Mark A. Balkin is a member of Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin, LLP.  His practice includes representations of local governments and private businesses in zoning and development, economic development incentives and cable and telecommunication franchising and right-of-way management issues.

Prior to joining the firm in January 2000, Mark spent 9 years living in Chicago where he represented numerous suburban communities.

Mark received his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri in 1986 and his Juris Doctor from Washington University in 1989.  Mark is a member of the Louisiana State, American, New Orleans and Federal Communications Bar Associations.