Background
Mendel, M. Mark was born on August 23, 1929 in Gmuend, Germany. Arrived in United States, 1939. Son of Richard and Erna (Lindauer) Mendel.
Mendel, M. Mark was born on August 23, 1929 in Gmuend, Germany. Arrived in United States, 1939. Son of Richard and Erna (Lindauer) Mendel.
Bachelor of Science, Temple University, 1952. Master of Arts, Temple University, 1953. Juris Doctor, Temple University, 1957.
Degree, Cumberland University, 1956.
Bar: Pennsylvania 1957, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1959, United States Court Appeals (3d circuit) 1959. Formerly partner Mendel & Killeen, andsuccessor firm Mendel, Schwartz & Smith. Solicitor public utilities City of Philadelphia, 1957-1968.
Now president M. Mark Mendel, Limited., Philadelphia.
Chairman, Board Of Directors Barton Engineering, Philadelphia, Motorcrafters, Incorporated., Philadelphia. President.1620 Group, Incorporated., Aspen, Colorado and Philadelphia.
Lecturer trial law, continuing education programs. Lecturer forensic medicine Graduate School Medicine, Temple University, Jefferson Medical College, Medical College Pennsylvania Trustee Philadelphia Prisons, since 1974.
Commonwealth and alumni trustee Temple University, 1976-1985.
Member Judicial Selection Commission Pennsylvania, 1980-1988.
Trustee Philadelphia Prisons, from 1974. Commonwealth and alumni trustee Temple University, 1976—1985. Member Judicial Selection Commission Pennsylvania, 1980—1988.
Member of American Bar Association, American Association For Justice, Pennsylvania Bar Association (appointed judicial selection committee), Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (president 1984-1985, chairman, nominating committee), Philadelphia Bar Association (board governors), Professional Trial Lawyers Association, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association (past president).
Married Grace A. Bastian, February 7, 1959. Children: Kathryn Mendel Sorkin, Richard Charles, Sigrid Arlene Mendel Usen.