I enjoy interacting with people, and helping them resolve their disputes. My values include:
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Concern and capacity for each individual in light of their particular circumstances;
Civility and respect to lawyers and non-lawyers;
My reputation is aggressive, understanding and effective advocacy. I believe in working hard to achieve the best settlment possible through negotiation and mediation but when that is not possible to aggressively advocate for my clients in court.
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Chat withState: Oregon
Acquired: 1981
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
520 SW 6th Ave Ste 1010, Portland, OR, 97204
17 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by Laura | January 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Intervention to a Dependency Case(against CPS)
Mr. Mark Kramer has got to be the most honest attorney that I have ever dealt with. From the moment that I sought his council he has been direct and honest. When I had my first consult with him he said you may lose this case, as it is a hard case to fight. Mr. Kramer has made me feel like I am part...
Posted by Carol | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Visitation and grandparent rights
Mark did an excellent job for us. We are back in the loop with our beloved grandson. Mark is extremely knowledgeable and very well respected by the court system in this area and any other in family law. He listens, is compassionate, and works very hard to find a way through the muck into the light...
Posted by Don | November 24, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Excellence when you need it most.
In summary, Mark Kramer guided me through a very contentious and extended divorce proceeding that left me remarkably intact and able to move forward with my life. Specifically, I brought to him the need to conclude a 40 year marriage with fairness and as little hurt as possible. Mark explained the ...
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Mr. Kramer is an incredible attorney.
This attorney comes with high recommendations. Mr. Kramer has clearly taken the time to educate himself on all of the laws and during our case was able to identify what laws pertained to our case without having to look them up. Mark was very impressive with his knowledge and professionalism. Any time...
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2014
Excellent Firm
I had a very positive experience working with Mark Kramer and his associates. I never felt like I was in the dark as to how things were moving along. I never once questioned the integrity or honesty of the attorneys I worked with. I would definitely recommend this firm to others.
"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."
"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."
"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."
Family lawyer
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Reprimand issued in OR, 2019
updated on 10/22/2019This 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 02/27/2013This 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.
1984
Distinguished Service, National Lawyers Guild
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
1984 - Present
Oregon State Bar Family Law SectionMember
$1.3 million recovery
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Stalking Orders
2006
Contempt and Enforcing Judgments
2005
Relationship Agreements
2012
English
Legal Answers
I just found out that I have a 3 year old son. Can I sue the mother for alienation of affection?
10 Sep 2012
What could happen if I go against a court order parent times?
23 Jun 2012
My daughter has severe allergies, dr. wrote letter recommends move out of state, dad wont agree, will the judge authorize it?
08 Jun 2012