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Mark Joseph Valencia
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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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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Valencia & Cywinska, ALC
355 S Grand Ave., Suite 2450, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Class Action
Posted by Baltazar G. | February 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Class Action
I couldn't have found a better attorney!
Mr. Mark Valencia and his partner Miss Cywinska have been my attorneys for many years. They have successfully represented me in a wrongful termination case, a disability case and a class action case. He also provided me with legal advice over the years also. I can't even begin to express the gratitud...
Mark Joseph Valencia's Lawyer Endorsements
"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"
Daniel Cota
Criminal defense lawyer
Alan Ahdoot
Employment and labor lawyer
Christopher Adamson
Employment and labor lawyer
William Gilmore
Personal injury lawyer
Izabela Valencia
Litigation lawyer
Justin Strassburg
Litigation lawyer
Christopher Woo
Employment and labor lawyer
Samuel Wong
Employment and labor lawyer
Kashif Haque
Employment and labor lawyer
Rahul Sethi
Employment and labor lawyer
Christopher Twining
Trusts lawyer
Wail Sarieh
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Grant of Review by California Supreme Court
Review Granted by California Supreme Court
Shamaan v. Monex Credit Company
Successfully Defended Appeal
Crouch v. Playboy Entertainment Group, et al.
$658,665.38, inclusive of jury award to plaintiff, attorney's fee award by Court, and costs reimbursement.
Kinses v. Dental Health - Anaheim Hills, Inc., et al.
Reversal By Court of Appeals
Valle v. Washington Mutual
Reversal By Court of Appeals
Education
2005
Loyola Law School
Juris Doctorate
2002
Northwestern Univ
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
VC's Employee Forum
Employee Rights
Publications
2010
Courtroom View Network
Employee Wins Sexual Harassment Action Against Playboy
2010
Beverly Hills Courier
Jury Awards More Than $180,000 to Former Playboy TV Employee
2010
Verdictsearch publication
Case Featured In Verdictsearch
2009
Los Angeles Metropolitan News Enterprise
Court of Appeal Revives Fraud Claim Against Anaheim Dentist
Languages
English
Spanish
Polish
Russian
German
French
Activity
Legal Answers