Mark D. Malloy is a trial lawyer who represents businesses in all types of commercial litigation, primarily advising companies in the areas of insurance coverage, extra-contractual liability, and professional liability.

Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Milwaukee.

What was your first job?
In high school and college, I worked as on the grounds crew at a local country club. It was a great experience, taught me great discipline working at 5:30 a.m. every morning, and was a great deal of fun. I often look back fondly on those years.

Do you have any hobbies?
My free time is generally spent with my family. I enjoy golfing with my kids on Sunday afternoons. My wife and I are also foodies who love trying out the great cuisine in and around Milwaukee. Our current favorite is Saffron in the Third Ward.

What is something on your bucket list?
Two very different places that I’ve never visited – Hawaii and Ireland.

Why did you become an attorney?
It’s been a while since I made that decision, but it seemed like the logical next step after graduating with BA in Political Science and having a general interest in being employed.

What does a typical workday look like for you?
There really are no typical workdays for me. When not in court or depositions, I am generally answering client’s questions, revising briefs, and planning litigation that best suits the client’s needs and wants.

Why did you choose your areas of practice?
The area I primarily focus on, insurance coverage and extra-contractual litigation, essentially chose me. In the early years, I became the person who typically answered coverage questions within the firms I worked, and then I was lucky enough to have mentors and clients who trusted me to handle those questions and cases by myself.

What is your biggest achievement, professional or personal?
I don’t know that I would call it an “achievement,” but my most important role is to be a good role model for my kids.

What activities do you participate in outside of the firm?
I am a member of several trade associations and often speak on topics related to coverage and extra-contractual liability.

What is your favorite thing about MTFN?
I really enjoy working with my group on a day-to-day basis and seeing the younger attorneys grow professionally each day. I am also very thankful for partners that have supported me over the years and allowed me to build a self-sustainable practice. While we could easily be pigeonholed as being boring lawyers, there is an entrepreneurial spirt that permeates through the firm that is fun to be a part of.

What has been the most impactful advice you have received about practicing law?
1. (Especially for young lawyers starting out) No case is too small, and no case is small to your client.

2. After I gave a way too long closing argument at my first jury trial, the judge called me back into chambers, congratulated me on my efforts, and told me “remember, no sinner was ever saved after the first 15 minutes of the sermon.” I have never forgotten that sage advice.

Mark can be reached at mdm@mtfn.com. Learn more about our attorneys by visiting mtfn.com/attorneys.