Atty. Mark B. Wilson
A seasoned trial attorney and skilled negotiator, Mark B. Wilson has won nearly every case he has tried and arbitrated.
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About Mark B. Wilson at a glance
Mark B. Wilson is an attorney based in Newport Beach, California, practforg at Klein & Wilson. They haand 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (—, 1988) and University of Southern California (—, 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- A seasoned trial attorney and skilled negotiator, Mark B. Wilson has won nearly every case he has tried and arbitrated
- Mr. Wilson lost only one jury trial and obtained a complete reversal on appeal
- He has 13 jury trials, 16 court trials, and 14 binding arbitrations under his belt
- Mr. Wilson represents clients in federal and state courts in a variety of matters, including business litigation, legal malpractice, real estate, trade secrets, unfair competition, copyright infringement, construction disputes, and commercial unlawful detainer
- Mr. Wilson’s victories include an $18.5 million binding arbitration award in a breach of contract case, a $2.25 million jury verdict in a premises liability case, a $1.85 million dollar jury verdict in a breach of shareholder agreement case, a $1.8 million binding arbitration award in a legal malpractice case, a $1.4 million jury verdict in a copyright infringement case, a defense verdict where plaintiff sought approximately $1 billion, a defense verdict in a partnership dispute where the client’s existence was at stake, a defense verdict in a real estate dispute where plaintiffs sought approximately $50 million, a defense verdict in an indemnity case where millions of dollars were at issue, and a defense verdict which saved the client approximately $5 million in rental income
- His settlements include recovering $97 million in a breach of trust case, $6.6 million in a legal malpractice case, $4.8 million in a legal malpractice case, $4.5 million in a breach of contract case, $3 million in a commercial construction dispute, $2.8 million in an employment dispute, $2.1 million in a legal malpractice action, and $2 million in a lease dispute
- As a meticulous attorney, Mr. Wilson brings to court an eye for detail and a sense of organization essential to winning complex trials
- The Daily Journal, the most widely read legal industry publication, named Mr. Wilson as one of California’s Top Professional Responsibility Lawyers in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025
- Mr. Wilson has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers® list since 2005
- From 2017 to the present, he has been listed in the Super Lawyers® Top 50 Orange County List
- Mr. Wilson has also been listed in the Super Lawyers® Top 100 Southern California List from 2019 to the present
- Mr. Wilson was recognized as one of the elite trial attorneys in Orange County by OC Register Metro magazine
- He achieved an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, denoting the highest level of professional excellence from his peers
- Since 2015, Mr. Wilson has been listed in Best Lawyers, and Best Lawyers named Mr. Wilson “2021 and 2023 Trial Lawyer of the Year” in trade secrets law
- Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession
- Mr. Wilson was the Chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s (“OCBA”) Business Litigation section, the largest section in the OCBA
- He was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (“OCTLA”) and remained on the Board for several years
- In 2019, OCTLA named Mr. Wilson “Trial Lawyer of the Year” in legal malpractice
- OCTLA previously named him as a finalist for the “Business Litigation Trial Lawyer of the Year.” In addition, OCTLA twice-recognized Mr. Wilson as “Board Member of the Year” for his contributions to the organization and the legal profession
- From 2016 to 2020, Mr. Wilson was a California State Bar Special Deputy Prosecutor, prosecuting State Bar complaints when the State Bar had conflicts of interest
- From 2018 to 2023, he served on the Board of Governors of the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers
- From 2016 to 2022, Mr. Wilson served on the Loyola Law School Board of Directors
- Mr. Wilson is a frequent lecturer to bar organizations on modern trial techniques and legal ethics and has authored several articles on trial practice
- In 2018, the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization certified him as a specialist in legal malpractice law
- There are only four attorneys in Orange County who have this specialization
- In 2020, Mr. Wilson was selected to America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators®
- Selection to America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in high-stakes business litigation matters
- Mr. Wilson obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in 1988 and graduated from the University of Southern California in 1985
- He was selected to be on Loyola’s Moot Court team and participated in Loyola’s trial advocacy program which U.S
- News and World Report ranked as a top 10 program in the nation
- Mr. Wilson began trying cases in law school in a program sponsored by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Newport Beach 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 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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Frequently Asked
Common questions about Mark B. Wilson
Where is Mark B. Wilson's law office located?
Mark B. Wilson's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Klein & Wilson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Mark B. Wilson practiced law?
Mark B. Wilson has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Mark B. Wilson go to law school?
Mark B. Wilson earned their education at (—, 1988); (—, 1985).
How can I contact Mark B. Wilson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark B. Wilson receiandd?
Mark B. Wilson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.
Practice Areas
Education
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Loyola Marymount University
- 1988
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University of Southern California
- 1985
Awards
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Journal, 2022 to Present, Top Professional Responsibility Lawyer - Plaintiffs' Legal Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year in Legal Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — America's Top 100 Attorneys
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — America's Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Rating, the Highest Rating for Skill and Ethics by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AVVO Rating of 10
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Law Firms U.S. News & World Report, 2016 - Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — OC's Most Notable Lawyers, OC Metro, August 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — OC's Top Attorneys - Raising the Bar and Setting New Precedents, OC Metro, 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, 2005 - Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Top 100 Southern California List, 2019 - Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Top 50 Orange County List, 2017 - Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, 2008
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The American Lawyer Top 500, 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Dean's List - OC's Top Attorneys, OC Metro, August 2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal Eagles - OC's Top Attorneys, OC Metro, August 2010
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyer, Coast Magazine, January 2016
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Trade Secrets Law (Orange County)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Trade Secrets Law (Orange County)
- 2021
Bar Admissions
California
Admitted: 1988
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