Mark Stephen Adams

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Mark Stephen Adams

also known as Mark S Adams

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Stockton, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Unknown

3031 W. March Lane, Suite 120, Stockton, CA

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About Mark

Biography

I have more than 35 years experience and 58 jury trials to verdict.

I used to represent the Goliaths and now represent the David's of this world.

I grew up as a lawyer doing personal injury, wrongful death and product liability .

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 85%

All types of employment discrimination and wrongful termination, severance agreements sex harassment and retaliation

41 years | 1,500 cases

85%
Personal Injury 10%

I grew up as a personal injury lawyer before shifting my practice to employment discrimination but still handling large personal injury cases

48 years | 2,000 cases

10%
Other 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2015

Licenses

Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Mark S. Adams

3031 W. March Lane, Suite 120, Stockton, CA, 95219-6500

adamsemploymentlawyer.com/

Mark Stephen Adams's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Posted by Patty | December 9, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Consultation!

Mr. Adams was very helpful and generous with time regarding an Unemployment Appeal situation. I would highly recommend his services and support. He listened to our concerns and gave us guidance and assurance in a time where you feel overwhelmed and unsure about what to do.

Posted by Melissa | July 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mark is amazing

Mark was helpful from start to finish. He made sure I had no questions that were left unanswered, explained every step of the process, and treated me with dignity and respect throughout the whole process. I’m so happy that I decided to hire Mark for my case!

Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ureno v TJ MAXX

Contacted Mark Adam’s about a wrongful termination, and from the start it was clear he had good work ethic. Very straight the point, and had effective communication skills.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Work! Highly recommended!

If you are looking for an experienced, professional attorney willing to work in your best interest, look no further than Mark Adams. I was devastated when I was illegally terminated by my employer and was offered a very undesirable severance package in hopes I would sign my right to sue away for ...crumbs. Knowing that my firing was unethical, I contacted Mark who provided me all of the information I needed to know in order to move forward. He helped me every step of the way and and maintained in constant contact with their attorneys updating me after each conversation. Because of Mark’s advocation and diligence, I received almost a 500% increase to the amount I was offered. I would recommend Mark to anyone I know.

Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Skillful, Knowledgeable, Professional Lawyer

It was really a pleasure working with Mark Adams, from the initial phone call to the final step of my case, I had nothing less than satisfaction with Mark. Before retaining Mark Adams, I had approached several other attorneys, but they all declined to represent me after hearing that my employer was a... higher educational institution. However, Mark was not afraid to take on big and powerful employers, even a higher educational institution. Mark means business and does not waste time. He promptly and professionally told whether I have a case or not. He also clearly told me the weaknesses of my case and how to address every one of them as the case proceeded. Even though my case was against a higher and powerful educational institution, Mark was able to fight for me, win the case and successfully secure a settlement in my favor from my former employer. He provided what I needed. Mark was easy to talk with. He answered all my questions, gave clear instructions on how to proceed and provided additional information when needed. He was approachable, knowledgeable, competent, experience, flexible and did an excellent job. I considered myself fortunate to have been represented by Mark Adams. I would recommend him again and again.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

AV Preeminent 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2004

President's Award, Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California

1975

Fellowship, Lyndon Baines Johsnon Foundation

Work Experience

1977 - Present

Owner, Adams Employment Lawyer

Associations

2014 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Advocate

2010 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1998 - 2010

California Defense Counsel

Board of Directors

1995 - 2004

Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada

Board of Directors

1986 - 1987

San Joaquin County Bar Association

President

1982 - 1984

San Joaquin County Lawyer Referral Service

Chair

Education

1977

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of California - Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts with High Honors

Speaking Engagements

2017

CLE

Employment Law 101

2014

Teacher's Law School

The Civil Justice System

2011

Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada

The Expedited Jury Trial in California

2004

Northern California Fraud Investigators Association

RICO

Languages

English

Activity

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