidence in Eminent Domain
Pre-Condemnation Planning for Landowners: A Property Owner Checklist
Additional Info
Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. Highlights
Real Estate, Business, Divorce & Family Law, Government, Bankruptcy & Debt
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1
Firm Locations:
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Languages:
English