Atty. Mark Dean Petersen

Atty. Mark Dean Petersen

Mark Dean Petersen is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction, employment arbitration and 4 other areas of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Dean Petersen at a glance

Mark Dean Petersen is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Farella Braun Martel Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1983) and United States Naval Academy (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Dean Petersen is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction, employment arbitration and 4 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Mark practices at Farella Braun + Martel LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Dean Petersen's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Mark Dean Petersen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Mark Dean Petersen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Mark Dean Petersen is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

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 Francisco 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 Dean Petersen

Where is Mark Dean Petersen's law office located?
Mark Dean Petersen's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Farella Braun Martel Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Dean Petersen handle?
Mark Dean Petersen focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mark Dean Petersen practiced law?
Mark Dean Petersen has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Mark Dean Petersen go to law school?
Mark Dean Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact Mark Dean Petersen for a consultation?
You can contact Mark Dean Petersen 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 Dean Petersen received?
Mark Dean Petersen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1983
B.S.
United States Naval Academy
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983

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