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Mark S. Adams is a skilled business litigator in Irvine, California, with a focus on contracts, products liability, corporate disputes, and more. Mark S. Adams is a dedicated lawyer based in Irvine, California, who specializes in business litigation. His practice areas include contracts, products liability, corporate and partnership disputes, and hospitality litigation. Mark has a strong track record of success in representing hotel and resort owners in a variety of legal matters, such as the termination of hotel management agreements, franchise agreements, fiduciary duty issues, investor-owner disputes, and TOT assessments. In addition to his work in the hospitality industry, Mark also has extensive experience representing real estate developers and investors in litigation matters. He has a wide range of trial experience, including handling complex multi-party disputes and class actions. Mark has successfully tried numerous cases in state and federal courts, as well as in domestic and international arbitrations. Mark is not only a skilled litigator but also a respected author and speaker on trial practice. His trial wins have been recognized by prestigious publications such as Forbes, Reuters, and Life Science Weekly. Mark has achieved two of California's largest jury verdicts in a single year, showcasing his exceptional legal skills. With nearly 1,000 depositions under his belt across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, Mark is well-versed in handling a wide range of legal matters. He has also been quoted as an expert on noncompete agreements in the Wall Street Journal, further solidifying his reputation as a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer.

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Languages
  • English
Accepted Jurisdictions
U.S. Court of Federal Claims Jurdictions
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California Jurdictions
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.s. District Court, Southern District of California Jurdictions
U.s. District Court, Southern District of California
U.S. District Court, Central District of California Jurdictions
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
California Jurdictions
California
U.S. District Court,Eastern District of California Jurdictions
U.S. District Court,Eastern District of California
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit Jurdictions
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Experience
  • Partner
    Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
    2009
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles Education School Logo
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
J.D. (1986)
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Baylor University Education School Logo
Baylor University
MBA (1983)
Graduation year:
University of California - Los Angeles Education School Logo
University of California - Los Angeles
B.S. (1979)
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Associations
State Bar of California Professional Association
State Bar of California
has membership
Current
Orange County Bar Association Professional Association
Orange County Bar Association
has membership
Current
Federal Bar Association Professional Association
Federal Bar Association
has membership
Current
Association of Business Trial Lawyers Professional Association
Association of Business Trial Lawyers
has membership
Current
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