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Mark Joseph Valencia is a litigator, and welcomes resolution by jury trial. What is unique about Mr. Valencia is that not only is he a trial advocate, but he has broad experience in the Court of Appeals. Such experience facilitates strategy at the trial level. In December 2009, the California Court of Appeals, 4th District, Division 3, (Orange County) agreed with Mr. Valencia and overruled a jury verdict and ordered retrial. This was yet another reversal in the Appellate Courts for Mr. Mark Joseph Valencia. In addition, in 2013, Mr. Valencia attained yet another victory in the California Court of Appeals, and further secured review by the California Supreme Court. In relation to trial experience, Mr. Valencia and Plaintiff proved sexual harassment against Playboy Entertainment Group, which was represented by international law firm Morgan Lewis & Bockius. A jury unanimously found sexual harassment against Playboy.
Mark Joseph Valencia has the commitment to his clients, ensuring a reduced case load with significant client attention. He can therefore focus his complete attention on the client's situation, attempting to place the client into the very best circumstance possible. At the Law Offices of Mark Joseph Valencia, ALC, our success is measured by your success.
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355 S Grand Ave., Suite 2450, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
16 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Eric | December 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Unbelievably Amazing Experience
If I could go back in time and tell myself that this experience was going to go down the way that it did, past me would never believe how smooth, easy, and beautifully this operation was executed on my behalf. Being represented by Mr Valencia was like riding in the backseat of the Bat-Mobile with him...
Posted by Maribel | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Ultimate, Excellent Lawyers EVER!
Mark Valencia and Isabella Cywinska are the perfect couple to represent you! They are amazing to work with and on my case on discrimination, harassment, etc. I though I was going to loose, even though my proof were there it was tough. They won't stop until you get the ultimate money and legal assis...
Posted by Miyong Cha | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Worst Attorney
Mark and Cywinsky provided the worst service ever. He was always hard to get a hold of him and waited until the last minute before the trial to cram on prepare for the trial. Obviously, the work was insufficient, incomplete, and made me read thousands of documents within one month right before the ...
First negative feedback in ten years of practice. Your email fails to state that we attained for you a phenomenal result. Your comments further fail to mention that we worked in excess of 600 hours on your case, took more than 30 volumes of deposition, and did in fact depose all critical witnesses. We stand by our first rate service and the very successful results that we attained for you – results that you left out of your comments. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Posted by Julie | November 07, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Why settle for the rest when you can have the absolute BEST!
Mark was fantastic! Mark and I went up againist 3 multi-million dollar attorney's all with thier gadgets in hand, smoke screens and lies and won in a 3 week trial not only did I win a huge judgement but I didn't even have to pay Mark out of my judgement because he also went againist them and won atto...
Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Top notch attorney with high level of expertise in Employment Law
Mark Joseph Valencia, along with his partner Izabela Cywinska, represented me in a challenging case against an ex-employer. They aggressively pursued the case and help to reach a satisfactory settlement for me. Their knowledge and expertise in the field was very impressive, and I would highly recom...
"I have known Mark since Law School and he has always been a stand up guy ready to fight for what is right. I endorse this man as a friend and as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is very intelligent and will not take no for an answer when it comes to fighting for his clients."
"Mark is a tenacious attorney who will stop at nothing to get justice for his clients. He is not afraid of big companies/law firms or complex cases. If I needed an employment attorney this is who I would hire."
"Mr. Valencia is an excellent attorney who truly litigates each individual case. Most importantly, Mr. Valencia is a successful trial attorney, with experience in the Court of Appeals as well as the Supreme Court. Mr. Valencia is renowned for his dedication, wisdom and perseverance."
"I have had the pleasure of watching attorney Mark argue in court concerning attorneys fees after he had already won a large jury verdict. His enthusiasm and high energy, combined with his deep knowledge of the law, convinced a Judge to change her mind on a tentative ruling, and award his client a tremendous sum of attorney fees."
"I have worked with Mark on several cases. He is a great attorney and consistently achieves outstanding results for his clients."
"Mark fights each battle with 110% commitment. Mark is tenacious and aggressive and will go all out to ensure victory for a client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Valencia will give it his best and does not quit until his client gets what s/he deserves"
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2018
Top 100 Attorneys in California - Plaintiff's Civil Litigation, National Trial Lawyers Association
2018
Member [Must Have Attained At Least $2,000,000 Award], Elite Lawyers of America
2017
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Top Verdicts Recognition, Daily Journal
2010
Attorney Fee Award $404,425.00: Crouch v. Playboy Enter Group, Los Angeles Superior Court
2005
Scroll Acknowledgement, County of Los Angeles
2002
Dean's List, Northwestern University
2002
Scroll Acknowledgement, County of Los Angeles
2013 - Present
Shareholder, Valencia & Cywinska, ALC
2006 - Present
Shareholder, Law Offices of Mark Joseph Valencia, ALC
2006 - 2006
Shareholder, Sarieh & Valencia, ALC
2004 - 2004
Officer Candidate, United States Marine Corps
2003 - 2003
Law Clerk, Los Angeles District Attorneys Office
2018 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100Member
2017 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2017 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2012 - Present
California State BarLitigation Section
2011 - Present
California State BarLabor and Employment Section Member
2005 - 2006
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2006
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2004
American Bar AssociationAnti Trust Section Liaison
Review Granted by California Supreme Court
Successfully Defended Appeal
$658,665.38, inclusive of jury award to plaintiff, attorney's fee award by Court, and costs reimbursement.
Reversal By Court of Appeals
Reversal By Court of Appeals
2005
Juris Doctorate
2002
Bachelor of Arts
2020
Employee Rights
2010
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