Marco Quazzo

Practice areas

Business Litigation, Real Estate: Business, Closely Held Business, Estate & Trust Litigation, General Litigation

Focus areas

Litigation

Marco Quazzo, a seasoned trial attorney with over 35 years of experience in California, holds the position of principal attorney at Bartko Zankel Bunzel & Miller, A Professional Corporation. Throughout his extensive career, he has adeptly managed a diverse range of legal issues. These include conflicts among partners and shareholders, disputes involving trustees, issues stemming from property and business transactions, as well as matters related to property leasing.

With a proven track record of success, Mr. Quazzo has demonstrated his legal prowess by achieving favorable outcomes in numerous cases. Employing meticulous preparation and a compelling presence in the courtroom, he remains dedicated to safeguarding his clients’ freedom and reputation. Some noteworthy instances showcasing his legal expertise include:

• Defending two real estate developers against allegations of fraud and breach of contract in a demanding eight-week jury trial within the California Superior Court.
• Offering robust legal defense to directors and officers of a mortgage bank, who faced claims of breach of fiduciary duty from shareholders seeking substantial damages of $30 million.
• Advocating for a prominent automobile company in a significant dispute valued at nearly $3 million.

Recognized for his exceptional legal acumen, professionalism, and client commitment, Mr. Quazzo earned the esteemed AV Preeminent* peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His dedication to community service was acknowledged with the Golden Eagle award from The Guardsmen, as well as the Community Service Award from the Jack Berman Advocacy Center.

Mr. Quazzo’s legal education includes a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California Berkeley School of Law, where he was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Coif in 1989. Prior to this, he graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from Harvard University in 1984, majoring in Economics and History.

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