$ 375-450 per hour
Private practice attorney with a simple approach: "Results with Integrity." Providing high quality legal services to individuals and corporations in the areas of business litigation, employment matters, settlement, negotiation and trial. I am always interested in working with established business organizations and start-ups.
Specialties:
* Buy-Sell Agreements,
* Enforceability-Opinion Letters,
* Employee/Employer Separation Agreements,
* Non-Disclosure and Non-Solicitation Agreements,
* Employment/Contract Litigation, Employer Defense,
* Wage & Hour Claims, and ERISA compliance and litigation.
The specialties listed here are not to be interpreted as official specialist designations from the State Bar of California.
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$ 375-450 per hour
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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
1 Park Plaza, Suite 600, Irvine, CA, 92614
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Posted by Ron | February 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Expert in field of Law
I cannot recommend Mark Risner highly enough. I hired Mark to help defend against a difficult situation involving an unpleasant neighbor and their insurance company, USAA. Mark went completely above and beyond—he didn't just write a letter; he took the time to truly understand the depth of what occur...
Posted by Leigh | October 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Extremely satisfied!
Mark was referred to me by ARAG legal insurance. He responded to my email right away and represented me for a civil dispute with my neighbor. He was extremely professional, prompt, and treated me with respect and dignity. He answered all my questions and alleviated all the anxiety I was feeling reg...
Posted by Linnea | April 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Incredible Attorney!
I was searching for an employment attorney for my company and was referred to Mark from a fellow Human Resources professional. Mr. Risner is an incredibly patient, conscientious, and thorough lawyer. He helped me navigate employment agreements for our entire staff in California. His expertly crafted...
Posted by Sharon | March 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Excellent attorney
I had a tricky real estate dispute with a seller who had left the state. Mark Risner offered me outstanding legal advice and ultimately resolved the matter. I imagine most other lawyers might have suggested I take the loss and move on, but he stuck with it, and I was paid by the seller for what I was...
Posted by Amy san | March 27, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Highly Recommended
I had an attorney who scammed me for over $17000. I am now very careful with whom I choose for legal advice. Mr. Risner was recommended to me by Legalzoom. My first impression of Mr. Riser was that he was a very genuine, professional and knowledgeable individual. He answered the telephone immediately...
"Mark is a skilled, strategic, and professional attorney providing a wide array of business and corporate legal services. He is well-versed in litigation and transactional work to include areas of specialization: ERISA, and general counsel services. Highly recommended!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark Risner is a great attorney. He is focused and will do his best to help the client and his colleagues. I am content to have had the opportunity to work with him and would recommend him to my clients and colleagues."
"Mark is an outstanding lawyer. He has high ethics and takes into account the client's whole interests in giving advice. I wholeheartedly endorse Mark."
"Sometimes a single Avvo answer reflects the best qualities, and Mr. Risner has just posted such an answer. Not only accurate and analytic, it was customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"I've known Mark for over 20 years. He is a careful but aggressive litigator, comfortable trying cases, and experienced in a wide variety of civil areas. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Mark is a very talented attorney and a complete professional. I have not hesitated in recommending Mark to any of my clients"
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General Counsel Awards - 2013 Nominee, Orange County Business Journal
2002 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Mark T Risner
1998 - 2001
Attorney, Seguin & Paul, LLP
Member
Member
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
AB - Applied Baccalaureate
2017
Ethical and Legal Issues in Employment: Part 2
2017
Ethical and Legal Issues in Employment, Part 1
2015
English
Legal Answers
My husband and I have been married 46 yrs in Calif. He recently rolled his 401k and profit sharing over to a investment firm for
09 Apr 2018
Can my former employer be held liable for not paying withholding for taxes?
23 Mar 2018
Should I sign Stipulation for Judgment?
21 Mar 2018