Exceptional divorce & family law representation in Pierce County. We can help you get results.
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70% Divorce / Separation
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20% Mediation
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10% Family
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About Me
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I understand the stress each client experiences during a family law case. Each client deserves to be treated with respect and compassion, which is how I... more
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I endorse this lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Michael Waddington
, Humacao (PR), 3 months ago
Mark does a very thoughtful and considered job mediating dissolution settlement agreements.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Elizabeth Powell
, Tacoma (WA), Over 4 years ago
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Résumé
License
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37 years since Marc T Christianson was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
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Active
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1975 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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Duration |
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Partner at
McKinley Irvin
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2010–present
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Owner at
Law Office of Marc T. Christianson
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1993–2010
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Partner at
Haarmann & Christianson
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1982–1993
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Partner at
Peterson, Haarmann & Christianson
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1981–1981
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Associate at
Peterson & Haarmann
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1976–1980
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Seattle University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1974 |
| University of Puget Sound |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1971 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Super Lawyers |
2011 |
| Best Lawyers in America- Family Law |
The Best Lawyers in America |
2010 |
| Washington Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2010 |
| Washington Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2009 |
| AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 |
Martindale Hubbell: www.martindale.com/ratings |
2009 |
| Washington Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2008 |
| AV Rating- Highest Rating Possible |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| Washington Super Lawyers |
Super Lawyers |
2007 |
| Washington Super Lawyers |
Super Lawyers |
2006 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| President |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association |
1989-present
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| Vice President |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association |
1988-present
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| Executive Committee |
WSBA Family Law Section Board |
2005-2008
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| Executive Committee Chair |
WSBA Family Law Section |
2002-2003
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Portfolio
Publications
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Publication |
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| Suggestions for Better Mediation |
Washington State Bar Family Law Section Newsletter |
2007 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| Tips and Tricks in Family Law |
Family Law 101 |
2010 |
| Uninsured Motorist Arbitration |
Annual Year End Potpourri |
2010 |
| Preparation of Your Case and Client For Settlement Conference and Trial |
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association CLE |
2008 |
| QDROs and More: Mastering the Division and Assignment of Retirement Benefits in a Marital Dissolution |
Washington State Bar Association CLE |
2007 |
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