Mark Hurt

I am a native Bristolian who obtained my undergraduate degree from University of Virginia in 1981. I obtained my law degree from Duke University, graduating in the top ten percent of my class. Prior to returning to the Tri-Cities, I practiced with large litigation law firms in Dallas, Texas and Washington, D.C. I have extensive litigation experience, including trying cases in front of a jury, and arguing appeals, in Virginia, Tennessee and federal courts. I have argued twice before the nine justices of the United States Supreme Court. I have also successfully reached settlements for my clients in dozens of cases, ranging from multimillion dollar settlements to small fender-bender cases of a few thousand dollars. I reside in Abingdon, Virginia with my wife and children. I enjoy tennis.

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Workers' Compensation

Social Security Disability

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

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District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

Since 1994

Tennessee

Since 2001

Texas

Since 1990

Virginia

Since 1993

Principal at the Law Offices of Mark T. Hurt

1996 - Current

Law Clerk at Senior United States District Judge Glen M. Williams

1989 - 1990

Duke University School of Law

J.D. (1989)

1989 - 1989

University of Virginia

B.S. (1981) | Commerce

1981

Bristol Virginia HIgh School

(1977)

1977

The Order of the Coif

Duke University School of Law

1989

10.0 Rating

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Elite Lawyer Award

Elite Lawyer

Tennessee Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Current

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Current

Tennessee Bar Association  # 021347

Member

2001 - Current

Virginia State Bar

Member

1993 - Current

Law and Contemporary Problems

1989

Estate Planning Basics, Estate Planning Basics Seminar

Q. I had my cruise control on 63. The police officer said I was going 72 according to the radar gun. Could radar be wrong

April 1, 2020

A: It is unlikely that the radar that the officer was using was not functioning properly; it would also be difficult to prove this in court as well. If you believe that you were not going as fast as the officer cited you for, I would recommend getting your speedometer calibrated on your vehicle. If your speedometer is off by a several mph, it may be enough for the judge to dismiss your ticket. If you decide to not get your speedometer calibrated, I would recommend contacting a local traffic attorney to plan for an alternative defense.