Mark Holmes

8.4

Excellent

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

4.4286 star rating 7 reviews
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No professional misconduct found.

Overview

Practice Areas
  • 25% Corporate / Incorporation
    18 years, 300 cases
  • 20% Business
    18 years, 60 cases
  • 20% Admiralty / Maritime
    18 years, 120 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)
  • Pro Bono (10%)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Credit Card, Check

Contact Information
  • Law Offices Of Mark D. Holmes
    2801 West Coast Highway Suite 210
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Office: 949-645-●●●● - show
    Fax: 949-645-●●●● - show
    Mobile: 714-345-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • German

About Me

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About me: I take a practical “business approach” to creating legal solutions for my clients. With more than fifteen years experience in both business... more

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

4.4286 star rating 7 reviews
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5 star rating

“Awesome Guy! Awesome Lawyer”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-09-29 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: My family was about to enter a difficult financial time, and we needed some candid advice on what are options were. Mark took the time to talk over... more
5 star rating

“This is the one lawyer you want on your side”

Posted by: Kirk, 2009-09-26 2 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mark helped us navigate the challenges of starting a new business and even warned us of potential conflicts and issues that could arise. Sure enough,... more
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 18 years since Mark Holmes was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Associate at Oswald & Yap 1997–present
Partner at Oswald & Yap 2000–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Texas School of Law Law 1991
Boston University Business Administration MS - Masters 1986
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
OC Top Five Lawyers For Corporate/Incorporation OC Metro Magazine Based on Avvo Ratings 2009
Duane Higbee Trade Member Award Marina Recreation Association 2006

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Associate Member Maritime Law Association of the United States 1994–present
General Counsel Marina Recreationa Association 2001–present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Markel Insurance v. Dagmar's Marina LLC: Why Failing To Properly Contract Before “Running With Scissors “ Can Cause Unnecessary Litigation — and Liability To Marine Businesses and Their Insurer MRA Legal Corner 2008
MRA Legal Corner Marina Recreation Association Newsletter 2007
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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
What To Do After The Tsunami Hits: Marina Recreation Association 2008
What Yacht Brokers Need To Know When Dealing With Marinas and Boatyards CYBA Legal Seminar 2007
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