Education
2005
Beloit College, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
2013
Pace University School of Law, Juris Doctor, Certificate of Concentration in Environmental Law
Professional Membership
North Carolina Bar
North Carolina Bar Association: Real Property Section
Real Estate Broker, NC Real Estate Commision
Realtor, Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS

Whether immersing himself in the minutiae and nuances of title certification or shepherding a consequential commercial real estate transaction from contract to closing, Mark Zwaanstra understands how much is at stake for his clients. With extensive and diverse experience, a keen eye for detail, and a collaborative spirit, Mark is fully committed to achieving his clients’ goals, protecting their interests, and getting their deals done efficiently and conclusively.

Mark initially joined Adams | Howell in April 2022, focusing on the certification of title in real estate transactions and on the acquisition and disposition of real property, both residential and commercial. Since then, Mark has made large commercial real estate transactions the centerpiece of his practice, examining title and conducting commercial closings for both institutional and individual clients. He has played an indispensable role
in hundreds of transactions, negotiating and drafting contracts and agreements, and searching and certifying title.

A natural multitasker, Mark consistently seeks better ways to serve his clients. He has leveraged his years of experience to develop and implement streamlined processes and workflows that deliver seamless collaboration among relevant constituencies and facilitate more efficient and cost-effective closings.