I've had the name longer than him - Lawyer Mark Zuckerberg

• ‘I've had the name longer than him,', Lawyer Mark Zuckerberg sues Meta's Mark Zuckerberg after his Facebook pages were disabled because of his name’

Mark S. Zuckerberg vs. Meta: Lawyer Sues Over Repeated Facebook Page Suspensions

In a bizarre twist of identity and digital bureaucracy, Indianapolis-based lawyer Mark S. Zuckerberg has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, after his professional pages were repeatedly disabled, allegedly due to confusion with the tech billionaire Mark E. Zuckerberg.

The case, filed in Marion County Superior Court, has drawn attention not only for its irony but also for the broader implications it raises about platform accountability and identity verification.

Mark S. Zuckerberg, a seasoned bankruptcy attorney with over 38 years of legal practice, claims he has endured years of frustration and financial loss due to Meta’s repeated suspensions of his Facebook account.

According to the lawsuit, his pages were flagged for “impersonating a celebrity” despite his consistent use of government-issued identification to verify his identity.

He first joined Facebook in 2009 and has since spent over $11,000 on advertising for his law firm, only to have his outreach efforts stifled by what he describes as unjustified takedowns.

The attorney, who humorously launched a website in 2015 called IamMarkZuckerberg.com to document his experiences, now says the situation is no longer amusing. “It’s not funny. Not when they take my money,” he told WTHR-TV, likening the experience to paying for a billboard only to have it covered up. He alleges breach of contract and negligence, arguing that Meta’s actions have cost him thousands in lost business and damaged his professional reputation.

Meta responded to the lawsuit by reinstating Mark S. Zuckerberg’s account, admitting that it had been disabled in error. A spokesperson stated that the company appreciates his patience and is working to prevent similar incidents in the future. 

Despite the reinstatement, the lawyer is seeking reimbursement, legal fees, and an injunction to ensure his account remains active. He has joked that he’d settle for an apology, or even just a handshake, from the other Mark Zuckerberg.

The case has sparked public interest not only for its unusual nature but also for the broader questions it raises about algorithmic enforcement, identity confusion, and the challenges faced by individuals who share names with high-profile figures.

For Mark S. Zuckerberg, the lawsuit is not just about mistaken identity, it’s about fairness, accountability, and the right to operate without being digitally erased.