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Mark
Richards

Senior Associate

Malibu, CA

Mark is a Senior Associate Attorney at Clarkson. Mark focuses his practice on consumer class actions, product liability, and automotive defect litigation. In recognition of his professional achievements in these practice areas, he was selected as a Southern California Rising Star in 2024 and 2025 by Super Lawyers, an honor bestowed upon only 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California.

During law school, Mark externed with the Honorable Jacqueline Scott Corley in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and worked as a law clerk in the Corporate Fraud Section of the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Prior to joining Clarkson, Mark spent six years at McCune Law Group, APC, where he played a significant role in litigating many high-profile automative defect class actions and product liability cases. His litigation efforts have resulted in numerous favorable settlements for consumers and several published decisions.

Mark is deeply committed to work that advances the wellbeing of society, which is evidenced by his involvement in various community organizations. He formerly served on the board of Inland Counties Legal Services, a non-profit organization providing pro bono legal services to indigent clients in California's Inland Empire. Currently, he serves as a board member for the Mira Costa Community College Foundation, working to advance educational opportunities for students in his hometown.

In his spare time, Mark enjoys spending time with his family, camping, and staying active.

Mark Richards from Clarkson Law Firm
Mark Richards from Clarkson Law Firm
Mark Richards from Clarkson Law Firm
Mark Richards from Clarkson Law Firm

Education

J.D., 2017, University of California, Hastings College of the Law
B.A., 2013, University of California, Berkeley

Bar & Court Admissions

State Bar of California
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District California
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Recognitions

Super Lawyers, Southern California Rising Stars, Class Action & Mass Torts (2024, 2025)

Professional Memberships

American Association for Justice (AAJ)
American Bar Association (ABA)
Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG)
Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)