Atty. Mark McCleary
Mr. Mark McCleary is a lawyer practicing taxation law, energy & utilities, trusts and 1 other area of law.
Energy / Utilities & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 31+ Years Experience
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About Mark McCleary at a Glance
Mark McCleary is a trusts, estate planning, tax, and energy attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in California (1995) and Texas (2008). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1995) and Loyola Law School Los Angeles(J.D., 1995 University of California at Berkeley (B.S. New, 1991). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark McCleary
- Mr. Mark McCleary is a lawyer practicing taxation law, energy & utilities, trusts and 1 other area of law
- Mark received a degree from Loyola Law School Los Angeles(J.D., 1995, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Mark practices in San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Mark McCleary's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark McCleary handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Trusts in San Francisco
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Estate Planning & Probate in San Francisco
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Mark McCleary is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Tax Law in San Francisco
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Mark McCleary is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
Energy & Utilities Law in San Francisco
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Mark McCleary is one of 35,985 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 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 Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-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 Francisco Choose Mark McCleary
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 McCleary's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, tax, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark McCleary brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Texas, Mark McCleary can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and tax, Mark McCleary can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Mark McCleary 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 McCleary Handles in San Francisco
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark McCleary 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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