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Mark Crandley

Mark Crandley

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Administrative

Appeals and Critical Motions

Benefits and Compensation

Commercial Litigation

Construction

Contract Litigation

Career

Mark Crandley advocates for clients in complex appeals before federal and state courts across the country. He has litigated claims before most federal circuit courts of appeal and has authored briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court. Mark has also argued cases before the Indiana Supreme Court dozens of times. He regularly practices before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the Indiana Court of Appeals.

Mark represents government entities facing constitutional challenges, environmental and utility disputes, financing transaction controversy, and public access issues. He believes in creating efficient litigation strategies, particularly for expedited cases that often impact the government.

Mark’s knowledge of government operations often proves invaluable when representing public and private sector clients. As a result, he is frequently asked to speak on topics that affect local governments and businesses. Mark has been a regularly invited speaker at the annual meeting of the Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association for more than a decade. Before joining the firm, he clerked for the Indiana Supreme Court and worked as a newspaper reporter and editor.

Mark co-hosts a podcast that reviews key cases from the Seventh Circuit.

Professional Memberships

Member, Council of Appellate Attorneys

Member, United States Supreme Court Historical Society

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Seventh Circuit Bar Association

Member, Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association

Board Member, IUPUI University Library

Member, Indiana State Bar Association

Board Member, Southern District of Indiana Historical Society

Member, Indianapolis Bar Association

Education

Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington

J.D.

Indiana University-Bloomington

B.A.

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Litigation: Appellate - Indiana

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Band 3

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Mark Crandley is recognized as a highly prominent lawyer in the appellate field. His clients include government entities and businesses across the country.

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