10/16/2026
As we continue our Attorney Spotlight series, we are pleased to highlight Mark Taneyhill—not only as an attorney, but as a dedicated member of our community.
Mark strongly believes in giving back. During law school, he volunteered with the Pardons Project of Delaware, a restorative justice initiative launched by Delaware Pacem in Terris in collaboration with the Delaware Center for Justice, where he assisted individuals in navigating the pardon and expungement process. He later served as a board member for Pacem in Terris and remains proud of their Arts for Peace program, which invites young artists to share their visions of peace through creative expression.
In addition, Mark has volunteered for over ten years as a Guardian Ad Litem with the Office of the Child Advocate, providing independent legal representation for abused, neglected, and dependent children in Delaware Family Court.
Mark has also been an active PTA member at his daughter’s school, John R. Downes Elementary in Newark, DE. For four years, he helped organize and run the annual fundraiser, collaborating with parents, teachers, and administrators to support the school community.