Mark Markus
- Burbank, CA
- Licensed for 28 years
- Free consultation
About Mark
"I wish I had come to you first" is the most often heard comment from my clients.
I am a Certified Specialist in bankruptcy law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.
I have practiced exclusively bankruptcy law in the Los Angeles area, and throughout California, representing individuals and businesses in Chapters 7, 11, and 13, since 1991.
I pride myself on giving personalized, quality service to all my clients at affordable and competitive prices.
I have offices in Burbank, California and have free initial consultations by phone as well for all clients.
Practice areas
- Bankruptcy and debt: 70%
Representation of primarily debtors (but also creditors) in all Chapters of bankruptcy for individuals and businesses.
28 years
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 10%
Representation of primarily debtors (but also creditors) in all facets of Chapter 7 cases for individuals and businesses.
28 years
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy: 10%
Representation of primarily debtors (but also creditors) in all facets of Chapter 13 cases.
28 years
- Chapter 11 bankruptcy: 10%
Representation of primarily debtors (but also creditors) in all facets of Chapter 11 reorganization cases for individuals and businesses.
28 years
Languages spoken
English
Photos and videos
Contact
Law Office of Mark J. Markus
2600 W. OLIVE AVE. 5TH FLOOR
Burbank, CA, 91505
Website
Law Office of Mark J. Markus
355 S. Grand Ave. Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA, 90071
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1991 | 11/04/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Bankruptcy Law Specialist Certification | State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization | 2012 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| A+ rating | Better Business Bureau | 2011 |
| AV-Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| A+ rating | Better Business Bureau | 2009 |
|---|
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner/Attorney | Law Office of Mark J. Markus | 1995 - Present |
| Associate | Fierstein & Sturman | 1994 - 1994 |
| Attorney | Charles T. Morrison, Jr. Inc. | 1990 - 1994 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bankruptcy Inn of Court--Southern California | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association | Founding Member | 2006 - Present |
| Financial Lawyers Conference | Member | 1998 - Present |
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | 1998 - Present |
| Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum | member | 1996 - Present |
| Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| San Fernando Valley Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Bankruptcy Blog | You Can Keep Your Property in Any Bankruptcy Case | 2013 |
| CDCBAA Newsletter | Filing Bankruptcy For Debtors Living/Working Outside the U.S.A. | 2007 |
| The Entertainment and Sports Lawyer | Crossing the Line: Television Entertainers and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress | 1990 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1990 |
| California State University, Northridge | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Guest Lecturer in class "Doing Business in the USA" | Business and Consumer Bankruptcy in the USA | 2014 |
| Paralegal Education Seminar | Practical Bankruptcy Techniques for Paralegals | 2005 |
| Money 101 with Bob McCormick | bankruptcy law--Supreme Court decisions | 2004 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| In re Zhang | Discharge granted |
| In re Jensen | Obtained a judgment in favor of the debtors, convincing Judge to rule that keeping those assets didn't rise to "abuse". |
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Thu Jul 30 2015
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Tue Nov 17 2015
Attorney endorsements
(28)Stuart Steingraber, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 24, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Markus is a frequent contributor on the Avvo website. His responses are accurate, concise and best of all, practical and useful. I endorse this lawyer.
Leonard Boyer, Foreclosure Attorney on May 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Markus is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients.
Joseph Franco, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 3, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Markus for his successes in bankruptcy law.
Charles Farrell, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 15, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. When you are looking for someone to help you with debt issues you want someone like Mark who has the experience and knowledge to guide you through the bankruptcy process.
Catherine Eranthe, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. If you have a case in the Los Angeles area, I would not hesitate to recommend Mark. He is both knowledgeable and caring.
Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 31, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Stacey Washington, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Markus is an experienced bankruptcy attorney who has earned the respect of both lawyers and clients alike. If you are in need of help with bankruptcy/debt issues, give him a call. I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Seth Hanson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 18, 2013
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Aaron Harper, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
James Beirne, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jun 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Nathan Berneman, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mark is very competent in the areas of Chapter 7, 11 and 13's. I have known Mark for many years now and I always respect his advice and knowledge in bankruptcy.
Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Dec 27, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Matthew Quick, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 1, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am pleased to have the opportunity to endorse Atty. Markus. He gives clear and detailed advice and counsel and is certainly an asset to any client. I am proud to consider him a colleague.
John Vos, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Certainly I endorse this lawyer. I know him thru our professional organization,National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Attorney Mark Markus provides detailed and honest postings on AVVO assisting those with various areas of bankruptcy law, foreclosure and debt problems. He is articulate, intelligent, and thorough. Also, his comments show his genuine compassion for his clients. A true professional. It gives me pleasure to endorse him to you.
Joseph Ostrowski, Litigation Attorney on Jan 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Markus, I have read many of his posts and I endorse this lawyer as a valuable member of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney for all listed areas of practice in his profile.
Dorothy Bunce, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Dec 23, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mark Joseph Markus is careful about what he says & wants to know all the facts before offering his valued opinion. I can't say how strongly I support his taking this position, as a small difference in understanding the facts often makes all the difference between right & wrong. A superb attorney!
Martin Gross, Personal injury Attorney on May 10, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mark Marcus is extremely knowledgable on a host of topical bankruptcy matters. He has on numerous occasions assisted me on cases and provided specific case law in support of the specific issue. I would not hesitate to refer complicated bankruptcy matters to attorney Marcus.
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