Mark Burr

Mark Burr is a commercial real estate attorney in Alpharetta, Georgia, practicing through his own law office. He focuses on commercial real estate transactions and represents lenders, developers, landlords, and property users. His practice includes property acquisition and development, commercial leasing, real estate finance, land title review, and corporate matters for small businesses. He helps clients address contract terms and transaction requirements across different stages of a project.

Burr earned a B.A. from the University of Georgia in 1983 and a J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1989. His legal education preceded work in both bankruptcy and commercial real estate, giving him a foundation for understanding property rights, lending arrangements, and business obligations. He is licensed in Georgia, Alabama, and Texas, reflecting a legal background that spans several states.

He began his career practicing bankruptcy law in Dallas in 1989, later working in-house on commercial real estate matters for an insurance company in Birmingham. After experience at a title insurance company and two Atlanta law firms, he established his own practice in 2003. His work since then has included representing financial institutions, developers, and landlords in commercial property transactions and addressing entity formation and governance issues for business owners.

Mark Burr maintains a transactional practice shaped by both law firm and in-house experience. His involvement with the International Council of Shopping Centers complements his real estate focus. Through document review, negotiations, and advice on commercial property and corporate arrangements, he helps clients consider their financing commitments, ownership structures, contractual rights, and responsibilities before significant business decisions are finalized.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of S. Mark Burr, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, Alabama State Bar
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, International Council of Shopping Centers

Licensed State

• Georgia
• Alabama
• Texas

Education

• University of Alabama School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Georgia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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