Your Trusted Family Law Attorneys
Expert legal guidance for your family matters.
Your Trusted Family Law Attorneys
Expert legal guidance for your family matters.
About MGL LAW
Experienced Legal Team
With years of experience, MGL LAW has built a reputation for providing top-tier legal representation. Specializing in family law, MGL LAW is dedicated to ensuring that your rights are protected throughout your legal journey. MGL LAW has extensive experience in representing military members and their spouses in all family law matters.
About Mark
After high school, Mark enlisted in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. Following training, Mark was sent New York City he served as a Protective Service Agent for the Department of Defense, providing security to high-ranking DoD Officials and their foreign guests. In 1988, Mark received an Army ROTC Scholarship and attended Colorado State University. In 1991, he graduated from Colorado State University and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army. Mark received his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1995.
Following graduation, he received a fellowship to study environmental law at The George Washington University Law School. Subsequently, in 1996, Mark was admitted to the Colorado bar.
In October of 1996, Mark entered the United States Air Force as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate (JAG). He served as Chief of Environmental and Civil Law and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. In January of 1998, he became an Area Defense Counsel for the Eastern Circuit of the United States. Mark remained the Area Defense Counsel, defending over 40 criminal trials at Air Force bases throughout the eastern United States and Panama, after which he was reassigned to Hanscom Air Force Base in Boston, Massachusetts. While in Boston, Mark served as the Chief of Environmental Law, primarily negotiating Federal Facility Agreements with the EPA. In addition, Mark served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney and as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate.
In March of 2001, Mark joined a large national law firm where he was responsible for litigating several complex commercial and business litigation matters.
In 2007, Mark started his own practice where he focused on family law matters.
In 2020, Mark reunited with his former colleague, G. Stephen Long, during the formation of GSL Trial Lawyers. Unfortunately, Mr. Long passed away in 2022, after which Mark became a shareholder in a downtown full-service law firm. In 2023, Mark established MGL Law, where he has continued to dedicate his practice to family law matters.
In Mark’s free time he enjoys spending time with his two German Shepherds, Claire and Zorro, and his 4 lb. Chihuahua, Bella. In addition, Mark is an avid motorcycle rider and enthusiast.
Admitted to Practice Before
· United States District Court: District of Colorado
· State Courts: Colorado
Professional and Community Affiliations
· Colorado Bar Association
· Mentor, Denver Kids
· Foster Parent, Animal Rescue of the Rockies
Our Focus
Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage: This area of family law deals with the termination of marital relationships. It includes issues such as asset division, spousal support (alimony), child custody, and child support.
Child Custody and Visitation: Child custody determines the legal and physical guardianship of a child. This includes decisions about where the child will live, who will make important decisions for the child, and visitation rights for non-custodial parents or other family members.
Child Support: Child support laws ensure that both parents contribute financially to the upbringing of their children, even if they are not living together. The amount of child support is often determined based on various factors, including each parent's income and the needs of the child.
Adoption: Adoption laws govern the legal process by which an individual or couple becomes the legal parent(s) of a child who is not their biological offspring. This process involves terminating the parental rights of the child's biological parents (if applicable) and granting legal rights and responsibilities to the adoptive parents.
Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders: Family law includes provisions to protect individuals from domestic abuse and violence. This may involve obtaining restraining orders or protective orders to prevent further harm from an abusive family member or intimate partner.
Paternity: Paternity law addresses the legal relationship between a father and his biological child. It may involve establishing paternity through genetic testing, determining parental rights and responsibilities, and addressing issues related to child support and custody.