Mark Kramer

Mark Kramer

3.9
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 44 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

520 SW 6th Ave Ste 1010, Portland, OR

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 65%

Full ranges of family law - divorce and custody; child and spousal support; adoptions; domestic partnerships; grandparent and third party rights.

42 years

65%
Personal Injury 20%

Vehicle accidents; slip and fall; negligence; wrongful death

42 years

20%
Civil Rights 15%

Suits against government entities for denial of civil rights - e.g., false arrest; excessive force; wrongful death; failure to protect rights of children.

42 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 44 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1981

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Law Offices of Mark Kramer

520 SW 6th Ave Ste 1010, Portland, OR, 97204

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Mark Kramer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews

Posted by Lynn | September 20, 2013 | Personal Injury

Mark and his staff did a great job handling my personal injury case...

Mark and his staff did a great job handling my personal injury case. As a first time plaintiff, and hopefully last, Mark made what was a difficult time in my life, a bit less stressful. Mark kept in contact with me via numerous emails and phone calls, walked me through each stage as it progressed, an...d always answered my many questions with great detail, never sugar coating the situation and always giving me both sides of the coin, whether good or bad. Mark valued my opinion and was always open to my suggestions, right down to who we hired as our expert witness and mediator…I always felt in control of my case. Mark always maintained transparency, copying me on all correspondence with opposing council and always consulting with me prior to making any decisions or responding to questions from opposing council. In addition, his entire staff was always professional, yet laid-back and down to earth, not stuffy and pretentious like some law firms. Overall, I was very impressed with Mark’s professionalism and knowledge of the law as it related to my case. Needless to say after having learned a great deal about the legal system and the many laborious steps involved in a law suit, my case ended with a satisfactory settlement, in no small part due to Mark and his staff. I would gladly refer family and friends to Mark.

Posted by Debra | September 15, 2013

Thought you disliked whom you are sueing, wait till you meet this fellow

Didnt file as I requested. Wanted to use people that he associates with and not the best for the actual job. Misleads by misquotes, tries to confuse and runs up the tab by you having to repeat the same information over and over and over again. He didnt seem to engage until the very end, and then in... a misleading manor.

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2012

Honest and a Hard Worker

Mark is a wealth of knowledge and is always on top of legal paper work. Mark keeps in touch with you and even after a full day in court it is not uncommon to recieve an enail at 1 am to keep in touch. Mark takes time with you to dicuss what ways will be best in your case.

Posted by mikel | July 05, 2010 | Alimony

Can't collect Spousal Support?...Mark Kramer can—He did it for me!

After my divorce took place and there was spousal support awarded to me, my ex-husband would not pay. I found Mark Kramer as an attorney who specializes in getting support paid to the awarded party. Mark was great, he handled everything for me and even found resources to claim that I did not know we...re available. I cannot recommend him highly enough; he cares, he stays on top of what's taking place, and he kept me informed with phone calls, letters, and emails. Even more, his entire office staff were there for me as well, with understanding and support in so many ways.

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Legal help with divorce and child custody issues

Mr. Kramer is a brilliant and straight forward attorney. His tenacity in researching and advocating my case was remarkable.

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Mark Kramer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Berman

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Mark on a matter which presented some very unusual facts, together with a number of complicated legal issues. I was extremely impressed by the wealth of knowledge that Mark brought to the matter. I was equally impressed by the extreme compassion that he demonstrated towards his clients, while at the same time providing passionate and powerful advocacy on their behalves. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Loren Thompson

Family lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a new attorney in the Portland Metro area and have relied on Mr. Kramer for advice and support. In addition to being knowledgeable about the law, he is a decent and compassionate person. I do not hesitate at all in recommending Mr. Kramer to potential clients."

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David Bean

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mark is smart, tenacious, and well known as such in the community. If you have a grandparent (third party) case or a contempt case, think Mark Kramer."

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Jonathan Berman

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Reprimand issued in OR, 2019

updated on 10/22/2019

This means the lawyer did something wrong but the bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Reprimand issued in OR, 2013

updated on 02/27/2013

This means the lawyer did something wrong but the bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

1984

Distinguished Service, National Lawyers Guild

Work Experience

2009 - 2010

Pro Tem Judge, Multnomah County Circuit Court

1987 - 1987

Committee Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee

1984 - 1987

Staff Attorney, St. Andrew Legal Clinic

1981 - 1984

Attorney, Metropolitan Public Defender

Associations

1984 - Present

Oregon State Bar Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Fellows v. Coombs

$1.3 million recovery

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Education

1981

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2009

Monthy Series

Stalking Orders

2006

Annual Family Law Conference

Contempt and Enforcing Judgments

2005

Family Law Update

Relationship Agreements

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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