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Mark Stephen Adams
also known as Mark S Adams
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Biography
Mr. Adams is a trial lawyer emphasizing complex civil trials in the areas of employment discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour cases, civil rights, insurance bad faith, and serious injuries. He is regularly asked to teach lawyers in continuing education events.
He has tried fifty eight (58) civil jury trials to verdict in eight counties during his thirty plus years as a lawyer including one where he obtained a judgment in excess of $500,000 for a client in Los Angeles County Superior Court following an eight day jury trial in a same sex harassment discrimination case against the law firm Proskauer Rose LLP, one of the U.S.’s 50 largest law firms.
In a 2006 case in a San Joaquin County Superior Court case entitled the Chargin v. Stockton Port District. Mr. Adams was hired by the Port Commission as trial counsel in what turned out to be a three month jury trial involving nineteen plaintiffs who claimed 7.5 million dollars in damages resulting from the Port’s alleged maintenance of a nuisance. The jury returned 38 defense verdicts on behalf of Mr. Adams’ client.
Mr. Adams again represented the Stockton Port District in Federal District Court in Sacramento and obtained a $600,000 settlement against one of the Port’s insurance carriers, CNA who denied a covered claim.
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%
41 years | 1,500 cases
Personal Injury
10%
48 years | 2,000 cases
Other
5%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2017 2015
Licenses
Licensed in California for 48 years
State: California
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Mark S. Adams
3031 W. March Lane, Suite 120, Stockton, CA, 95219-6500
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Posted by Tianna | September 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment
Amazing, Patient, Strong minded
I had a SH kind of case. Mark got everything we needed in a timely Matter. He’s an amazing Lawyer and Human being! He was my first choice for a lawyer and I’ll never regret it. He’s patient. Kind hearted and a great listener!
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Experience
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 AdvocatesAdvocate
2010 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - 2010
California Defense CounselBoard of Directors
1995 - 2004
Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and NevadaBoard of Directors
1986 - 1987
San Joaquin County Bar AssociationPresident
1982 - 1984
San Joaquin County Lawyer Referral ServiceChair
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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Q&A
What is different between small firm v.s large firm for sexual harassment and personal injury?
20 Jul 2021
Q&A
Do I hire an attorney in the state where the employers corporate offices are located?
22 Mar 2021
Q&A
Can my employer fire me while I am on disability
24 Sep 2016