About Mark B.
Mark B. Baer earned his B.A. in Economics and Business from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1987. He stayed in Southern California for law school and received his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles in 1990. Those academic years set the stage for a career that crosses legal analysis and practical problem solving.
After law school, Baer went into private practice. He has worked as a lawyer at Mark B. Baer, Inc., building a practice that reflects both his legal training and his undergraduate background in economics and business. Over the years he has maintained a presence in the regional legal community while continuing to write about matters that sit at the edge of law and other fields.
Baer holds a seat on the State Bar Consensual Dispute Resolution Standing Committee. That role places him among lawyers and judges who address issues surrounding mediation, arbitration and other alternatives to litigation. He also contributes regularly as a columnist to the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association and to Valley Lawyer Magazine. Those columns examine intersections between law and behavioral health and also address practical concerns for lawyers working in local courts and agencies.
His writing tends to be clear and pragmatic. He breaks down rules, procedures and points of practice for readers who range from mental health professionals to fellow attorneys. The combination of committee work and regular commentary has given him a public voice on how dispute resolution processes function in everyday cases, and how legal and psychological perspectives can inform one another.
Colleagues describe Baer as a lawyer who prefers direct explanation over legal jargon. He often frames complex problems in business and legal terms, reflecting his academic grounding. He has remained active in the Southern California legal scene for decades and continues to contribute to professional conversations both in print and in committee meetings.
He currently practices at Mark B. Baer, Inc., and his work involves dispute resolution and legal matters that touch on psychology and professional practice.
