Atty. Mark S. Askanas
Mark S. Askanas is a principal in the San Francisco, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.
Litigation - Labor and Employment Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA
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About Mark S. Askanas at a Glance
Mark S. Askanas is a employment and litigation attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at University of California Davis (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark S. Askanas
- Mark S. Askanas is a principal in the San Francisco, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C
- He joined the firm in 1988 and is a senior employment law litigator who has served as lead counsel for cases in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration forums, throughout the western United States
- Mark practices all forms of complex litigation, including class actions and cases involving trade secrets and confidential information
- He also counsels employers on all facets of employment law including, but not limited to, wage and hour issues and best preventive employment practices
- He regularly speaks throughout the United States to employer groups and trade associations on these and other topics
- Mark also has substantial in-house experience having served as general counsel of a Fortune 500 company where he worked closely with the board of directors, audit committee, and senior management managing risk and advising on legal developments and issues, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, corporate governance, transactional matters, and preventive nationwide litigation and class action avoidance strategies
Practice Areas Explained
Mark S. Askanas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark S. Askanas handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Employment Law in San Francisco
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Mark S. Askanas is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in San Francisco
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 S. Askanas
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 S. Askanas's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Mark S. Askanas 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 S. Askanas 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 S. Askanas Handles in San Francisco
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