Atty. Mark Riera
Mark Riera is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, antitrust and trade regulation, litigation & dispute resolution and 14 other areas of law. Mark received a Ph.D. degree from Cornell University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Antitrust and Trade Regulation & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Mark Riera at a Glance
Mark Riera is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Jeffer Mangels Butler Mitchell Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, class action, and zoning. Admitted to practice in California (1985) and California Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, (1985). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1984) and Cornell University (Ph.D. Pomona, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Riera
- Mark Riera is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, antitrust and trade regulation, litigation & dispute resolution and 14 other areas of law
- Mark received a Ph.D. degree from Cornell University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Mark practices at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Mark Riera's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Riera handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Employment Law in Los Angeles
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
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Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
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Class Action in Los Angeles
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Land Use & Zoning in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
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
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Mark Riera
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 Riera's practice in the field of employment, business, real estate, class action, and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Riera brings 41+ 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 California Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, , Mark Riera can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and real estate, Mark Riera 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 Riera 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 Riera Handles in Los Angeles
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