California Bay Area Litigation and Arbitration Attorney
More Than 20 Years of Experience | Se habla español
The accomplished advocates of Mark Martel, Attorney at Law, are passionate litigators who seek justice for clients facing difficult legal problems. Whether in the courtroom or in the boardroom, we advance your interest and actively work to obtain the best possible result for each specific legal need.
We work closely with clients to understand their legal problems and their goals. Then we develop legal solutions designed to achieve those goals while protecting their rights and interests. We achieve these solutions using the tool most appropriate for the task:
- assertive litigation
- negotiation
- mediation
- arbitration
Throughout the process, we keep our clients informed of all important developments. Contact us to discuss your questions and concerns with an experienced lawyer at the law offices of Mark Martel.
Civil Rights and International Human Rights
In any civilized society, no one should have to suffer the loss of his or her basic rights. At the law offices of Mark Martel, we are strong advocates for those involved in litigation concerning civil rights violations, especially when it pertains to allegations of police misconduct or brutality.
Fluent in Spanish and having extensive experience working in Central and South America, Attorney Mark Martel has worked in national and international affairs and has handled litigation and arbitration matters locally and abroad.
Business and Commercial Disputes
Our firm represents plaintiff and defendant clients in all types of contract and commercial disputes. Realizing that litigation can be expensive, we often seek to resolve issues through negotiation or mediation. However, when the situation requires it, we will go to trial to aggressively advocate for our client's interests.
The best strategy for negotiation or mediation is thorough preparation for trial. As experienced lawyers, we approach every case as if it were going to trial. This strategy allows us to better see all the arguments, strengths, and weaknesses of the case. We then use this comprehensive knowledge to bargain from a position of strength.
Professional Malpractice
For professionals who have been accused of malpractice, we provide aggressive defense of rights and reputations. We understand the serious repercussions a professional or a business can suffer when charged with malpractice, and we work diligently to preserve and protect good will.
As experienced trial attorneys, we also represent individuals impacted by the malpractice of professionals. If you have suffered physical or financial damages due to negligence or intentional misconduct of those in professions such as business, law or medicine, we can assist you in obtaining compensation for your loss.
Personal Injury
Mark Martel works to obtain compensation and justice for persons who have suffered serious injury due to negligent or intentional acts. In every case, we conduct a full investigation. When necessary, we hire our own experts to give us a better comprehension of both the cause of your injuries and the extent of the harm. We work to formulate an understanding of, not only the accurate value of your claim, but the personal damage that the wrongful act has had on your life.
Health Law
Our firm handles claims in the area of health law relating to employment issues and insurance coverage. We are looking to expand our practice to include suits against HMOs that deny coverage to deserving individuals and against negligent hospital who force medical interns to work long hours—reducing their ability to practice medicine with the best standard of care.
Securities Law
Mark Martel, Attorney at Law, handles securities litigation on both the plaintiffs’ and defendants’ side. Our firm has taken such cases as securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and “suitability” claims where investors’ money is placed in the wrong type of investments.
Contact Us
In addition to representing individuals and businesses in mediation, arbitration or trial, we also file civil appeals for those who desire a review of their initial case. For a consultation with Mark Martel, Attorney at Law, contact us at our Palo Alto offices.
Mark Martel, Attorney At Law
425 Sherman Avenue, Suite 330
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Telephone: (650) 353-2071
Fax: (650) 470-2655 or (650) 470-2654
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Serving clients in the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and Northern California, including the cities of Palo Alto, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Los Altos, San Mateo, Foster City, Cupertino, Saratoga, Campbell, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, Newark, and Fremont.
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