Atty. Mark Daniel Shields

Atty. Mark Daniel Shields

Mark Daniel Shields is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance, business & corporate. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years.

San Diego San Diego 24 Years Experience 24 year
Call (858) 384-8673

Profile Summary

About Mark Daniel Shields at a glance

Mark Daniel Shields is a business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in California Arizona United States District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of California (2002). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Northern Iowa (B.A. Criminology, 1996). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Daniel Shields is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance, business & corporate
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Mark practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Daniel Shields's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Mark Daniel Shields is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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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 San Diego 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Daniel Shields

Where is Mark Daniel Shields's law office located?
Mark Daniel Shields's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Daniel Shields handle?
Mark Daniel Shields focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mark Daniel Shields practiced law?
Mark Daniel Shields has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Mark Daniel Shields go to law school?
Mark Daniel Shields earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Criminology, 1996).
How can I contact Mark Daniel Shields for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 2001
B.A. Criminology
University of Northern Iowa
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California Arizona United States District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 2002

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