Mark Mazda
Irvine
Summary
Dynamic trial attorney with a proven record of obtaining and retaining seven-figure verdicts and successfully negotiating settlements. Expertise in jury and bench trials, trial strategy, appeals, pre-trial discovery, legal drafting, and cross-examination techniques.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Trial Attorney
Law Office of Mark Mazda, PC
Irvine
10.2010 - Current
- Obtained numerous 7 figure verdicts, including multiple punitive damages verdicts.
- Successfully defended multiple verdicts and judgments on appeal.
- Tried numerous cases to verdict.
- Represented clients at trial proceedings including jury selection, opening statements, direct examination of witnesses, cross-examination of witnesses, closing arguments and post-trial motions.
- Negotiated settlements in hundreds of cases, achieving client satisfaction and resolution.
- Obtained numerous summary judgments for clients.
- Collaborated with clients to gather crucial evidence and strategically prepare cases for trial.
- Deposed hundreds of witnesses.
- Drafted pleadings, motions and briefs in support of client's position.
- Developed trial strategies for clients based on their individual needs and goals.
- Analyzed complex legal issues.
Attorney and Founding Partner
Mazda Butler, LLP
Irvine
01.2002 - 10.2010
Attorney
Payne & Fears, LLP
Irvine
06.1997 - 12.2001
Attorney
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP
Irvine
07.1995 - 06.1997
Education
J.D. - Law
Columbia University
New York, NY05-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Honors English
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT05-1992
Skills
- Trial strategy and advocacy
- Trial arguments
- Cross-examination techniques
- Jury selection
- Courtroom presence
- Legal drafting
- Case analysis and evaluation
- Evidence gathering and analysis
- Discovery management
- Pretrial motions
- Summary-judgment motions
- Negotiation strategies
- Obtaining Verdicts
- Appeals
Timeline
Trial Attorney
Law Office of Mark Mazda, PC
10.2010 - Current
Attorney and Founding Partner
Mazda Butler, LLP
01.2002 - 10.2010
Attorney
Payne & Fears, LLP
06.1997 - 12.2001
Attorney
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP
07.1995 - 06.1997
J.D. - Law
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Honors English
Brigham Young University