Mr. Marmalefsky is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Morrison & Foerster where he specializes in complex civil and criminal business litigation. Mr. Marmalefsky has considerable trial and appellate experience at all levels of state and federal courts.
Mr. Marmalefsky’s civil and criminal litigation practice covers diverse areas of substantive law, usually involving allegations of fraudulent conduct against companies or individuals. His civil practice has included issues relating to fiduciary and shareholder rights and obligations, securities and commodities, banking regulations, probate and trust disputes, and general business litigation.
Mr. Marmalefsky’s criminal practice frequently overlaps with civil matters. He has simultaneously defended clients targeted by state and federal law enforcement agencies in parallel civil litigation and in regulatory proceedings before such agencies as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Resolution Trust Corporation, the Office of Thrift Supervision, the State Bar of California and other agencies.