Mark Kevin Baumann

Mark Kevin Baumann

4.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 36 years

Domestic violence Lawyer at Port Angeles, WA
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

1337 West 5th St, Port Angeles, WA

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

Custody and parenting are a primary area of focus for our firm. Mr. Baumann has expertise in attachment science and theory and childhood development.

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Contested and uncontested divorce and separation for non-married couples. Hourly and flat fee pricing available.

25%
Domestic Violence 25%

Domestic violence and high conflict cases are a primary area of focus for our firm.

25%
Family 25%

We help people in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, support, property division, and grandparent rights in both litigation and mediation.

38 years | 1,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 125-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 36 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Mark Baumann

1337 West 5th St, Port Angeles, WA, 98363

Mark Baumann - Mailing Address

PO Box 2088, Port Angeles, WA, 98362

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Mark Kevin Baumann's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Gail | October 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding legal services!

Mark Baumann and his legal team helped me through an emotionally and financially turbulent separation and divorce with excellent advice, fast service, flexibility, compassion and hard work. With Mark's help, backed up by Vanessa and Amanda, I felt respected, protected and guided out of a toxic and ...volatile situation with a minimum of stress, and a hard earned but fair settlement -- avoiding what would have been a very costly trial. Mark, Vanessa and Amanda are not only experienced, technically proficient to the letter, they also genuinely care. Going through this divorce is one of the worst things I have ever done, but I am grateful to have gone through it with some of the best people I have ever met. I can't recommend Mark and his team highly enough!

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

More than just a law office

Mark Baumann and the staff at his office are incredibly insightful, supportive, and professional people. I was looking specifically for an attorney adept at dealing with sociopathic personalities, and having no idea what to expect, when I stumbled across their genius. Mark explained to me his involv...ement with the High Conflict Institute, and stated they'd work with me to, "untangle the web of lies," that was my current case file. Those were some of the most relieving words I've ever heard. It was a time consuming process but one well worth the effort. The declaration they wrote on my behalf did untangle that web of lies, but not only that, it was tactful, to the point, and strictly factual. There was no exaggeration or unnecessary adjectives, there was no finger pointing; just a strategic dissection of what had been said, how it contradicted itself, and what actually occurred. It was really empowering to not engage in the game. Not only have they provide me legal assistance, they've provided me life assistance; guiding me towards resources to learn how to better manage my situation, communicate effectively in the face of hostility, and hold boundaries. They've provided expert advice to help strategize parenting techniques that focus on tactics within my scope of control, so I can work efficiently to better prepare my children and build their resiliency, and waste less time worrying about the ways my ex will damage them with toxicity. Separations and child custody battles are a devastating thing to go through, but the Law Office of Mark Baumann holds a superior skill, for truly making the most positive outcomes from even the most messy situations; I couldn't be more grateful for their help.

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Unhappy customer

I hired Mark Baumann to represent me in filing my divorce and getting custody of my beautiful children. SEVERAL months later I have very little to show for his work, and had to fire him and start over with a new attorney. He forgets your conversations, and have to go over and over them time & time ag...ain while I'm paying for it!!! Still after several months I have NO Child support while he has every excuse in the book why he can't get it for me. Going through a divorce and a custody battle is stressful enough, not receiving a bill from your attorney after three months.

Mark Baumann

Replied last October 13, 2016

First off, I would like to say thank you for your comment, I am sorry that you feel this way about my legal services. This is a very unusual response to receive from one of my clients. I strive to provide the highest quality service possible at all times and maintaining client satisfaction is a top priority for me, and for my staff members. If this comment is from an actual client, I would encourage you to contact me to discuss your matter. I am easy to get in touch with and would be happy to talk to you about any concerns you may have.

Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Custody Trial and Modification

Over the course of 4 years I was taken to court twice over custody. Mark was superb at hand holding me during the most difficult experiences of my life. Emotional support, guidance, understanding, and relative material were provided to me while we worked on my case together. I was a part of the whole... process of creating a parenting plan. The outcome of both cases ended in my favor which kept the best interest of our child in mind. The only thing better would've been never experiencing the dissolution of my family in the first place.

Posted by Noreen | August 26, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Supportive and Encouraging

Mr. Baumann has been my savior since he bagan helping me to end a marraige of 30yrs. Today continues to help me when the need arrises, he has been there when ever I've called.. I found him to be to be hard working, knowledgable, straight-forward and forthright, extremely honest and fair.

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Family lawyer | Oct 22

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"Mr. Baumann is a statewide figure in family law. He is not only an effective lawyer but he is also a coach and mentor to many lawyers throughout the state of Washington. I would recommend Mr. Baumann to anyone with a family law matter that needs a thoughtful advocate."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Distinguished Service Award, Clallam County Pro Bono Lawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Associate, High Conflict Institute

1998 - Present

Attorney, Mark Baumann, Attorney at Law P.S.

2014 - 2015

Director, Integrative Client Counseling Institute

2010 - 2013

DV Attorney, Quileute Tribe

2003 - 2015

Judge pro tem, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

2002 - 2002

Judge pro tem, Clallam County

Associations

2012 - Present

Washington Low Bono Professionals

Co-chair

2012 - Present

Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies

Associate

2009 - Present

High Conflict Institute

Associate

2009 - Present

Port Angeles High School, Peer Mediation

Advisory Committee

2008 - Present

Prevention Works!

Board Member

2008 - Present

Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts

Legal Advisor

1998 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1989 - Present

Family Law Section

Member

Clallam County Bar Association

Member

Makah Tribal Court Bar Member

Member

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Court Bar Member

Member

Guardian Ad Litem, Title 11 and 26

Clallam County Pro Bono Lawyers

Former Board Member

Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts

Legal Advisor

2008 - 2014

WSBA Alternative Dispute Resolution section,

Executive Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Wehr

won

State v. Maxey

won

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Education

2013

Portland State University

Graduate certificate program

2013

Family Relations Institute

Certificate

2008

Pepperdine University School of Law

Mediation certificate

2000

Washington University School of Law

Certificate

1988

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Integrative Client Counseling Institute CLE Neuroscience applied in Law Practice

2014

Family Law section, Annual conference, Washington State Bar Association Ethical and Effective Counseling

2013

2013

De-escalating intense emotions: The secrets of a hostage negotiator Managing emotions in litigation

2012

The Significance of Childhood Attachment in a Rural Family Law Practice Childhood attachment in family law

2012

Mediating High Conflict Disputes: Advanced Training for Dispute Resolution Professionals Mediating High Conflict Disputes

2011

Oregon Mediation Association, 25th annual conference High conflict cases: the courage to look at your behavior

2011

NW Dispute Resolution Conference Exploring High Conflict Cases

2010

Domestic Violence vigil, keynote speaker

Domestic violence

2009

Seattle University, 40 Hour Mediation Training

Managing High Confict in Mediation

2009

Parenting Matters conference

Celebrating Our Kids: The Importance of Sending Positive Messages

2009

Managing High Conflict People in Legal Disputes Managing High Conflict People in Legal Disputes

Publications

2014

Association of Family Conciliation Courts, Washington Chapter (AFCC-Cal) What to listen for, how to listen, and how to help: An Interpersonal Neurobiology perspective on Integrative Client Counseling for lawyers

2012

The Significance of Childhood Attachment in a Rural Family Law Practice, presntation materials Attachment Informed Top 10 To Do’s for Lawyers and Judges

2012

Clallam County Bar Association, CLE materials Attachment Informed Top 10 To Do’s for Lawyers and Judges

2011

2007

High conflict People: a book review High Conflict People in Legal Disputes: An essential book for the 21st Century Lawyer, book review, 2007

2004

Unknown How to search Washington Statues and WAC's with the State's web page

1998

Unknown The Lawyer's Internet Primer

1997

Unknown The Advanced Searchers Guide for Using CD Law

Languages

English

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