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Mark David Olson

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 90% Divorce / Separation
    32 years, 3,000 cases
  • 10% Marriage / Prenuptials
    32 years, 100 cases

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In 1980, Mark Olson began practicing family law in Seattle. Nearly thirty years of experience means wisdom and understanding. Mark has litigated complex, high-... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Thanks Mark”

Posted by: Julie, 2011-09-12 5 months ago.

Client Review: I really appreciate the way Mark handled my divorce. He was calm and clear when I was a basket case. I was able to avoid the expence of a trial while... more
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5 star rating

“Untangled a mess, adroitly and with compassion”

Posted by: a Divorce client, 2011-01-04 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mark picked up where another lawyer left of (and left me with very limited options, due to naive if not incompetent advice on previous actions and... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Christina T Sherman

A talented, hard working attorney who will go the extra mile for his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christina Sherman , Seattle (WA), About 1 year ago
Paul Francis Eagle

I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark Olson is very well respected in the Seattle family law legal community. He is a professional and always a pleasure... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Paul Eagle , Seattle (WA), Almost 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

32 years since Mark David Olson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1980 01/31/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Olson & Olson, PLLC 2000–present
Attorney at Law Office of Mark D. Olson, P.S. 1996–2000
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Gonzaga University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979
University of Washington Mathematics BA - Bachelor of Arts 1976

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Life Member, National Registry of Who's Who National Registry of Who's Who 2000
AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 1994

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member King County Bar Association 1980-present
Member Washington State Bar Association 1980-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
My Experience in the U.S. Supreme Court Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers 2001
Non-Attorney Family Law Mediators in Court Ordered ADR King County Bar Bulletin

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Protecting Children's relationships 13th Family Law Conference 2009
Family Law Family Law in Washington 2004
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