Atty. Mark Taylor Petersen

Atty. Mark Taylor Petersen

Mark Taylor Petersen is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, insurance coverage, business litigation and 1 other area of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

La Jolla La Jolla 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Taylor Petersen at a glance

Mark Taylor Petersen is an Associate based in La Jolla, California, practicing at Tyson & Mendes LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1992), and California (1993). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1992) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in La Jolla, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark Taylor Petersen is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, insurance coverage, business litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Mark practices at Tyson & Mendes LLP in La Jolla, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Taylor Petersen's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Mark Taylor Petersen is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

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 La Jolla 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 Taylor Petersen

Where is Mark Taylor Petersen's law office located?
Mark Taylor Petersen's law practice is located in La Jolla, California. The firm is Tyson & Mendes LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Taylor Petersen handle?
Mark Taylor Petersen focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mark Taylor Petersen practiced law?
Mark Taylor Petersen has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Mark Taylor Petersen go to law school?
Mark Taylor Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Mark Taylor Petersen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1992
B.A.
University of California, San Diego
- 1989

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1992
California
Admitted: 1993

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