Atty. Mark Schaeffer
Mark Schaeffer is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, professional liability, business litigation. Mark received a B.B.A. degree from University of San Diego in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Encino, CA · 40+ Years Experience
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About Mark Schaeffer at a Glance
Mark Schaeffer is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Encino, California, practicing at Nemecek And Cole A Professional Corporation. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California (1986), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1987), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989). Educated at Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of San Diego (B.B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serves clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Schaeffer
- Mark Schaeffer is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, professional liability, business litigation
- Mark received a B.B.A. degree from University of San Diego in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Mark practices at Nemecek & Cole A Professional Corporation in Encino, CA
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Mark Schaeffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Schaeffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Encino.
Business & Corporate Law in Encino
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Encino
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in Encino
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Encino
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 Encino 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.
Encino Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Encino-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 Encino Choose Mark Schaeffer
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 Schaeffer's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Schaeffer brings 40+ 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, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, Mark Schaeffer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and appellate, Mark Schaeffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Encino
A Encino-based practice means Mark Schaeffer 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 Schaeffer Handles in Encino
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark Schaeffer 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.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Mark Schaeffer directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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