I am a native of Seattle. I practice exclusively in family law in King and Pierce counties. I have been chosen by my peers as one of Washington’s best family law lawyers by The Best Lawyers in America, 27th Ed. I have also been designated as a Super Lawyer for 2021 and 2022 through a process that includes peer review and that recognizes only 5% of the attorneys in each state. I limit the number of cases that I will take at any one time. The quality of my work and achieving an efficacious outcome for my clients are my primary focus.
Practice areas
My areas of concentration include heavily contested cases with issues of domestic violence, drug & alcohol abuse, neglect and psychiatric issues. I also have extensive experience with interstate and international custody and parental abduction cases.
35 years
Separation cases include both married and unmarried couples in a Committed Intimate Relationship (a/k/a C.I.R., or Meretricious). I have extensive experience with long-term marriages and complicated estates involving professionals and small businesses.
35 years
35 years
35 years
35 years
35 years
Languages spoken
English
Gouras Law Firm, PLLC
6703 S. 234th Street
Suite 300
Kent, WA, 98032
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1986 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2015 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2014 |
Who's Who in American Law -Marquis | Recognition of Achievement | 2011 |
Who's Who in American Law -Marquis | Recognition of Achievement | 2010 |
Who's Who in American Law -Marquis | Recognition of Achievement | 2009 |
Who's Who in American Law -Marquis | Recognition of Achievement | 2008 |
Recognition of Achievement | Who's Who in American Law -Marquis | 2007 |
Attendee Missing Children's Day w/ Gov. Gary Locke | Operation Lookout | 2003 |
Recognition of Achievement | Who's Who in American Law -Marquis | 2001 |
Recognition of Achievement | Who's Who in American Law -Marquis | 2000 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Member | Gouras & Amis PLLC | 2008 - Present |
Commissioner Pro Tem (Temporary) | King County Superior Court | 2013 - 2013 |
Owner | The Gouras Law Firm PLLC | 2007 - 2007 |
Partner | Hillman & Gouras LLP | 1997 - 2006 |
Owner | Law Office of Mark Gouras | 1993 - 1997 |
Associate | Taylor Kiefer & Bartlett | 1987 - 1993 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | Member | 2014 - Present |
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | 1989 - 1990 |
American Bar Association | Member | 1988 - 1989 |
American Bar Association | Member | 1987 - 1988 |
King Co. Bar Association | Member | 1986 - 1996 |
ABA Faimly Law Section | Member | 1986 - 1991 |
King County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 1986 - 1991 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Elias Publishing, LLC | Divorce in King County Superior Court: A Practical Guide to Representing Yourself in Court | 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Puget Sound School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
University of Washington | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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International Conference of Professionals | Hague Convention | 2002 |
International Conference for Missing Children for Northwest Professionals | Child Custody Litigation Under the Hague Convention | 1996 |
International Conference for Missing Children for Northwest Professionals | Continuing jurisdiction under the Greenlaw Case | 1994 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Parentage of McGlynn | Unpublished opinion in Div. I of Court of Appeals |
Marriage of Pennamen | Published opinion in Div. I Court of Appeals |
Marsh v. Whitson |
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Alia Ahmed, Family Attorney on Jul 9, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have worked on opposing sides with Mr. Gouras. Mr. Gouras is hardworking, honest and compassionate towards the needs of his clients. I highly endorse his work.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Alia Ahmed, Family Attorney on Jul 9, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have worked on opposing sides with Mr. Gouras. Mr. Gouras is hardworking, honest and compassionate towards the needs of his clients. I highly endorse his work.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Douglas Becker, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 2, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse Mark has a highly knowledgeable and effective advocate.
Kimberly McKeag, Family Attorney on Aug 8, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Deborah Gordon, Family Attorney on May 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Virginia Amis, Family Attorney on Mar 28, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. I first met Mark Gouras when we were opposing on a family law case. He conducted himself with integrity and impressed me with his knowledge and skill. We have been partners for several years and my respect for him has grown. He is dedicated to his clients' needs and keeps abreast of the constant changes in family law. He is a fine litigator and negotiator and his clients benefit from his skill.
Rachel Luke, Family Attorney on Mar 21, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Gary Slater, Family Attorney on Apr 20, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked opposite of Mr. Gouras in numerous matters. I have also had occasion to refer clients to him when I have been unavailable or due to potential conflicts of interest. He is honest, respectful, knowledgeable and professional in every regard. He and I have always endeavored to achieve fair and equitable resolutions for our respective clients, thereby saving thousands of dollars in fees and costs and achieving a result which would fall within the range of a likely trial outcome. Those clients who I have referred to him have, to a person, reported that they were well served by Mr. Gouras and his competent staff. I would have no hesitancy whatsoever in recommending his services highly.
Jason Gaber, Family Attorney on Apr 19, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have had several cases where Mark is the opposing attorney over the last 10 years. In each case he handled the matter professionally and represented his client's interests with passion and excellence. I would not hesitate to recommend Mark to someone on a family law matter because I am confident they would be in good hands.
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