Mark Leroy Means

Mark Leroy Means

also known as Means Law Office, PLLC, Means-Law

4.6
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 19 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Meridian, ID
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

429 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 110, Meridian, ID

About Mark

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 185-255 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 19 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2006

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Means-Law

429 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 110, Meridian, ID, 83642

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Mark Leroy Means's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

71 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 71 reviews

Posted by Milka | September 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Lawyer

Mark was amazing to work with. I was very impressed how extremely knowledgeable he is as well as personable. He helped me win my case, and I’m very grateful for everything he did for me. His abilities are exceptional. I would highly recommend Mr. Means for all your legal needs.

Posted by Dustin | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Hired for family court case.

Mark is very professional. Family court can be frustrating and ripe for conflict. Not only was Mark an excellent choice for counsel he also was very effective in helping me keep a cool head. I am a father and not only did Mark win my case for me he exceeded all my expectations. I will continue to use... him for all family court cases as well as for my business. Thanks Mark.

Posted by Vesta | August 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dishonest Attorney - Filed Bar Complaint

I hired Mr. Means to write a cease and desist letter. Since I live out of state he said to write such a letter would cost 350.00-500.00 because it takes time to put it together. He instructed me to send him the necessary emails, which I did on July 20th. I have Mailtrak on my gmail which lets me k...now when my emails were read. Mr. Means called me from his office on July 31st and had not looked at any of the emails. He was trying to write the letter while he had me on the phone asking questions. I kept saying please open the email that stemmed my having to hire an attorney in Idaho. It was useless. He sent me the draft with multiple errors including the date of an incident, he also had many run on sentences and misspelled words. I revised the letter and added the necessary corrections for his review. The next day he sent me the same letter without ever looking at the revised version. I pointed out that the letter was the same with the same mistake to which he responded to by telling me he sent the wrong file. I looked at mailtrak and saw he opened the email with the revised letter 2 minutes before sending the old version again which told me he never read the revisions. I then asked for him to reimburse me and he said he would but never did. He wanted me to give him my address that I refuse to do since I don't trust him - I have everything documented in texts and emails and thank god for mailtrak which doesn't make this a he said she said. This lawyer is dishonest and I would not do business with him. I have filed a complaint with the bar that I am certain I will prevail on. Shame on you Mr. Means for how you conduct yourself. Shame on you!

Mark Means

Replied last August 08, 2018

Unfortunately, I am unable to "satisfy" every client. This client's needs exceed legal assistance regarding her previously diagnosed health issues, and by her own admissions these issues cause her to behave erratically. Her letter was drafted in a professional manner and based off the information gather from her directly. She mistakenly believed that this letter would save her from the pending 2.5-million-dollar law suit that she faces as the defendant at this time. This, as previously explained to the client was an impossible feat for any out of state attorney to accomplish through a defamation letter. Ultimately, we gave her a discount of $500 to draft the letter (time spent with client exceed $1250 dollars of service) and provided this letter to her multiple times. She now irrationally demands her money back as this letter will not save her from her current legal troubles. I do wish her the best and hope she receives the help she needs, but cannot be intimated into providing free services to every irrational person that comes along.

Posted by Bree Layton | August 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The man who saved my son!

I started a custody battle with a very bitter ex and his wife. When I first started this battle I was being represented by another attorney who failed to do his job. My son was taken from me the first court appearance. I then came to Avvo and found Mr Means, the man that saved my child from an abusic...e situation. Not only did Mr Means get my child back for me but I now have full custody of my child, FULL! My case was not an easy simple one, there was a lot of work that needed to be done. A lot that needed to be fixed and not one time did Mr Means break under pressure or lead me astray. Even when I thought all hope was lost Mark brought me right back to being hopeful. This man was more than just an attorney for me, he was someone who believed in me and my case. He didn’t stop doing what was right by my son and I. I rate him five stars because I love my son more than all that stars in the sky, and if it was not for Mr. Means I would not have him right now! This man is a complete professional and knows what he’s doing.

Posted by Kaylee | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Child custody

Mark fought hard and didn’t Give up with winning My Case. He did everything in his will power to make me and My Mom Happy. I would recommend using him he’s very On top of things and very Good with you walking Out the door Happy!

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Mark Leroy Means's Lawyer Endorsements

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Family lawyer | Jan 07

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"Mark is a smart lawyer. He is quick on his feet, social, and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2005

Certificate of Mediation, University of Missouri

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Boise State University Public Policy Department

2008 - Present

Adjunct Professor: Mediation & Public Policy, Boise State University

2007 - Present

Lead Attorney, Means Law Office

Associations

2010 - Present

Idaho Family Law Section

member

2006 - Present

Idaho Trial Lawyer Association

Secretary/Treasurer

2006 - Present

Idaho Mediation Association

member

2006 - Present

Idaho Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

member

2006 - Present

Idaho State Bar

Member

2016 - 2017

Idaho Trial Lawyer Association

Secretary/Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Custody to DAD

Primary custody to Father Sole Legal Custody to Father

Protection Order for Client

Obtained Protection Order

Car Crash Settled $100,000.00

$100k

Car Crash $350,000.00

$350,000.00

Sole Custody for Mother

Sole Custody & Fees

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Education

2005

University of Missouri, Columbia

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of California - Davis

BA Communications

2002

University of California - Davis

BA Organizational Studies

Speaking Engagements

2017

Boise State University

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Languages

English

Activity

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