Atty. Mark Mathews Foster

Atty. Mark Mathews Foster

Mark Mathews Foster is a lawyer practicing business, nonprofit and charitable organizations, taxation and 2 other areas of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About Mark Mathews Foster at a glance

Mark Mathews Foster is a Partner based in Redwood City, California, practicing at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1996), District of Columbia (1999), and California (2002). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M. Taxation, 1998) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (B.S., 1993). Serands clients in Redwood City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark Mathews Foster is a lawyer practicing business, nonprofit and charitable organizations, taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Mark practices at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP in Redwood City, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Mathews Foster's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Redwood City 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 Mathews Foster

Where is Mark Mathews Foster's law office located?
Mark Mathews Foster's law practice is located in Redwood City, California. The firm is Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Mathews Foster handle?
Mark Mathews Foster focuses on formation, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mark Mathews Foster practiced law?
Mark Mathews Foster has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Mark Mathews Foster go to law school?
Mark Mathews Foster earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1998); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact Mark Mathews Foster for a consultation?
You can contact Mark Mathews Foster 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.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
Georgetown University
- 1998
B.S.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999
California
Admitted: 2002

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