Atty. Mark Gregory Parnes
Mark Gregory Parnes is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, corporate law & governance, entrepreneurial services and 7 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Corporate Finance & More Attorney · Serving Palo Alto, CA · 44+ Years Experience
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About Mark Gregory Parnes at a Glance
Mark Gregory Parnes is an Of Counsel based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, m&a, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1982). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Santa Clara County (Member, Business Litigation Section) and American (Member, Section of Litigation) Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Gregory Parnes
- Mark Gregory Parnes is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, corporate law & governance, entrepreneurial services and 7 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Mark practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Mark Gregory Parnes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Gregory Parnes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Palo Alto.
Employment Law in Palo Alto
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Palo Alto
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mark Gregory Parnes is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Palo Alto
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Government & Administrative Law in Palo Alto
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Palo Alto
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 Palo Alto 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.
Palo Alto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Palo Alto-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 Palo Alto Choose Mark Gregory Parnes
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 Gregory Parnes's practice in the field of employment, business, m&a, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Gregory Parnes brings 44+ 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 employment, business, and m&a, Mark Gregory Parnes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Palo Alto
A Palo Alto-based practice means Mark Gregory Parnes 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 Gregory Parnes Handles in Palo Alto
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark Gregory Parnes 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.
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