Mark Staines
About Mark Staines
Mark Staines is a lawyer based in Baltimore, MD and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Mark Staines is recognized in the following practice area:
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: McGuireWoods LLP
Education: University of Denver, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Baltimore, MD
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