Atty. Mark B. Chassman
Mark B. Chassman is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, international law.
International Law & More Attorney · Serving Santa Monica, CA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Mark B. Chassman at a Glance
Mark B. Chassman is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Chassman And Seelig Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in California (1985), U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of California and U.S. Court (1985), New York (2012), and District of Columbia (2012). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1985) and California State University at Northridge (B.S., 1982). Active member of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles County Bar Associations State Bar of California California Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Business Trial Lawyers. Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark B. Chassman
- Mark B. Chassman is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, international law
- Mark received a B.S. degree from California State University at Northridge in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Mark practices at Chassman & Seelig, LLP in Santa Monica, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Mark B. Chassman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark B. Chassman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Monica.
Real Estate Law in Santa Monica
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil Litigation in Santa Monica
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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International Law in Santa Monica
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica 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.
Santa Monica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Monica-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 Santa Monica Choose Mark B. Chassman
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 B. Chassman's practice in the field of real estate, litigation, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark B. Chassman brings 41+ 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, U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of California and U.S. Court , and New York, Mark B. Chassman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, litigation, and international, Mark B. Chassman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica-based practice means Mark B. Chassman 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 B. Chassman Handles in Santa Monica
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