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Mark D. Hudak, Director
Chair, Business Litigation
Mr. Hudak specializes in business litigation, with an emphasis on real estate matters and government law, and chairs the firm’s Business Litigation Group. He has tried judge and jury trials in state and federal court and has argued appeals in the California Courts of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is the Assistant City Attorney for Hillsborough and general counsel to Sequoia Healthcare District.
Mr. Hudak works closely with Carr McClellan’s Real Estate Group on land use and planning matters. He appears frequently before city councils and planning commissions to support development projects. He has a special interest in matters involving historic structures.
Special Expertise
- Real Estate Litigation
- Business Disputes
- Land Use and Planning
- Government Law
- Appeals
Recent Experience Includes
- Recovered $4.3 million stolen from §1031 exchange accounts.
- Obtained a jury verdict in favor of his clients in a toxic contamination case.
- Defended Hillsborough against a challenge to its General Plan and permit approvals for a new gymnasium at a private school.
- Obtained the reversal of a judgment against the seller of a mobile home park.
- Successfully defended a real estate partnership in a dissolution action.
- Obtained approvals for renovations and additions to a historic structure.
- Successfully obtained approvals for a project that included restoration of and additions to a historic commercial building.
Academic Credentials
- J.D., University of Virginia
- Editorial Board, Virginia Law Review
- Order of the Coif
- B.A., Denison University
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of California
- San Mateo County Bar Association
- Fellow Litigation Counsel of America
Civic Affiliations
- San Mateo-Foster City School Board
- San Mateo County Committee on School District Organization
- Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan Citizen, Advisory Committee
- San Mateo Superior Court Arbitration Panel
Honors and Awards
- AV Rated
- Selected to the 2008 Northern California Super Lawyers® list for Land Use Planning
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