Atty. Mark Weitz
I have always loved doing plaintiffs’ work. For more than 35 years, I have dedicated myself to giving a voice to the underdog and fighting on behalf of the common man.
Defective Drugs and Devices Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 41+ Years Experience
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About Mark Weitz at a Glance
Mark Weitz is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Weitz And Luxenberg P C. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on product liability. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1984) and George Washington University (B.A., 1981). Active member of ASSOCIATIONS AND LICENSES •New York State Bar Association •National Structured Settlements Trade Association •NASD Series 7 •Series 63 Licensed •New York Life/Health Licensed. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Weitz
- I have always loved doing plaintiffs’ work
- For more than 35 years, I have dedicated myself to giving a voice to the underdog and fighting on behalf of the common man
- Protecting everyday people and their rights is what drives me
- It is a privilege to be part of Weitz & Luxenberg’s efforts to bring about justice and a fair resolution for our clients, people whose voices might not otherwise be heard.” Mr. Weitz has made the area of pretrial investigatory research his primary focus for the past 6 1/2 years
- This type of work has become his passion
- He works on one case at a time, devoting his full attention to that litigation
- During the course of his career, Mr. Weitz has worked for a variety of law firms
- As a document review attorney, he has examined multiple documents, including memos, letters, emails, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, and e-documents
- Reviewing these types of materials requires extensive knowledge of document review workflows, such as privilege/responsiveness review, redactions, and conceptual searching
- He has summarized, tab highlighted, charted, and collected certain documents - or information gleaned from the documents - as well as created redaction logs
- According to Mr. Weitz, both his legal background and bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a minor in economics, have allowed him to combine his passions
- In recent positions as a document review attorney, he reviewed U.S
- Securities and Exchange Commission antitrust documents in the investigations of Qualcomm as well as the General Motors switch recall
- In addition, he has reviewed multi-tiered complex financial transactions
- At one point, Mr. Weitz spent time working for a law firm specializing in class action settlement and bankruptcy administration
- He supervised the legal/compliance team for the Gulf Coast Claims facility
- Mr. Weitz was responsible for identifying potential governmental compliance risks, as well as monitoring, assessing, and advising on the evolving state of environmental laws and regulations
- In 1984, Mr. Weitz received his juris doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School in Brooklyn, New York
- He received a bachelor’s degree in 1981 from George Washington University in Washington, D.C
- While there, he majored in business administration, with a minor in economics
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Product Liability in New York
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Why Clients in New York Choose Mark Weitz
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 Weitz's practice in the field of product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Weitz 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.
Focused Product Liability Practice
Concentrating on product liability means Mark Weitz's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Mark Weitz 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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