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Mark B. Frazier

Litigation Consultant

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Mark B. Frazier is a litigation consultant, who works with Frazier Law's trial attorneys to develop a deep understanding of cases, craft and implement case strategies, and construct and implement compelling and prevailing arguments.

Prior to joining Frazier Law, PLLC, Mark counseled and litigated on behalf of clients for almost four decades at an esteemed AMLaw 200 law firm, where he led the firm’s litigation department for 11 years and served as the firm’s Managing Partner between 2020-2023. Mark’s practice focused on complex civil litigation, mediation, and arbitration involving a variety of high-stakes contract, corporate, fiduciary duty, securities, unfair competition, intellectual property, environmental, and other disputes. He has litigated in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States and is experienced in virtually all phases of the civil litigation process, from temporary restraining order and preliminary injunctive relief to post-trial enforcement proceedings and appeals.

Clients across industries regularly sought out his counsel on a range of topics, with his counsel focused on early identification of potential disputes, dispute avoidance, and cost-effective approaches for early resolution of litigation. His clients have included a diverse array of public and private companies in the aerospace and defense; automotive; energy; entertainment; consumer products; environmental and natural resources; food and beverage; hospitality; oil, gas, and natural resources mining; real estate; and wholesale and manufacturers industries.

Mark is a Mesa, Arizona native, and earned his B.A. from Occidental College and J.D. from USC’s Gould School of Law. He enjoys spending time with his family, educational travel, wrenching on old cars and trucks, and exploring the great outdoors, and is passionate about mentorship and reasoned discourse.

Limited Liability Company Owners v. Minority Owner and CEO (client); alleged breach of operating agreement and fiduciary duties, reverse merger resolution
German Automobile Manufacturer v. Chinese E-Commerce Company (client): trademark infringement
Bankruptcy Trustee v. Secured Real Estate lenders (clients): avoidance of alleged fraudulent conveyances and disallowance of claims
S Corp Minority Shareholder (client) v. Majority Shareholder: excessive compensation and improper distribution issues
Collector Car Owner (client) v. Seller: negligent procurement of improper transportation services
Investor (client) v. Co-Investors: recovery of funds invested in medical marijuana facility
Industrial Building Owner (client) v. Lessee: lessee liability for solvent contaminated groundwater environmental liability arising from statutory merger
Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturer (client) v. Former Employee: customer data dispute
Limited Liability Company Owner v. Limited Liability Company owner (client): Mexico property development dispute
Limited Liability Company Members (clients) v. Company Manager/Member: fraud in conversion of interests involving Facebook video game
U.S. Women’s Footwear Designer (client) v. Italian Women’s Footwear Designer: federal court jurisdictional dispute
Trust Beneficiary (client) v. Trustee: settlement agreement enforcement and appraisal process dispute
S Corp 50% Owner (client) v. 50% S Corp Owner: corporate governance dispute
Oil and Gas Farmout Rights Holder (client) v. Offshore Oil and Gas Interest Owner: enforcement of bankruptcy court-approved settlement agreement to transfer offshore oil and gas interests
Management Support Provider v. Management Support Provider (client): alleged interference with contract with hospital
Technology Systems Integrator (client) v. General Contractor: breach of technology integration contract for major hospital
Creditor Trust v. Directors, Officers, Shareholders (client): Alleged fraudulent transfers and illegal distributions from high yield bond offering
Former Officers and Shareholders (clients) vs. Corporate debtor to recover executive SERP retirement benefits
Consumer Electronics Company (client) v. OEM Manufacturer: theft of product designs for home entertainment products
Consumer Electronics Company v. Property Developer (client): fire loss from allegedly defective warehouse ceiling insulation product
Steel Company (client) v. Competitor and Former Employees: theft of trade secrets (bids) for Cal Trans contracts
Financial Institution (client) v. Corporate and Individual Depositors: check kiting scheme arising from overdraft process
Nonprofit (client) v. Payroll and Human Resources System Provider: breach of contract, defective payroll system
Metal Fabricator v. Metal Fabricator (client): alleged theft of trade secrets (customer and pricing information)
Aerospace Safety Systems Manufacturer v. Aerospace Safety Systems Manufacturer (client): alleged theft of trade secrets
Cardroom Operators (clients) v. State of California (unlawful license fees)
Investment Advisor v. Privately Held Computer Storage Provider (client): alleged failure to pay fee for investment advisory services
Laboratory v. Laboratory Instrument Manufacturer (client): alleged loss of specific equipment during transit from Europe to California
Computer Circuit Board Importer v. Computer Chip Fabricator (client): to recover import duties assessed after alleged improper importation of circuit boards
Long Distance Telephone Carrier v. Wholesaler Distributor (client): breach of contract
Property Assessment Report Provider v. Property Assessment Report Provider (client): alleged theft of trade secrets involving business model and unfair competition
Landlords (clients) v. Industrial Tenants: groundwater environmental contamination. Multiple matters
Governmental Entity v. Chemical Manufacturer (client): cleanup of groundwater contamination
Oil Company v. Property Owner (client): cleanup of groundwater contamination
Property Owner (client) v. Oil Company: cleanup of groundwater contamination
Trust Beneficiary (client) v. Trust Beneficiaries: trust distribution dispute
Trust Beneficiary v. Trustee (client): conflicts of interest and breach of trust
Corporate Assets Purchaser v. Survivor’s Trust (client): alleged fraud in sale of contact lens distribution company’s business assets
Corporate Assets Seller v. Purchaser: failure to pay revenue-based installment payments
Computer Software Retailer (client) v. Computer Software Retailer: misappropriation of State Computer Store contract
Advertising Agency v. Automotive Product Manufacturer (client): alleged breach of contract
Automotive Aftermarket Product Manufacturer (client) v. Machine Tool Supplier: breach of contract
Automobile Owner (client) v. Auto manufacturer: defective steering mechanism
Hotel Owner v. Product Manufacturer (client): fire caused by alleged defective furnishing product
Vessel Owner (client) v. Manufacturer: defective transmission product for yacht
Custom car owner (client) v. Transportation Company: negligent transportation and fraudulent concealment of damages
Green Product Owner (client) v. Distributor: breach of distribution agreement
Electric Utility Cart Purchaser (client) v. Manufacturer: defective carts
Consumer Products Safety Commission adverse Consumer Electronics Manufacturer (client): potential product fire safety issue
Investor (client) v. Sports Nutrition Manufacturer: investment fraud
Avionics Manufacturer (client) v. Component Part Supplier: defective parts
Individual v. Product Distributor (client): alleged asbestos exposure
Dentist v. Dentist (client): alleged fraud in the sale of dental practice
Radio Broadcast Company v. Radio Broadcast Company (client): alleged interference with right of first refused to acquire radio station

* The representations summarized here were handled by Mark Frazier prior to joining Frazier Law, PLLC.

State Bar of California (Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Environmental Sections)
Orange County Bar Association (Business Litigation and Environmental)
Center For Law and Military Policy, Past Member of Board of Directors
Occidental College, Alumni Board of Governors (1998-2002); President (2001-2002)
The Pegasus School, Board of Trustees (1999-2008)
Pomona College Parents Leadership Council (2013-2016)
Pomona College Alumni Athletic Affinity Committee (2017-2018)
Claremont College Rugby Football Club (2013-2016)
Newport Harbor High School Football Boosters Gridiron Club, Past Chair
Back Bay Youth Rugby, Past Member of Board of Directors

Arming Your Trial Lawyer – Your Key Agreements and Communications Should Reflect Strategic Use of Rights, Duties, Burdens of Proof and Presumptions, Orange County Business Journal, August 26, 2013
Mergers and Contradictions, Protecting Attorney Client and Work Product Privileges in Merger Negotiations, Corporate Counsel Supplement, Los Angeles Daily Journal, November 9, 1998
Our Little Secret, Protecting Knowledge of Failed Efforts From Competitors, Los Angeles Daily Journal, May 16, 1997
Panelist at Los Angeles County Trial Lawyers Association Seminar “Summary Judgments and Discovery Motions,” 1992
Panelist at American Electronics Association “Legal Aspects of Environment, Health and Safety in California in the 90’s,” 1991
Panelist at Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce “Proposition 65,” 1988

Bar & Court Admissions:

State Bar of California
U.S. District Courts for the Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California
California Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Tax Court

Education:

University of Southern California, Gould School of Law (J.D., 1982), Topic Editor, University of Southern California Hale Moot Court Honors Program, 1981-1982
Occidental College (A.B., 1979), Honors in Diplomacy and World Affairs

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