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Rackers

PartnerCo-Leader, Multifamily Housing Industry Team
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Mark Rackers

Overview

Mark Rackers is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer who defends companies in complex commercial litigation. A co-leader of the firm’s Multifamily Housing team, his focus is on defending landlords and property managers in class actions.

Mark is recognized for his meticulous attention to detail, responsiveness, and unwavering commitment to defending his clients' interests. With a wealth of experience in the rental housing sector, he handles disputes involving contracts, consumer protection statutes, and claims associated with security deposits, late fees, “junk fees,” application fees, habitability, credit reporting and rent increases. Additionally, Mark provides valuable guidance to landlords and property managers on regulatory compliance.

Beyond his real estate litigation practice, Mark has experience handling business disputes in the healthcare and financial services industries, including consumer lending disputes and unfair competition and false advertising claims.

In addition to serving as lead trial counsel, he has successfully argued before the Ninth Circuit, California Supreme Court, and several California Courts of Appeal.

Mark serves on the firm’s pro bono committee and heads pro bono efforts for the San Diego office.

In his free time, Mark enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and kids and their chocolate lab, as well as playing in a dad-rock band.

Experience
  • Extern for the Honorable William Q. Hayes, United States District Judge for the Southern District of California
  • Intern, California Attorney General's Office, Criminal Appellate Division arguing cases in the California Courts of Appeal
  • Intern, San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program, Elder Law & HIV/AIDS Clinics
  • Assisted families with finalizing adoptions and requesting specialized care rate assessments through pro bono partnership with Public Counsel Adoptions Project
  • Successfully argued pro bono immigration appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Credentials
Education

J.D., University of San Diego, 2007

M.A., San Diego State University, 2003

B.A., University of California, San Diego, 1996

Admissions

California

U.S. District Court or of the Northern District of California

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Honors

Leader of Influence in Law, San Diego Business Journal, 2024

San Diego Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2015, 2016, 2017

Memberships

Mark is on the boards of the Legal Aid Society of San Diego and the Neighborhood House Association.

Thought Leadership

Presenter, “Company Killers: Trends in Class Action Risk Factors and How to Mitigate,” National Apartment Association Legal Symposium, Virtual, November 18, 2020

Presenter, Association of Business Trial Lawyers Trial Skills Seminar, San Diego, CA, October 2012

Mr. Rackers has taught English and Persuasive Writing courses at the University of California San Diego and San Diego City College.