About Bajalia Law
Bajalia Law Group, P.A. is an AV Rated business and commercial litigation law firm based in Jacksonville, Florida. We provide a wealth of knowledge, deep legal experience, customized service and personal attention to our clients.At Bajalia Law, we believe we are engaged in a noble profession, one that demands the highest levels of honor, integrity and professionalism, but also one that should be mixed with a respectful and sufficient amount of grit, determination and tenacity. When these things are skillfully blended together, we have the greatest opportunity to achieve the best results for our clients.
We handle cases throughout the State of Florida and through all stages of the litigation process, including pre-suit risk management, assessment and evaluation, negotiation and pre-suit settlement, alternative dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration), and trial.
We have over 27 years of legal experience handling all types of matters in the fields of business/corporate law, commercial/civil litigation, insurance law and litigation, administrative law and healthcare. We look forward to being of service. Contact Bajalia Law today to learn more.
Services
Business/Corporate Law
Business Disputes
Contract Formation
Contract Disputes
Commercial Litigation
Insurance Law
Insurance Disputes
Administrative Law
Licensing Disputes
Lease Contracts
Lease Disputes
Non-Compete/Restrictive Covenants
Healthcare/Physician Law
Real Estate Law/Litigation
Bio
Mark Bajalia began his career in law as an insurance defense lawyer representing businesses, business owners and healthcare providers in general and professional liability cases, and he has handled and successfully defended 100s of cases raging from premises liability, automobile and trucking accidents and medical malpractice and nursing home claims, among others.
Subsequently, Mark began working for a boutique commercial litigation firm where he focused his practice on complex commercial litigation cases. During that time, Mark prosecuted a lawsuit on behalf of an insurance company against a reinsurer for breach of oral contract, resulting in a multi-million dollar settlement. He was also part of the team that represented the Florida Department of Financial Services Office of Insurance Regulation in its capacity as Receiver of insolvent insurers in litigation against former officers, directors and principals, and against outside professionals and reinsurers, resulting in millions of dollars of recoveries for the State of Florida.
In addition to his litigation experience, Mark Bajalia is an experienced appellate lawyer, having handled numerous appeals and presented numerous oral arguments before the Florida district courts of appeal. Mark now uses his broad litigation and appellate experience by serving as a trusted advisor and partner to his numerous business clients, providing sage legal advice and counsel on a number of operational, contractual, strategic and risk management issues through all stages of business life from incorporation through dissolution.
Mark Bajalia is admitted to the Florida Bar and is licensed to practice in all State and federal courts in Florida, including the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mark has received an “AV Preeminent” rating from the prestigious Martindale Hubbell legal and rating directory through its peer-review process. This honor is reserved for lawyers who have practiced for at least 10 years and who have maintained the highest levels of integrity, skill and professional excellence. Mark has received a perfect 10.0 (Superb) rating from the AVVO rating service and lawyer directory. He has also been recognized in “Florida Super Lawyers” and in Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite.
Education
Mark Bajalia received his BS in Public Relations from the University of Florida and his JD (Juris Doctorate) from Samford University, Cumberland school of Law.
Bar Admissions
• Florida 1994
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
Associations, Memberships & Community Service
Chester Bedell Inn of Court, Master
Jacksonville Bar Association, Member
The Florida Bar, Member (1994-present)
Jacksonville Bar Association, Health Law Committee, (2005-2008)
Jacksonville Bar Association, Professionalism Symposium, Co-Chair (2008-2009)
HandsOn Jacksonville, Blueprint for Leadership (Class of 2009)
HandsOn Jacksonville, Board of Governors (2009-2013)
The Florida Bar, Standing Committee on Professionalism (2009-2013)
Jacksonville Bar Association, Bench and Bar Professionalism Committee, Chair (2009-2013)
Florida Coastal School of Law, Adjunct Professor/Trial Advocacy Coach (2009-2011)
Jacksonville Bar Association, Board of Governors (2011-2013)
The Florida Bar, Grievance Committee (2012-2015)
Honors & Awards
Top Lawyer, Business Law, 904 Magazine
Florida Super Lawyers, Business Litigation (2011, 2013-2022)
Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, Commercial Litigation (multiple years)
AV Preeminent (Highest Competence and Ethical Rating), Martindale Hubbell
President’s Volunteer Service Award, Corporation for National and Community Service (2013)
Contact Us
Mark Bajalia, Esq.
Bajalia Law Group, P.A./
Bajalia Law
11512 Lake Meade Avenue, Suite 301
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
Direct office (904) 352-1123
Mobile (904) 537-0131