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Mark Marston Demaray

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Avvo Rating8.9
  • Edmonds, WA
  • Licensed for 38 years
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About Mark

Mark M. Demaray is an attorney in the State of Washington where the majority of his practice involves handling adoptions and assisted reproductive technology matters. He is an adoptive parent of two children, is a member of the Washington State Adoption Council, was appointed to and served on the Washington State Adoption Commission and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. He has been active in the review and drafting of adoption legislation in Washington for many years.

Practice areas

UnknownFamilyAdoption
  1. Adoption: 85%

    37 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Family: 10%

  3. Unknown: 5%

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145 3rd Ave S Ste 201
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145 3rd Ave S Ste 201
Edmonds, WA, 98020-3593

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StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive198112/05/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Angel in AdoptionCongressional Coalition on Adoption Institute2007
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
FellowAmerican Academy of Adoption Attorneys1992 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysFellow1992 - Present
Washington State Adoption Council N/AN/A
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysPresident2011 - 2012
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysBoard of Trustees2010 - 2013
Washington State Adoption Commission N/A1990 - 1991
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
WSBA CLE Materials New Legislation and Case Law in Adoption and ARTSN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Lewis & Clark Law SchoolJuris Doctor 1981
University of WashingtonN/A1976
Seatte Pacific CollegeN/AN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Washington State Bar Association Adoption SeminarsAdoption and Assisted Reproduction in WashingtonN/A
King County Bar AssociationAdoption in WashingtonN/A
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysAdoption Legislation and Updates N/A

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Four time winner

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Mark has handled all four of my adoptions over the last several years - most recently in december 2013. From my perspective, I would say he genuinely simplifies the process. His fees are very reasonable. He has a terrific support staff. If you have questions or need follow up on something, I don't think I have ever had to wait more than an hour for a response. I can't think of a single way Mark could improve his practice. I have worked with several attorneys in several different practice areas over the years - Mark is the top of the heap.

Thanks very much

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Mark helped us with our adoption and it was a great experience. Could not have gone more smoothly and ended up under estimated costs overall - plus he helped us understand the Adoption Tax Credit to get our fees and costs refunded.
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Michele Hinz, Adoption Attorney on Dec 12, 2007
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known and worked with Mark Demaray on adoption related matters for over 17 years. He is highly respected in the adoption community not only locally but nationally for both his integrity and his ability.

Steven Burkhalter, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 5, 2007
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer's work. One of the foremost adoption attorneys in Washington State.

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