Atty. Mark Makiewicz
Mark Makiewicz is a lawyer practicing real estate transactions, commercial real estate, corporate law and 2 other areas of law. Mark received a degree from Boston University in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Commercial Real Estate & More Attorney · Serving San Jose, CA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Mark Makiewicz at a Glance
Mark Makiewicz is a Managing Partner based in San Jose, California. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D. Master, 1990) and Boston University (Master, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California, Member, Real Property Section Santa Clara County Bar Association, Member, Real Property Section. Serves clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Makiewicz
- Mark Makiewicz is a lawyer practicing real estate transactions, commercial real estate, corporate law and 2 other areas of law
- Mark received a degree from Boston University in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Mark practices in San Jose, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Mark Makiewicz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Makiewicz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Jose.
Business & Corporate Law in San Jose
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in San Jose
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Mark Makiewicz is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Tax Law in San Jose
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Commercial Real Estate in San Jose
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Jose
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 Jose 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.
San Jose Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Jose-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 San Jose Choose Mark Makiewicz
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 Makiewicz's practice in the field of business, real estate, tax, and commercial re.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Makiewicz 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, real estate, and tax, Mark Makiewicz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Jose
A San Jose-based practice means Mark Makiewicz 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 Makiewicz Handles in San Jose
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