About Mark
Mark Sutter leads Sutter Law Group, LLC as its managing partner. He is a Chicago-area lawyer who has spent decades handling litigation in Illinois courts and in federal proceedings. His work often places him in courtrooms, where he handles contested matters that require trial experience and procedural know-how.
Sutter earned his J.D. from DePaul College of Law in 1993, completing studies in law and litigation. That academic background laid the groundwork for a career centered on dispute resolution. The DePaul program emphasized courtroom practice and evidence, and Sutter's early legal training reflected that practical orientation.
Over the years he has built a practice grounded in litigation. He is a member of the Illinois bar and belongs to several local and federal bar organizations, including the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois, the Cook County Bar Association, and the DuPage County Bar Association. Those memberships keep him engaged with procedural developments and court rules across both city and suburban venues.
At Sutter Law Group, Sutter manages the firm's litigation docket and supervises case strategy. He handles trial preparation, motions practice, and courtroom advocacy. In his managerial role he directs firm operations while remaining involved in client matters. He also interacts regularly with other lawyers across the region through bar groups and federal court practice panels.
Sutter maintains both downtown and suburban offices to serve clients across the metropolitan area. The dual locations allow him to work in court and meet clients where their matters arise. He oversees a team that supports litigation tasks, from discovery to trial logistics, and coordinates filings in state and federal courts.
Those who work with him can expect a lawyer accustomed to contested cases and courtroom procedure. He continues to practice in Illinois and appears in federal court where admitted. He currently leads Sutter Law Group’s litigation practice in Illinois, representing clients in state and federal court.
