Mark K Davis

Mark K Davis

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Edmonds, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Securities & Investment Fraud, Personal Injury ... +2 more

100 Second Avenue S., Ste. 190, Edmonds, WA

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Brain Injury 10%

19 years

10%
Insurance 10%

19 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 18 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Dethlefs Sparwasser Reich Dickerson

100 Second Avenue S., Ste. 190, Edmonds, WA, 98020

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Mark K Davis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robert | May 2, 2010

Lawsuit against Major Insurance Company

We took on a Major Insurance Company and it suffices to say that we celebrated a huge victory at the end!! Mark guided me through the complex legal process offering me honest options and consequent chances of success or failure, leaving the final control with me.I always felt that they had my best i...nterest in mind. If you have to go through a legal process, you might as well do it with somebody like Mark Davis.

Posted by Michael | January 29, 2010

Recommendation for Mark Davis for FINRA investment firm dispute

Recommendation for Mark Davis to anybody needing an attorney for a FINRA case The following details the relationship I had with Mark Davis over a period of approximately a year and a half while engaged in an arbitration dispute with a nationally known investment brokerage firm. It began with a ph...one call from Mark in response to a letter I sent to several law firms in the area known to handle this type of case. It ended with a successful outcome one week after the completion of the mitigation process. I would strongly recommend him and his law firm to any individuals who feel that they have been wronged during a fiduciary relationship with their brokerage firm: I feel Mark is very competent in this area of the law and has ample experience handling this type of case. Moreover, Mark's firm has the resources and personnel with many additional years of FINRA case experience both as arbitrators and attorneys for the claimant. Mark had access to these resources and utilized them freely during the course of our case. I also believe Mark possesses a keen intellect and as such is able to assimilate and utilize a large amount of information provided in manner which best describes and benefits the case. Mark always appeared to me to be aware that the person who best understood all the details and facts of the case was the claimant. Mark encouraged feedback not just a few time but continually throughout the entire year and a half period required by our case. Mark was open to all of my ideas or suggestions and encouraged me to provide additional information or make corrections. This I appreciated very much as I have no legal training. When Mark felt there was a better approach or one different from mine, he explained it so a person who is not lawyer can understand his position and not feel rebuffed. He never rushed or brushed aside these explanations. As such I had the feeling we were working together as a team as opposed to simply hiring an attorney. It is very easy to talk to Mark. He is relaxed and does not attempt to impress you with legal jargon or his legal wisdom. He tried to explain legal issues in way that a layman can understand and that I appreciated very much. Mark provided copies of all documents which were to be used in very timely fashion. He also provided a time line for the overall case and updated it when required. One might say that this is to be expected, but Mark was, I believe, exceedingly conscientious about providing this information along with very understandable explanations as to what they meant and how they were to be used. The information Mark provided was always totally accurate. Mark was very open about of the costs to pursue our arbitration claim which again one might say should be expected. However, I feel Mark went out of his way to be diligent about conveying all possible costs and potential risks. These risks and costs were provided in language I could understand and allowed me to arrive on decisions which I felt made sense. I cannot recall any situation where the information provided was either incomplete or erroneous. Mark responded immediately to my e-mails or phone calls unless he was in court or preparing for court. Overall, court preparation and court appearances were insignificant in terms of Mark's accessibility during course of the case. Mark was rigorously honest and forthright about the strong points and weak points of our case as it developed. As it turned out, what Mark's initial and on going evaluations of case were, proved to be correct in the finale outcome. Finally, all though there is no way to document this, I firmly believe that had we not had an open, give and take relationship during the entire process including the day when mediation took place, the results may not have resulted in a successful or as successful an outcome.

Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2009

Very Impressive

Mark Davis handled a personal injury case for me and I was very satisfied with Mr. Davis' handling of my case and also with the results. He had a very thorough understanding of the facts in my case, my concerns, and the law. I would highly recommend him!

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Mark K Davis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alia Ahmed

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Davis is an focused attorney who is committed to his client's best interests. His diligence, ethics and knowledge sets him apart from his peers. I regularly refer people to him on matters as I can be sure he will provide excellent service."

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Pellegrino Certa

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mark for a number of years. He is a top-notch attorney who advocates for his clients relentlessly. I know, because I refer potential clients to him and they come back to me to tell me what an outstanding job Mark had done representing them. I know that when I refer potential clients to Mark that they are in good hands."

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Lara Dethlefs

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mark is one of the best employment lawyers you could be lucky enough to work with. His vast knowledge in this area of law allows him to be a tough negotiator for his clients. Mark quickly sees the big picture and is able to efficiently provide salient advice to his clients. I highly endorse Mark Davis."

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David Gardner

Litigation lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mark is a hard worker who brings a reasonable and diligent approach to his clients' matters. His effort gets results and he is always a consummate professional."

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Jody Reich

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mark is conscientious, takes time with his clients and anticipates issues so that beneficial strategies are put in place for their benefit. I recommend contacting Mark for any employment-related problem, whether it be a severance package negotiation or a discrimination claim."

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Cheryl Farrish

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a creative and skillful litigator. He has the ability to walk into a room and establish immediate rapport with everyone in the room, from senior attorneys to blue collar workers. He is confident, works very hard for his clients, and has achieved remarkable success in cases that would be considered "difficult" by conventional standards. I endorse Mark's work without reservation."

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David Ranz

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I confidently refer clients to Mr. Davis knowing that he will provide a personal touch, and work diligently to get a great result."

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Dan Mensonides

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not long ago I needed some special expertise on a pro bono matter I was handling. My clients had been unfairly treated by an investment firm. I consulted with a number of securities lawyers and Mark was by far the most helpful. I was impressed by his knowledge, skill, and willingess to help."

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Wendy Gombert

Commercial real estate lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a highly able and intelligent practitioner. He is an excellent communicator who is also extremely personable. His wealth of experience and in depth knowledge of commercial and IP litigation is always a fund of information. I feel very comfortable and confident turning to him for help and advice in our unique intersection of specialist law practices."

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Pellegrino Certa

Personal injury lawyer

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George Kargianis

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Cheryl Farrish

Personal injury lawyer

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David Ranz

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Finalist, Mark Reutlinger Scholarship for Excellence in Legal Writing

2005

International Trade Seminar, Georgia State University School of Law

2004

Trustee Scholar, Seattle University School of Law

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Dethlefs Sparwasser Reich Dickerson

2014 - 2017

Member, Schlemlein Fick & Scruggs PLLC

2012 - 2014

Partner, Badgley Mullins Turner PLLC

2007 - 2012

Associate, Badgley Mullins Law Group

2005 - 2007

Law Clerk, Badgley Mullins Law Group PLLC

2003 - 2005

Paralegal, Law Offices of John W. Hathaway PLLC

Associations

2017 - Present

Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2007 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

Education

2006

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor cum laude

2001

University of Washington -Seattle

BA

Publications

2018

2007

Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA) Journal Forum Shopping

Languages

English

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