
Mark Burton
Mark Burton, a California native, began his legal journey at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He then furthered his education at Golden Gate University School of Law, where he excelled on the Dean's List and immersed himself in the legal world through various organizations, including serving as a writer and assistant editor of the Law Review.
His legal career started with clerkships at the San Francisco Superior Court and the Contra Costa Public Defenders Office. Since then, Mr. Burton has consistently prioritized his clients' needs, focusing on complex litigation in areas such as consumer class action, wage and hour violations, whistleblower and discrimination cases, and medical malpractice.
In 2018, he notably led the successful effort challenging Uber's classification of drivers as independent contractors. Beyond exceptional legal representation, Mr. Burton actively shares his knowledge by speaking at events, writing articles, and serving as a trustee for Golden Gate University and an advisor to its law school Dean.
His commitment extends beyond the courtroom. Mr. Burton is actively involved in various community organizations, including the American Association for Justice, Consumer Attorneys of California, and the San Francisco Trial Lawyer's Association. He also dedicates his time as a volunteer firefighter for the Nicasio Volunteer Fire Department and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Nicasio School District.
Through his multifaceted career, Mr. Burton demonstrates an unwavering dedication to ensuring fair treatment for his clients and actively engaging in his community.
Education
JURIS DOCTOR GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY - 1995
Focus on Criminal and Civil Litigation
Writer and Assistant Editor of Law Review
Dean’s List
Admissions Committee
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LAW & SOCIETY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Santa Barbara - 1991
Focus on Law, Philosophy and Sociology
Dean’s List
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Golden Gate University School of Law
Member of the Dean’s Advisory Board
American Association for Justice
American Inns of Courts
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
California State Bar Arbitrations
Admissions by Jurisdictions
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U.S. District Court – Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court – District of Minnesota
U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court – District of Maine
U.S. District Court – District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court – District of Columbia
U.S. District Court – Southern District of West Virginia
U.S. District Court – District of New Jersey
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State Court of New Mexico
State Court of Arizona
State Court of West Virginia
State Court of Virginia
State Court of Maine
State Court of New York
State Court of Minnesota
State Court of Ohio