Atty. Mark A. Chavez
Mark A. Chavez is a lawyer practicing public citizen, national consumer law center, disability rights advocates and 5 other areas of law.
Disability Rights Advocates & More Attorney · Serving Mill Valley, CA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Mark A. Chavez at a Glance
Mark A. Chavez is a Founding Partner based in Mill Valley, California, practicing at Chavez & Gertler LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on citizenship, business, ssd, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1979) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Eleventh Circ (1979). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1979) and University of the Americas, Puebla, Mexico (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Trial Lawyers for Public Justice National Association of Consumer Advocates Consumer Attorneys of California. Serves clients in Mill Valley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark A. Chavez
- Mark A. Chavez is a lawyer practicing public citizen, national consumer law center, disability rights advocates and 5 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from University of the Americas, Puebla, Mexico in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Mark practices at Chavez & Gertler LLP in Mill Valley, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Mark A. Chavez's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A. Chavez handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Mill Valley.
Citizenship & Naturalization in Mill Valley
Mark A. Chavez is one of 5,928 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Mill Valley
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mark A. Chavez is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Social Security Disability in Mill Valley
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Mark A. Chavez is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in California →
Class Action in Mill Valley
Mark A. Chavez is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Mill Valley
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Mark A. Chavez is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Mill Valley
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 Mill Valley 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.
Mill Valley Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Mill Valley-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 Mill Valley Choose Mark A. Chavez
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. Chavez's practice in the field of citizenship, business, ssd, class action, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark A. Chavez brings 47+ 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 California and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Eleventh Circ, Mark A. Chavez can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering citizenship, business, and ssd, Mark A. Chavez can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Mill Valley
A Mill Valley-based practice means Mark A. Chavez 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. Chavez Handles in Mill Valley
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark A. Chavez 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.
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