Atty. Mark J. Kelson
Mark J. Kelson is Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Corporate Practice.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Mark J. Kelson at a Glance
Mark J. Kelson is a Shareholder; Chair, Los Angeles Corporate & Securities Practice based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (J.D. Order, 1991) and Executive Editor, Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review St. Thomas Moore Honors Society (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Co-Chair, St. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark J. Kelson
- Mark J. Kelson is Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Corporate Practice
- Mark oversees the firm’s corporate transactional practice globally and leads multi-disciplinary teams in complex domestic and cross-border transactions
- He represents private equity firms, entrepreneurs and corporate clients in mergers and acquisition transactions where he structures and negotiates an array of transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, corporate carveouts, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures and restructurings
- Mark has particular experience in industries emphasizing technology, energy services, aerospace, health care, business services, consumer products and telecommunications
- Mark also advises companies in connection with capital raising transactions, as well as counseling boards of directors with respect to corporate governance best practices, transaction strategy, regulatory compliance, fiduciary duties and executive compensation issues
- Mark has been recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the area of Corporate/M&A: Private Equity and Private Equity: Buyouts
- Clients recently commented that “Mark has been excellent to work with
- He is very knowledgeable in the M&A process and is very responsive to last-minute questions/needs.” They also noted that “Mark is very commercial, practical and is excellent at providing solutions to overcome deal issues” and “has a great business acumen and high level of sophistication.” Concentrations •Private equity •Domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions •Leveraged buyouts, carve-outs and divestitures •Corporate governance and strategic advice •Strategic transactions and joint ventures •Public and private offerings of equity and debt •General corporate, strategic and transactional matters Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2021-2025 •Private Equity: Buyouts, 2023-2025 •Corporate/M&A Private Equity, 2021-2022 •Listed, IFLR1000, 'Highly Regarded,' M&A, 2020-2025 •Finalist, Los Angeles Business Journal, Leaders in Law, 'Corporate Firm Attorney of the Year,' 2019 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2005, 2016-2017
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Mark J. Kelson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J. Kelson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Los Angeles
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Los Angeles
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Mark J. Kelson
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 J. Kelson's practice in the field of business, m&a, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark J. Kelson brings 35+ 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 business, m&a, and entertainment, Mark J. Kelson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Mark J. Kelson 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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