Atty. Mark Slater Askanas

Atty. Mark Slater Askanas

Mark Slater Askanas is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, general employment litigation, restrictive covenants, trade secrets and unfair competition and 3 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Mark Slater Askanas at a glance

Mark Slater Askanas is a Principal based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, trade secrets, employment contracts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1989), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1991). Educated at University of California School of Law, Davis (J.D., 1985) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark Slater Askanas is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, general employment litigation, restrictive covenants, trade secrets and unfair competition and 3 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Mark practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Slater Askanas's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Class Action

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Trade Secrets

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Employment Contracts

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Civil 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 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 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 Slater Askanas

Where is Mark Slater Askanas's law office located?
Mark Slater Askanas's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Jackson Lewis P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Slater Askanas handle?
Mark Slater Askanas focuses on employment, class action, trade secrets, employment contracts, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mark Slater Askanas practiced law?
Mark Slater Askanas has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Mark Slater Askanas go to law school?
Mark Slater Askanas earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Mark Slater Askanas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Davis
- 1985
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1991

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