Mark E. Earnest
About Mark E. Earnest
Mark E. Earnest is a lawyer based in Irvine, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Mark E. Earnest is recognized in the following practice area:
- Irvine, California
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Jones Day
Education: Cornell University, J.D., graduated 2007
Location: Irvine, CA
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