Atty. Mark A Bales
Mark A Bales is a lawyer practicing contracts, intellectual property, patent/ trademark/ copyright and 6 other areas of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from Seattle University, in 1995, and has been licensed for 19 years.
Contracts & More Attorney · Serving Boulder, CO · 19+ Years Experience
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About Mark A Bales at a Glance
Mark A Bales is a Marina Biotech Inc. based in Boulder, Colorado. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Washington (2007) and Colorado (2013). Educated at Seattle University, (J.D., 2006) and Seattle University, (B.S., 1995). Serves clients in Boulder, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark A Bales
- Mark A Bales is a lawyer practicing contracts, intellectual property, patent/ trademark/ copyright and 6 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.S. degree from Seattle University, in 1995, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Mark practices in Boulder, CO
Practice Areas Explained
Mark A Bales's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A Bales handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boulder.
Contracts in Boulder
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Trademark Law in Boulder
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Copyright Law in Boulder
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Employment Law in Boulder
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Business & Corporate Law in Boulder
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boulder
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boulder are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado 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 Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boulder Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boulder-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 Boulder Choose Mark A Bales
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 Mark A Bales's practice in the field of contracts, trademark, copyright, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark A Bales brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Washington and Colorado, Mark A Bales can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, trademark, and copyright, Mark A Bales can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boulder
A Boulder-based practice means Mark A Bales 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 Mark A Bales Handles in Boulder
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark A Bales has experience with under Colorado law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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