As a former practicing professional engineer, Mark brings his education and more than 30 years of legal experience assisting clients in complex construction and real estate disputes. Mark’s legal practice includes representing clients in product liability cases involving claims for catastrophic personal injuries. He has significant trial and arbitration experience representing manufacturers, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, homeowner associations, geologists and other design professionals. Mark is a member of Litchfield Cavo’s financial institutions class action team and represents institutional clients in lender liability, employment and real estate matters.
Prior to and while attending law school, Mark worked as a registered professional engineer for several major architectural and structural engineering firms in the Los Angeles area. During that time he was responsible for the design of commercial buildings and hospitals, aerospace and energy facilities, and transportation projects.
Practices
Education
- University of West Los Angeles Law School, JD, 1985
- University of California at Los Angeles, School of Engineering and Applied Science, BS, Engineering, 1979, cum laude
- Emphasis in Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering
Admissions
- California
- United States District Courts: Southern District of California, Central District of California, Northern District of California, Eastern District of California
Associations
- American Youth Soccer Organization
- Regional Board Member
- Area Director of Referee Advancement
- Coach
- Scouts BSA, Adult leader, Eagle Scout (1969)
Professional Memberships
- California Bar Association
- Pasadena Bar Association
Languages
- English
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Presentations/Publications
- Panelist, “”Contracts for Architects, Protect Yourself and Save Money!,” ENGAGE 2023, Practice + Design Conference, American Institute of Architects, Colorado Chapter (November 2023)
- Presenter, “Negotiating and Writing Contracts for Architects,” American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles Chapter (September 2019)
- Presenter, “Granny Flats & Accessory Dwelling Units: Planning for the Elderly,” American Institute of Architects National Convention (July 2018)
- Presenter, “Contracts for Design Professionals,” American Institute of Architects, South Atlantic Regional Convention (September 2016)
- Presenter, “Contracts for Design Professionals,” American Institute of Architects, National Convention (May 2015)
- Presenter, “Writing Contracts for Small Architectural Firms,” American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles Chapter (October 2013)