The distinction between litigation and transactional work is often artificial. Business, contract, intellectual property, employment, and real estate litigation are almost always the result of poor drafting, insufficient investigation, or an incomplete negotiation. I prefer plain English over "Legalese."
Plain English lowers costs, improves productivity, increases credibility, and reduces misunderstandings. I am also a proven TRIAL LAWYER. In 2012, I won a $4.2 million judgment (including punitive damages) for a client in a case involving breach of contract and interference with contract. I have represented clients in more than 100 jury trials and litigated hundreds of civil cases.
Plain English lowers costs, improves productivity, increases credibility, and reduces misunderstandings. I am also a proven TRIAL LAWYER. In 2012, I won a $4.2 million judgment (including punitive damages) for a client in a case involving breach of contract and interference with contract. I have represented clients in more than 100 jury trials and litigated hundreds of civil cases.
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I believe the distinction between litigation and transactional work, made at many firms, is often artificial. An experienced contract law attorney based in Boulder, I know that contract litigation is almost always the result of poor drafting, an insufficient investigation, an incomplete negotiation or some combination of those.
I practice law in a customized and result-oriented manner. I understand that every client has their own personality, character, history, habits, and budget. An approach that fits one may be too slow, too expensive, or too disruptive for another. I want to understand your business, your goals, and your limitations so we can decide whether I am the best lawyer for you.
My answers are direct, and that's intentional. I don't want to waste your time or mine. I have been fortunate to do many things in my 37-year career. I have been an Air Force Judge Advocate, Special Asst. U.S. Attorney, attorney in private practice, prosecutor, and municipal judge. I served on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Municipal League and served six years on the Editorial Board of The Colorado Lawyer (including one as chairperson).
I have conducted more than one hundred jury trials, but I have also gained expertise in areas of law that include contract law, business litigation, real estate litigation, boundary and access disputes, corporate veil issues, home inspection law, and plain English drafting. I enjoy working with other lawyers in cases where my experience and expertise may be useful.
A gifted writer and editor with a unique talent for cutting excess words and simplifying complex concepts, one of Mark's passions is the use of plain English over "Legalese." Plain English is writing that is clear, concise, and easily understood by the target audience.
Mark also also served as a Legal Advisor to TermScout, a Denver-based legal-tech company that helps companies understand the legal terms they are asked to agree to so they can make better decisions about what terms to accept.Mark also founded a nonprofit, The Plain English Institute. PEI promotes plain English over Legalese.
Mark also also served as a Legal Advisor to TermScout, a Denver-based legal-tech company that helps companies understand the legal terms they are asked to agree to so they can make better decisions about what terms to accept.Mark also founded a nonprofit, The Plain English Institute. PEI promotes plain English over Legalese.
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