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About
Provided by Mark T. Drooks
Practice Areas
Civil Litigation and Arbitration in Breach of Contract and Business Tort Cases from Complex Business/Partner Disputes; Representation of Law Firms and Attorneys
Career
Mark Drooks has been lead counsel in more than 50 civil trials and arbitrations that have been litigated to final decision and has argued several appeals in state and federal courts, including the California Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He regularly represents national and international law firms and lawyers in connection with malpractice claims, partnership disputes and ethical issues. He has handled such cases through trial, summary judgment and appeals.
Professional Memberships
Chairman, Bet Tzedek Legal Services, Board of Directors, 2005; Member, Board of Directors, 1996 - 2019; Member, President's Council, 2020
Member, Chancery Club of Los Angeles, 2019
Lawyer Representative and Ex Officio Lawyer Representative, Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, 2017-present
Publications
Co-Author, “’Isn’t that Special: The Limited Powers of Special Masters,” California Litigation, Vol. 34, No. 3, 2021
Co-Author, “Showing Lack of Probable Cause: Plaintiff’s Burden of Proof in Opposing an Anti-SLAPP Motion Attacking a Malicious Prosecution Claim,” The Journal of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association, July 2020
Personal
Harvard Law School, Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review
Chambers Review
USA
Mark Drooks of Bird Marella is considered one of the leading litigators on the West Coast, with an impressive pedigree in defending a broad range of commercial litigation claims and malpractice allegations brought against law firms and lawyers.
Mark Drooks offers specialist knowledge in the field of legal malpractice in addition to experience in varied commercial disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mark is incredibly strategic and he can see the case evolving from ten steps ahead, so we can position ourselves in the best possible way. He's one of the smartest lawyers I've had the pleasure of working with."
"I have a great appreciation both for his legal expertise in this area and his ability to provide very measured, clear-headed and thoughtful advice."
"It always helps to be represented by someone who knows the way your business works, and he understands how law firms work. He's been a terrific partner for us in managing these kinds of matters."
"He's very, very smart and has a really nice demeanor. He's not a blustery bulldog litigator but he's incredibly smart and measured. He's very strategic in his thinking. He's also a very likeable person, which is a benefit in those kinds of situations."
"Mark is incredibly strategic and he can see the case evolving from ten steps ahead, so we can position ourselves in the best possible way. He's one of the smartest lawyers I've had the pleasure of working with."
"I have a great appreciation both for his legal expertise in this area and his ability to provide very measured, clear-headed and thoughtful advice."
"It always helps to be represented by someone who knows the way your business works, and he understands how law firms work. He's been a terrific partner for us in managing these kinds of matters."
"He's very, very smart and has a really nice demeanor. He's not a blustery bulldog litigator but he's incredibly smart and measured. He's very strategic in his thinking. He's also a very likeable person, which is a benefit in those kinds of situations."
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