Mark Dee Potter

Mark Dee Potter

4.9
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 32 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection ... +2 more

9845 Erma Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 35%

Workplace discrimination based on race, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or religion, is a violation of your employment rights. Other employment rights violations include misclassification of employment type, retaliation for whistle-blowing or for reporting wrong doing and tampering with wages and hours. Our attorneys can protect and fight for your rights to get you the recognition and compensation you deserve.

33 years

35%
Civil Rights 30%

Protecting the civil rights of all individuals is at the core of Potter Handy, LLP. Most of our civil rights cases are on behalf of persons with disabilities who were discriminated against on the bases of their disability. We protect your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act -- from lack of wheelchair access provided in public or private facilities to housing accommodation violations.

33 years

30%
Consumer Protection 20%

Consumer protection laws are designed to ensure consumers are treated fairly by businesses and protected against fraud and scams. Is a giant credit card issuer calling you non-stop? Did someone sell you a product and misrepresent its origin of production or its ingredients? Our consumer rights attorneys can help advocate for your rights, ensuring that businesses adhere to regulations and are held accountable for their actions.

33 years

20%
Personal Injury 10%

I specialize in representing people with disabilities in their injury claims. These cases require special experience that few attorneys have.

33 years

10%
Birth Injury 5%

If your child may have been injured during the birthing process it is extremely important that you have an experienced attorney evaluate your potential case immediately. The parents claim expires in 1 year from birth and the child's claim expires on their 8th birthday.

33 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-45%

Pro bono

5 %


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 4 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2021

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Potter Handy, LLP

9845 Erma Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA, 92131-1084

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Mark Dee Potter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Posted by Bruce | March 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

5 stars for a 5 star lawyer and person in general

Mark has been excellent representing me and my wife on our fire victim claim that ravaged our home and lives from the "Camp Fire" disaster. We actually had other lawyers, firms, before finding Mark who personally works our ongoing fire victims claim. We stayed with Mark, and his firm, because he care...s and follows through, stays in touch, listens, gets things done with great results after others had done nothing in comparison. The great thing about Mark is how he always finds time, he as well as his delegating to his staff, to reply to our emails and calls when we seek feedback or advice on our claim. So many lawyers just cut off all communication and let your case solve itself, even doing so without care for larger social issues that impact their case. Compared to several good lawyers and firms we have dealt with throughout life we put Mark in the top 2 %, if not the very top lawyer, especially when considering the nature of our claim, how devastating our losses were, his understanding of that and how to legally represent us to keep our winning case moving forward. The fire victims still have some way to go till the whole matter is finalized, and that takes real endurance and dedication on the part of any attorney. So, we are thankful to have Mark there for us to see everything through to the best end possible. Men like Mark, and his firm, his partners and staff, see the larger social picture that others don't fully consider. In that sense Mark goes above and beyond the call. It's really kind of shocking how effective Mark is compared to the other firms and lawyers that either did not care, no longer bothered to stay in touch and stay on the job even when new disasters came along. In summary, the thing about Mark is that he shows real social responsibility, sees the bigger picture as well as the unique nature of your case, making him a truly great attorney.

Posted by Shirley | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A more accessible world

Not too long ago, some of the businesses in my community had barriers in their facilities which excluded people, like myself, with disabilities (mobility impairments) from accessing goods and services. After contacting, consulting, and hiring Mark, positive results soon followed: those shameful b...arriers of exclusion, which had existed for years, came tumbling down as they were removed by the business owners. Thanks to the many ADA betterments, which were executed as a direct result of the settlements negotiated by Mark, I am able to live more independently and to participate more actively in my community. My family and I now have more location options where we can shop or get services in an accessible manner. I feel, thanks to Mark and his Team, that I, never again, have to put up with being excluded from everyday activities, such as shopping at a corner store, going to a neighborhood restaurant or movie with family and friends, or using the swimming pool at a hotel on our family vacation. In my community, the action taken by Mark and his Team has truly resulted in a reduction of discrimination against people with disabilities and has opened doors for full participation in all aspects of everyday life for me and my family.

Posted by Larry | May 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The most accessible accessibility lawyer

Did you hear the one about the lawyer that you can actually like? I didn't think so. Well, probably because you have not heard of Mark Potter and his incredible team. Lots of lawyers claim to be fighting for you, but most all of them are just fighting to get some extra padding in their wallet. Mark, ...being an ADA lawyer is out to fight the good fight with his clients in making an ignorant and inaccessible world more aware and accessible. Sure, the Americans With Disabilities Act was written with the intention of making America accessible for all, but the follow through and observance of the stipulations have been slow, if not completely lacking. Yes, the Department of Justice has a wing set up to handle complaints about entities, but they are so overburdened and understaffed they fail miserably. I have tried going the “civil” and more conservative route of utilizing the Departments complaint process, but to no avail. I had even been told by a representative that I may want to contact a lawyer, because the way the law was set up, real change will only happen with legal action. This is where Mark and his team come in because they know the law backwards and forwards and keep up with all the new changes and precedent setting cases so that your case case receives the most thorough research to obtain the best result, for you and everyone else who needs to access the entity. Mark and his office are extremely responsive, and I almost always receive an immediate if not instant response to any of my inquiries. Because of his expert knowledge, every detail is pored over so your case gets the maximum and most thorough resolution. Whenever I encounter a barrier, Mark and his firm are the first people I think of who can lift the barrier.

Posted by Mario | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Employment Law Attorney

The Law Offices of Potter/Handy is hands down the best employment lawyer in San Diego. My case was complicated and required a ton of research, preparation and back and forth communication with a huge law firm that did everything possible to delay the case and make both of our lives difficult. In the... end Mark Potter was totally prepared, aggressive when I needed him to be and was always on top of things in litigating my claim. Making the decision to pursue legal action against a previous employer is scary and confusing and at times you might lose faith in the system. Mark explained everything, always took my calls and answered all of my emails. For sure I made the right decision hiring Mark!

Posted by Robert | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tough and Thorough

Mr. Potter took on very difficult ADA related case on my behalf. He and his staff thoroughly reviewed the information I supplied. Upon review, Mr. Potter took the case and won. Corrections were made, and I accepted an offer in consideration. I think the business involved, will be more inclined to r...esolve issues when first contacted by an individual. Mr. Potter's firm was a last resort for me.

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Mark Dee Potter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Puja Sachdev

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an all-around good guy! He is also well-known in the San Diego community and has developed a niche in employment law and personal injury matters as it pertains to people with disabilities. I give him my endorsement, without any hesitation."

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Barry Walker

Civil rights lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mark Potter and his firm provide unmatched legal services to their clients. Mr. Potter and his attorneys stand head and shoulders above other disability rights firms, taking the fight not only to opposing counsel, but to judges unwilling to enforce important ADA provisions."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Managing Partner, Potter Handy, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1996 - Present

Californians for Disability Rights

Member

1993 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Member

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Member

2002 - 2006

SCRS

Board Member

1999 - 2001

CDR Chapter 1

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

Moss v. Otay Water District

$250,000

Employment Discrimination

$550,000

Lewis v. Smith

$80,557,170 Judgment

Premises Liability

$415,000

Premises Liability

$500,000

Miller v. California Speedway

Prevailed in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Established new law requiring clear line of site over standing spectators for accessible seating

Munson v. Del Taco

CA Supreme Court ruled in our favor

Fortyune v. AMC Theater

9th Circuit Court of Appeal ruled in our favor

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Education

1993

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

California St Univ Sacramento

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Invitation from Organization

ADA & Birth Injuries

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

American Sign Language

Activity

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