Palo Alto Business Lawyer
At our practice, Mark Martel, Attorney at Law, we represent clients in all types of business and intellectual property disputes and litigation matters. We focus on commercial disputes for businesses ranging in size from entrepreneurial start-ups to larger corporations.
Commercial litigation in particular can present several opportunities for resolution in the time leading up to trial. Our experience tells us that it often makes sense to achieve an acceptable settlement through negotiation or mediation, rather than going all the way to the courtroom. In working toward a successful settlement, we inform our bargaining position by always preparing the case as if it were going to trial. By doing this, we are better able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case, form an understanding of the legal arguments that apply, and place an accurate value on the claim. If settlement is unreachable, we will, however, aggressively pursue our client's interests in the courtroom. Whether securing a result for a client through a negotiated settlement or a court verdict, we always seek to protect our client's rights and interests.
Commercial Disputes
We handle all types of business and commercial disputes, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, partner and shareholder disputes, and general business litigation. We also represent clients in matters involving breaches of licensing agreements in the software and hardware industries, as well as disputes involving distribution and franchise agreements.
Intellectual Property
Our intellectual property practice includes litigation involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and proprietary business information. We handle patent disputes and trade secrets lawsuits for all types of businesses in Palo Alto, the Bay Area, and Silicon Valley, California, including many of the technology companies in our area.
International Arbitration
Our principal, Mark Martel, has significant experience in litigation. This experience translates into benefits for foreign companies in disputes involving commercial matters in the United States. Often we can help these companies achieve satisfactory and cost-effective results through negotiation or arbitration. Mr. Martel is highly experienced in arbitration, with American Arbitration Association, the International Center for Dispute Resolution, and Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services. Mark Martel is fluent in Spanish, and is well suited to represent Latin American corporations in business disputes in the U.S.
For a consultation with Mark Martel, Attorney at Law, call (650) 353-2071, or contact us online.
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
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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