Mark D. Hillier has worked in several architectural, land planning, legal, and consulting firms in the Recreational and Hospitality Practice since 1992. Mark is experienced in the areas of recreation and hospitality law, corporate, real estate, timeshare, infrastructure, securities, and taxation and has been active in events of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Southeastern/Caribbean Council and the national ULI. Mark also has experience in structuring private residence and fractional membership programs, infrastructure cost recovery programs, conservation easements, marina slip membership programs, resort membership programs, community based and stand-alone golf and country club membership programs in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico.
Concentrations
• Recreation and hospitality law
• Corporate law
• Real estate
• Securities
• Taxation
• Land development
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
• Team Member, a Law360 “ Hospitality Practice Group of the Year,” 2021
• Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2017-2018, and 2022
• Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
• Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
• Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, and 2022-2023