Atty. Mark D. Gershenson
Commissioner, Palm Springs International Airport, 1994-2001. Temporary Judge, Indio and Hemet Family Law Departments, 2003-2009.
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About Mark D. Gershenson at a glance
Mark D. Gershenson is a Member based in Palm Springs, California, practicing at Mark D. Gershenson. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, and child support. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1979), California (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1980), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1982). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1979) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County and Desert Bar Associations (Editor, 1999-2006 and Legal Analyst, 2006-, Family Law Section newsletter Chair, Family Law Section, 2006-2007) State Bar of California State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Palm Springs, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Commissioner, Palm Springs International Airport, 1994-2001
- Temporary Judge, Indio and Hemet Family Law Departments, 2003-2009
- Member, Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, Family Law Private Mediation Panel, 2012-
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
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 Palm Springs 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 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.
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