Marc T. Cefalu

Practice areas

General Litigation, Banking, Transportation/Maritime, Business Litigation

Focus areas

Admiralty & Maritime Law, Litigation, Transportation Law

Marc T. Cefalu, Esq., a distinguished lawyer, holds a partnership position at Cox, Wootton, Lerner, Griffin, Hansen & Poulos, LLP, a prestigious law firm. He primarily operates from the firm’s San Francisco office in California. Additionally, he serves clients in the Los Angeles region from the firm’s location there. With over two decades of legal expertise, Mr. Cefalu is widely respected as a top-tier trial attorney. He offers exceptional legal representation and assistance to individuals seeking counsel in various legal areas, including:

• Disputes in civil matters
• Business and financial affairs
• Hospitality-related legal concerns
• Real estate matters
• Employment law disputes
• Maritime law cases
• Consumer protection issues
• Safeguarding creditor rights

Throughout his legal career, Mr. Cefalu has skillfully managed intricate and high-stakes legal disputes on behalf of diverse corporate clients across various industries. In addition to his successful trial practice, he offers essential support for transactional matters and delivers crucial guidance on regulatory compliance, business operations, and related needs. Drawing from his experience on a commercial fishing vessel, he possesses in-depth knowledge of maritime law and its governing regulations.

Furthermore, Mr. Cefalu has handled cases pertaining to asset-based financing, security interests, and associated matters. He has gained recognition as an accomplished advocate for protecting and upholding creditors’ rights and interests during bankruptcy proceedings, including instances of lender liability. His expertise extends to commercial leasing, real estate transactions, mortgages, and related legal areas.

A graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1996, Mr. Cefalu pursued his Juris Doctor degree at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, graduating in 1999. During his time at Loyola, he contributed as an editor for the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review and completed an externship under the guidance of the Honorable Samuel L. Bufford at the United States Bankruptcy Court. He holds admission to practice before all U.S. District Courts in California, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

Mr. Cefalu is an eminent figure in his field and has penned numerous comprehensive articles and newsletters covering a range of legal subjects. His contributions to maritime and transport law are evident through his publications for the International Bar Association Legal Practice Division. Actively participating in the Maritime Law Association of the United States and various local, state, and national legal organizations, he solidifies his standing as a respected leader in the legal community.