Notaro, Bethany L.

Mark Nicewicz, Esq. is an experienced trial lawyer in state and federal courts in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area with over 25 years of experience. He has aggressively and successfully represented hundreds of clients in a broad range of cases involving criminal and traffic defense, personal injury and business litigation. Mr. Nicewicz did his undergraduate study at Marquette University where he was a member of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. He went on to receive his law degree from the highly acclaimed University of Virginia.

 In addition to being a successful civil and criminal defense litigator, Mr. Nicewicz has provided advice to a large number of small businesses on matters relating to formation and operation of the business, including contract review and preparation of business documents. Mr. Nicewicz prides himself on his reasonable and affordable rates and the personal attention he devotes to all client matters.

Mr. Nicewicz has an extensive trial practice. Consequently, his hours vary considerably based upon his trial schedule. As a general rule, his office hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. He will also occasionally schedule client visits on Saturdays. Mr. Nicewicz charges a flat fee for most criminal misdemeanor and traffic matters. Traffic Defense cases such as DWI and Reckless Driving are usually charged at a fee from $500 to $2000, as are misdemeanor criminal defense cases. For most felony criminal defense and business litigation matters, Mr. Nicewicz charges an hourly rate of $300.00 and requires an initial retainer of generally $2000-$5000. Sometimes, Mr. Nicewicz will agree to a slightly smaller retainer if the client has financial difficulty paying the retainer.