Atty. Mark Alan Bertelsen

Atty. Mark Alan Bertelsen

Mark Alan Bertelsen is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, corporate law & governance, entrepreneurial services and 5 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 56 Years Experience 56 year

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Mark Alan Bertelsen is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practforg at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They haand 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in California (1970). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1969) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A. Political, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of State Bar of California (Member, Committee on Corporations, Business Law Section, 1983-1986) American Bar Association. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark Alan Bertelsen is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, corporate law & governance, entrepreneurial services and 5 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Mark practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

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Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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.

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Where is Mark Alan Bertelsen's law office located?
Mark Alan Bertelsen's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Mark Alan Bertelsen practiced law?
Mark Alan Bertelsen has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Mark Alan Bertelsen go to law school?
Mark Alan Bertelsen earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A. Political, 1966).
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Mark Alan Bertelsen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1969
B.A. Political
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1970

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