Av. Mark S. Askanas

Av. Mark S. Askanas

Mark S. Askanas is a principal in the San Francisco, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Profile Summary

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). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark S. 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.

Mark S. Askanas is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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 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 S. Askanas

Where is Mark S. Askanas's law office located?
Mark S. Askanas's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Jackson Lewis PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark S. Askanas handle?
Mark S. Askanas focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Mark S. Askanas go to law school?
Mark S. Askanas earned their education at (J.D., 1985).
How can I contact Mark S. Askanas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark S. Askanas received?
Mark S. Askanas's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Uzmanlık Alanları

Eğitim

J.D.
University of California Davis
- 1985

Ödüller

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

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