$ 350-385 per hour
NOTE: My civil litigation practice is located in the Central Coast of California (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo counties), although I sometimes handle cases in Los Angeles, San Diego and Kern Counties.
Mark's practice focuses on business, construction, real estate, and personal injury litigation. His clients include property owners, businesses, contractors, manufacturers and individuals that he has successfully represented in trials involving contract claims, property disputes, jobsite accidents, product liability and professional liability litigation. Mark has obtained numerous favorable verdicts for his clients in trials and arbitration proceedings.
Mark is admitted to practice in all California courts and the U.S. District Court, Central District of California. He regularly speaks and publishes on various legal topics, and frequently serves as a mediator and Judge Pro Tem for the Santa Barbara Superior Court.
Mark received his B.S. from the University of Southern California, his M.S. from the American Graduate School of Business Management, and his J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
Mark currently serves on the board of directors of the Santa Barbara AIA and the Montecito YMCA, and he is a past director of the Santa Barbara Bar Association and Barristers’ Club. Away from work, Mark enjoys family life in Santa Barbara with his wife and three growing children. He is a jazz aficionado and enjoys travelling.
$ 350-385 per hour
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Acquired: 1993
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21 E. Carrillo Street, Suite 240, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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Posted by Denise | November 23, 2014 | Insurance
Highly recommended for legal work related to Construction-Real Estate-Insurance
Specifically, Mark assisted me when my house burned down. Mark has an excellent grasp of the whole legal process as well as the nuts and bolts of Construction/Real Estate/Insurance. He communicates extremely well with all parties involved, and does not waste time, moving on quickly to resolve the...
Posted by Marcia | January 07, 2013 | Construction & Development
Great Job!
Mark provided excellent legal services but more importantly helped keep my stress level at a minimim. He was always available and provided detailed answers to not only the legal questions but the process I was going through. As this was my first construction claim ever in 22 years, Mark helped naviga...
Posted by Will | December 27, 2012 | Corporate & Incorporation
Responsive and Personable
I first came into contact with Mark in a Preliminary Notice and Lien seminar and thought of him to be what i was looking for when we went to file paperwork on our S-corp. Immediately after contacting him and letting him know what our intentions were, he let me know the information that he needed in ...
Construction and development lawyer | Oct 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mark Coffin for nearly three years. He is an incredible attorney. I admire and respect his confidence, intellect, and ability to think critically. He is an excellent trial attorney and counselor. I have used his services myself."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mark on corporations, franchise, and civil litigation matters for a mutual client. He is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."
"Mark is a very pragmatic and fair-minded attorney. He takes the time to educate the client before jumping straight into litigation mode, and considers settlement options right up front. Now that I have seen his work, I plan to refer a number of business litigation cases to him."
"I worked alongside Mark for seven years, and have the highest respect for his legal skills and professionalism. Mark is a seasoned litigator and a solid transactional lawyer, well-known and well-liked in this community."
Construction and development lawyer | Nov 16
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an outstanding lawyer I have known for over 10 years. I look forward to working with in the future."
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2014
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
BV Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
BV Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
BV Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
BV Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
BV Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
BV Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2014 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Mark T. Coffin
2013 - 2014
Partner, Christman, Kelley & Clarke, PC
1998 - 2013
Founding Partner, Hardin & Coffin, LLP
1993 - 1998
Partner, Borton, Petrini & Conron, LLP
2009 - Present
American Institute of Architects, Santa Barbara ChapterBoard of Directors
2008 - Present
Ventura Contractor's Association
2005 - Present
Santa Barbara Contractors Association
1999 - Present
Santa Barbara Bar AssociationPast Director
1994 - Present
California Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
Goleta Chamber of CommerceMember
2010 - 2014
Montecito YMCAChairman, Board of Managers
Jury awarded $814,055, below plaintiff stat offer.
Defense verdict for Mr. Coffin's 3 defendants. Over $5M in damages awarded against other contractor defendants.
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
M.B.A.
1980
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
California Lien Law
2014
California Construction Contracts
2013
California Lien Law
2013
California Lien Law
2012
California Lien Law
2012
California Lien Law
2012
Design Professional Liens & Construction Remedies
2012
Design Professional Liens & Construction Remedies
2011
California Lien Law
2011
California Lien Law
2012
Spanish
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