Mark S. Avila

A dedicated and zealous attorney, Mark S. Avila assists his clients in matters involving business, employment and personal injury litigation, through the firm in Los Angeles, Avila & Shaddow Attorneys at Law in California. Practicing law in the state for the past three decades, he provides quality legal counsel and represents the people residing throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.Mr. Avila is an alumnus of the University of California and graduated in 1989, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and government. He enrolled in the Loyola Law School at Loyola Marymount University and received his Juris Doctor in 1993.With extensive experience in representing both employees and employers, Mr. Avila has immense knowledge and a unique perspective and understanding of the options that both parties have. Whether it’s an employee facing discrimination in the workplace, or an employer being accused of certain wrongdoing, he always strives to think outside the box and devise a realistic legal solution for his clients.Known for going the extra mile for his clients, Mr. Avila proactively works with them to narrate their stories to the juror and protect their rights. He is endorsed by several peers and previous clients and holds the highest rating on Avvo, "Superb." He is rated Distinguished* through Martindale-Hubbell.Mr. Avila holds memberships in several professional organizations, such as the California Employment Lawyers Association, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.