Atty. Mark D. Kemple

Atty. Mark D. Kemple

Mark D. Kemple has broad trial experience in many areas of the law, including employment class and individual litigation, consumer class litigation, false advertising, and unfair competition, where he focuses on the defense of wage/hour class actions and individual employment claims.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark D. Kemple at a glance

Mark D. Kemple is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U (1989). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Political, 1984) and University of Southern California Law School J.D. 1989 Order of the Coif University of Southern California Law School J.D. Law Review University of Southern California Law School J.D. Legal W (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Century City Bar Association •Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers Los Angeles •Pastoral Council, American Martyrs Church. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark D. Kemple has broad trial experience in many areas of the law, including employment class and individual litigation, consumer class litigation, false advertising, and unfair competition, where he focuses on the defense of wage/hour class actions and individual employment claims
  • He leads the Southern California Labor & Employment Practice
  • Mark has handled disputes for companies of all sizes, and has tried numerous lawsuits and arbitrations throughout the United States
  • He has argued appeals in three federal circuits and several state courts of appeal, including in the California Supreme Court
  • Concentrations •Employment and consumer class actions •Wage & Hour class and individual claims •Discrimination •Harassment •Commercial litigation Judicial Clerkships •Hon
  • Edward Rafeedie, U.S
  • District Court for the Central District of California, 1989-1990 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2016-2026 •Listed, Thomson Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2023-2026 •Listed, Benchmark Litigation, 'Labor & Employment Star,' 2019-2024 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Labor and Employment - Labor and Employment Litigation, 2015-2021 •Listed, Lawdragon, '500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers,' 2020-2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2007-2026 •Listed, The Daily Journal, 'Top Labor & Employment Lawyers in California,' 2012, 2014 and 2018-2021 •Listed, Los Angeles Business Journal, 'Top Litigators & Trial Lawyers in Los Angeles,' 2019 •Listed, Lawdragon and Human Resource Executive magazine, 'The Nation's Most Powerful Employment Lawyers - Top 100,' 2019 •Listed, National Law Journal, Employment Law Trailblazer, 2019 •Selected, Law360 MVP 'Labor and Employment,' 2011

Practice Areas Explained

Mark D. Kemple's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Employment Law

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

Mark D. Kemple is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark D. Kemple

Where is Mark D. Kemple's law office located?
Mark D. Kemple's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark D. Kemple handle?
Mark D. Kemple focuses on personal injury, employment, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mark D. Kemple practiced law?
Mark D. Kemple has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Mark D. Kemple go to law school?
Mark D. Kemple earned their education at (B.A. Political, 1984); (—).
How can I contact Mark D. Kemple for a consultation?
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Education

B.A. Political
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1984
University of Southern California Law School J.D. 1989 Order of the Coif University of Southern California Law School J.D. Law Review University of Southern California Law School J.D. Legal W
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U
Admitted: 1989

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