Atty. Mark Curtis Shumar
Mark Curtis Shumar is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, motorcycle accident and 1 other area of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from California State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Car Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Modesto, CA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Mark Curtis Shumar at a Glance
Mark Curtis Shumar is a Principal based in Modesto, California, practicing at Law Offices of Mark C. Shumar. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Distri (1990). Educated at Willamette College of Law (J.D., 1990) and California State University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Stanislaus County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Modesto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Curtis Shumar
- Mark Curtis Shumar is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, motorcycle accident and 1 other area of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from California State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Mark practices at Law Offices of Mark C. Shumar in Modesto, CA
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Mark Curtis Shumar's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Curtis Shumar handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Modesto.
Car Accidents in Modesto
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Mark Curtis Shumar is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →
Wrongful Death in Modesto
Mark Curtis Shumar is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
Personal Injury in Modesto
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Mark Curtis Shumar is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Motorcycle Accidents in Modesto
Mark Curtis Shumar is one of 11,112 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Modesto
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 Modesto 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.
Modesto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Modesto-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 Modesto Choose Mark Curtis Shumar
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 Curtis Shumar's practice in the field of car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Curtis Shumar brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, Mark Curtis Shumar can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Modesto
A Modesto-based practice means Mark Curtis Shumar 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 Curtis Shumar Handles in Modesto
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark Curtis Shumar has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Mark Curtis Shumar directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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