Business Details
35 Years
experience
Experienced Trial Lawyers in San Diego
Mazzarella Law APC is a boutique law firm specializing in business and real estate litigation, intellectual property disputes, and probate litigation. Founded in 1991 by Mark Mazzarella, our firm prioritizes personalized service, combining decades of trial experience with practical business acumen. We staff cases with dedicated trial teams to ensure deep expertise and cost efficiency, avoiding the bureaucratic inefficiencies of larger firms. Our attorneys have tried over 125 cases to conclusion nationwide, earning recognition as top litigators in San Diego through peer-reviewed accolades.We serve clients ranging from Fortune 100 corporations to individual entrepreneurs, delivering results-driven representation in complex disputes. Our unique value proposition lies in pairing big-firm expertise with the agility and client focus of a smaller practice, ensuring clients benefit from direct attorney involvement and strategic clarity.
Services
Business Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Intellectual Property Disputes
Probate Litigation
Commercial Law
Governmental Entity Litigation
Hospitality Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have tried over 125 cases to verdict in federal and state courts nationwide
- Our attorneys combine legal expertise with real estate and construction industry experience
- Recognized annually as top San Diego litigators by peers and legal directories
- We maintain direct attorney involvement without excessive delegation to junior staff
- Proven success recovering $300M+ for clients and defending $560M+ in claims
Associations and certifications
- San Diego Super Lawyers
- Martindale-Hubbell
What people say
Fighter who wins cases
Come through every time
Thorough understanding of legal and business issues
Best possible results
Practical advice, minimal cost
Services
Business Litigation
Our business litigation practice handles contract disputes, partnership conflicts, and corporate governance matters. We represent clients in state and federal courts, focusing on practical solutions that align with business objectives. With extensive trial experience, we effectively resolve disputes through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation while maintaining cost efficiency.
Real Estate Litigation
We resolve complex real estate conflicts including easement disputes, lease disagreements, and development issues. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with industry knowledge from decades of handling property matters. We represent developers, investors, and property owners in litigation involving commercial and residential properties across California.
Intellectual Property Disputes
Our IP practice addresses copyright, trademark, and trade secret matters. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in disputes involving technology, publishing, and manufacturing sectors. With specialized knowledge and experienced associates like J. Patrick Huston, we handle complex cases involving misappropriation of trade secrets and intellectual property enforcement.
Probate Litigation
We handle contested wills, trust administration conflicts, and fiduciary responsibility claims. Our team provides representation for beneficiaries, trustees, and estate executors. With specialized knowledge developed since 1991, we resolve disputes through negotiation or litigation while maintaining sensitivity to family dynamics.
Governmental Entity Litigation
We represent clients in disputes involving government agencies, including CEQA litigation, eminent domain cases, and regulatory compliance matters. Our experience includes land use conflicts, zoning issues, and contractual disputes with municipalities, providing strategic representation in complex public law matters.
People
Mark Mazzarella
Founding Attorney
With 40 years of legal experience, Mark Mazzarella is a recognized trial lawyer specializing in business and real estate litigation. A former chairman of a major firm's trial department, he has tried over 125 cases to verdict and recovered $300M+ for clients. He combines legal expertise with practical real estate industry knowledge from his experience as a licensed broker and developer.
Eve Mazzarella
Attorney
Eve Mazzarella brings extensive litigation experience to the firm, focusing on complex business disputes and intellectual property matters. With a background in both trial work and corporate law, she provides comprehensive legal strategies tailored to clients' specific needs while maintaining the firm's commitment to personalized service.
Questions
What areas of law does Mazzarella Law specialize in?
We focus on business litigation, real estate disputes, intellectual property matters, probate litigation, and commercial law. Our trial attorneys have handled over 125 cases across these practice areas.
How does your firm's approach differ from larger law firms?
We maintain dedicated trial teams with direct attorney involvement, avoiding excessive delegation. This ensures cost efficiency and knowledge concentration while maintaining resources for complex cases.
What experience does your team have in real estate litigation?
Mark Mazzarella has 30+ years of real estate litigation experience, including developing 1100+ units. Daral Mazzarella brings 40 years of construction industry expertise as a licensed contractor.
How do you handle complex cases requiring specialized expertise?
We maintain flexibility to associate additional attorneys or experts when needed, selecting from the best qualified professionals rather than being limited to internal firm resources.
What notable case results have you achieved?
We've recovered $300M+ for clients, including a $123M insider trading verdict, and defended $560M+ in claims. Recent successes include $3M+ verdicts in real estate disputes.
