Mark Kramer

Mark Kramer

3.9
Rating: 7.0

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 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Patricia | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Oh Oh,

Mark Kramer has no integrity. I hired Mark: he represented me for over a year, and sat on his *ss for 12 months, when it came time for the trial, the bottomline is, - - he was unprepared and a slam-dunk situation became the other parties' easy win...

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... of a Team and not just his client in this case. He pays attention to the detail but leave no weight to the small stuff. The Old saying is you can’t fight the Government; this saying is untrue with Mr. Mark Kramer by my side.

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 ...direct and simple way forward. When this was rejected by my spouse, he explained options while letting me make the final determination as to how I wished to proceed, all the while clearly honoring my ethical values. In the courtroom he was outstanding! He was able instantly to quote the relevant passages of law, was firm but never bullying, and followed through with every detail. Outside the courtroom, he was always available by email, and in person when need be. I have repeatedly recommended him to others, as one who can be trusted to do handle a divorce with justice and with gentleness. If the outcome really matters, Mark is your man.

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.

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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

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very 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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