Atty. Mark Birnbaum
Mark Birnbaum, a partner, focuses his practice on real estate and real estate finance. He works with numerous lenders and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) servicers on a national basis with respect to real property secured loan workouts and Real Estate Owned (REO) dispositions, including loan restructures, modifications, assumptions, forbearances, discounted payoffs, judicial and non-judicial foreclosures, bankruptcies, guarantor actions and receivership appointments.
Real Estate Law Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA
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About Mark Birnbaum at a Glance
Mark Birnbaum is a real estate attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Birnbaum
- Mark Birnbaum, a partner, focuses his practice on real estate and real estate finance
- He works with numerous lenders and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) servicers on a national basis with respect to real property secured loan workouts and Real Estate Owned (REO) dispositions, including loan restructures, modifications, assumptions, forbearances, discounted payoffs, judicial and non-judicial foreclosures, bankruptcies, guarantor actions and receivership appointments
- He also works with a variety of clients with respect to leases and real estate acquisitions and dispositions
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Mark Birnbaum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Birnbaum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Mark Birnbaum
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 Birnbaum's practice in the field of real estate.
Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Mark Birnbaum's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Mark Birnbaum attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark Birnbaum Handles in Los Angeles
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