Mark J. Bourassa Esq. is the founding Member of The Bourassa Law Group. Mr. Bourassa’s practice focuses on representing injured people through litigation and trial work in civil matters. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Bourassa was a partner in the Las Vegas office of a multi-jurisdictional law firm with a substantial litigation practice in complex multi-party tort litigation, product liability claims, and general liability litigation.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Bourassa has litigated and resolved millions of dollars in claims ranging from single-claimant lawsuits to complex multi-party tort litigation. Mr. Bourassa obtained his law degree cum laude from Pepperdine University School of Law where he served on Pepperdine Law Review and competed nationally on the Pepperdine Moot Court Team.
Mr. Bourassa is admitted to practice in all State Courts in Arizona, California and Nevada. Mr. Bourassa is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Districts of: Nevada, Northern California, Central California, Colorado, and New Mexico. Mr. Bourassa is also admitted, has appeared, argued, and prevailed before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The amount of money a personal injury lawyer gets from a settlement depends on the type of fee arrangement that has been agreed upon between the lawyer and the client. Generally, personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they win or settle the case. The percentage typically ranges from 33% to 40%, but we have seen some attorneys negotiate contingency agreements as high as 60%.
A personal injury claim can be brought on the grounds of negligence, breach of statutory duty, or breach of contract. Negligence is when a person or entity fails to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to another person. Breach of statutory duty is when a person or entity fails to comply with a law or regulation that is meant to protect people from harm. Breach of contract is when a person or entity does not fulfill the terms of an agreement that was made between two parties.
A personal injury claim is a legal action taken against an individual or organization who has caused harm to another person. These claims are typically filed in civil court and seek compensation for physical, emotional, or financial losses resulting from the injury.
A personal injury case is a legal dispute that arises when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else might be legally responsible for that harm. Personal injury cases can involve physical injuries, psychological injuries, or both. Examples of personal injury cases include car accidents, slip and fall accidents, etc.
When choosing a personal injury lawyer, it is important to consider the lawyer’s experience, reputation, and track record. You should also make sure that the lawyer is knowledgeable about the area of law relevant to your case. Additionally, you should feel comfortable communicating with the lawyer and confident that they will be able to handle your case effectively. At The Bourassa Law Group, you will have attorneys with over 30 years of experience working for the defense and insurance companies taking those skills and fighting for you.
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