Atty. J. David Marks
J. David Marks is a lawyer practicing immigration, appeals, litigation and 2 other areas of law.
Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 56+ Years Experience
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About J. David Marks at a Glance
J. David Marks is a formation, immigration, ip, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in California (1970). Educated at University of Michigan LL.B. (—) and University of Michigan A.B. (—). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About J. David Marks
- J. David Marks is a lawyer practicing immigration, appeals, litigation and 2 other areas of law
- J. received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan, and has been licensed for 56 years
- J. practices in Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas Explained
J. David Marks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. David Marks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Business Formation in Los Angeles
J. David Marks is one of 35,326 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →
Immigration Law in Los Angeles
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
J. David Marks is one of 40,259 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in California →
Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
J. David Marks is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. David Marks is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Appellate Practice in Los Angeles
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
J. David Marks is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose J. David Marks
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish J. David Marks's practice in the field of formation, immigration, ip, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
J. David Marks brings 56+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, immigration, and ip, J. David Marks can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means J. David Marks attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues J. David Marks Handles in Los Angeles
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters J. David Marks has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact J. David Marks directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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