Atty. Mark Clayton Choate

Atty. Mark Clayton Choate

Mr. Mark Clayton Choate is a lawyer practicing serious injuries, maritime injuries, wrongful death and 13 other areas of law.

Juneau Juneau 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Mark Clayton Choate at a glance

Mark Clayton Choate is a Founder based in Juneau, Alaska, practicing at Choate Law Firm LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, employment, business, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Alaska (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1992), and U.S. District Court, Western District of California (1994). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Western Washington University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Juneau, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Mark Clayton Choate is a lawyer practicing serious injuries, maritime injuries, wrongful death and 13 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from Western Washington University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Mark practices at Choate Law Firm LLC in Juneau, AK

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Clayton Choate's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Clayton Choate handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Mark Clayton Choate is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Alaska →

Wrongful Death

Mark Clayton Choate is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Alaska →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Mark Clayton Choate is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alaska →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Mark Clayton Choate is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Alaska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alaska

Practicing law in Alaska. Legal matters in Alaska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Juneau are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alaska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alaska brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alaska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Clayton Choate

Where is Mark Clayton Choate's law office located?
Mark Clayton Choate's law practice is located in Juneau, Alaska. The firm is Choate Law Firm LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Clayton Choate handle?
Mark Clayton Choate focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, employment, business, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alaska.
How long has Mark Clayton Choate practiced law?
Mark Clayton Choate has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Mark Clayton Choate go to law school?
Mark Clayton Choate earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Mark Clayton Choate for a consultation?
You can contact Mark Clayton Choate directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark Clayton Choate received?
Mark Clayton Choate's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Seattle University School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Western Washington University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alaska
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Alaska
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Western District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1996
California
Admitted: 2000
Hawaii
Admitted: 2000
Washington
Admitted: 2010

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