Attorney Mark C. Santi is licensed to practice law in Minnesota, New York, and Florida. Mark has extensive experience in business law and commercial litigation. He routinely represents business owners in shareholder disputes, contract, trademark, intellectual property, complex financial problems, and general business matters. Mark also represents victims of investment fraud and beneficiaries with denied life insurance claims.
Mark graduated with a B.S. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2004. In his junior year, he was inducted into the Iron Cross Society, which is considered the highest honor an undergraduate can receive at the University. Mark graduated from the University of Miami – School of Law in 2007 with a Juris Doctor degree, where he received awards for outstanding performance and pro bono services for those in need. Mark was inducted into the Society of Bar & Gavel, and ultimately served as the organization's President.
Mark was born and raised in Mahtomedi, Minnesota.
Primary Practice Areas
Shareholder Disputes
Litigation
Investment Fraud
Denied Life Insurance Claims
Professional Associations
Mentor - University of St. Thomas Law School; BETA.mn startup cohort members
Minnesota State Bar Association, former Member & Vice-Chair of the Community Service Committee for the New Lawyers Section, former Liaison for the New Lawyers Section to the MSBA’s Commercial Litigation Section, Bankruptcy Section, and Professionalism Committee.
Diversity Committee, Federal Bar Association
Former Board Member: Wisconsin Alumni Association – Twin Cities Chapter
Hometown
Mahtomedi, MN
Interests
Spending time with family including my wife and daughters
Volunteering
Water and snow skiing
Travel
Entrepreneurship
Real Estate Investing
Publications & Media Recognition
Financial Planning Magazine
Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine
KSTP coverage regarding ethical representation of Medical Marijuana companies
Bar & Court Admissions
Minnesota, New York, and Florida Bars
United States District Courts for Minnesota and Southern District of Florida
Education
University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL, Juris Doctor of Law, 2007
University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI, B.S. in Economics and Political Science, 2004
Past Experience
Thompson, Hall, Santi, Cerny, and Katkov
Stull, Stull & Brody, New York, NY
Zebersky & Payne, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Legal Assistance of Washington County, Stillwater, MN, Intern
Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty, St. Paul, MN, Intern
Awards
Society of Bar & Gavel, University of Miami School of Law
Iron Cross Society, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Minnesota Rising Stars 2013-2014, Super Lawyers
Lectures
Financial Advisors’ Most Common Legal Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them (7/8/13).
Minnesota Business Owners Conference – Emcee. (10/8/2013).
Common Legal Issues in Starting and Operating your Practice. University of Minnesota Orthodontics Residency Program (11/6/2012)
