Doug Marks hails from the little town of Sandpoint, Idaho, but his clients are located in cities across the United States. His clients consist mostly of software developers, technology start-ups, manufacturers, and retailers. Doug serves as outside general counsel for several large well-established businesses. He also offers estate planning services to his local clients. Doug Marks has a broad range of experience in many industries and in many legal fields. His experience in corporate bankruptcy, manufacture and supply, software development, civil litigation, European data privacy protection, and California Consumer Privacy Act help Doug understand why the various contractual provisions his clients see are important. His experience generally helps him know which contractual issues are negotiable and which are not, which saves his clients time and money spent on attorney fees. Doug enjoys helping his individual clients make financial plans for their children. That involves drafting wills and trusts and helping clients think through what will happen when they are gone. Most of Doug's local clients consist of individuals and couples seeking help with their wills and trusts, and that is a fulfilling part of Doug's work. Privacy and data security has recently become a huge issue for many of Doug's corporate clients, and he has developed a great deal of experience helping clients become compliant with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in force in Europe. Start-ups, especially technology start-ups, have always been a point of focus for Doug. Whether it's licensing software or technological devices themselves, and whether it involves manufacture and supply or just online downloading, Doug has the experience to offer valuable advice to all his clients. Doug Marks also understands that his clients want to sign contracts, not just negotiate them. They want a lawyer to work through issues, not create new ones. To that end, he always suggests reasonable positions for his clients to take in contract negotiations and helps them actually reach deals with their business partners. He responds promptly to e-mails and calls, and he works quickly, providing efficient and effective legal services.