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Mark R. Iverson is a Fellow in the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and a member of the National Council For Adoption. A 1985 graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, Mr. Iverson is married and has three adopted children.
Mr. Iverson is licensed to practice in the states of Washington and Idaho, providing legal services for adoptive families in the following areas: Step Parent Adoption; Private Adoption; International Adoption; Agency Adoption; Adult Adoption; and Foster Care Adoption.
In addition, Mr. Iverson handles guardianship matters.
To meet with Mr. Iverson for a free one half-hour consultation, call or toll free at .
Mark Iverson is a Fellow in the American Academy for Adoption Attorneys. Licensed: Washington/Idaho.
Adoption legal services for Washington and Idaho. Call for free consultation.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Adoption
75%
38 years | 1,563 cases
Guardianship
25%
38 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021 2019 2018
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6
2012
Licenses
Licensed in Idaho for 23 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 37 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Mark R. Iverson, P.S. Adoption & Guardianship Legal Services
(509) 462-3700
Fax
921 West Broadway, Suite 305, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by Tylene | November 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Great with kids!
Mark Iverson was great to work with. He was really great with talking to the kids and involving them in the adoption process. He also involved them in the court hearing which was really special to the kids. Mark Iverson makes it fun and very memorable for the whole family.
Posted by Don | October 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Great to work with!
Mark led us through the adoption process with ease when many others were unsure of what to do. We tried to get a paralegal to prepare all of the documents to save some money, mistake! That was a waste of time and money. When Mark and his team got on the case it got done right.
Posted by Stephanie | March 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Made dreams come true
Mark is a great lawyer to hire for adoption. He made the process easy for us. And was fast with getting the job done. Was very responsive when it came to taking phone calls and emails. Our experience with him only took about 6 weeks and we finally got to celebrate my husband adopting my son. I would ...
Posted by Stacey | January 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
We liked him so much that we hired him not once but twice!
He helped us with our 2 foster/adoptions. Each time was a good experience with him and his staff. I'm so thankful for his help as we grew our family. If we were going to adopt anymore we definitely would be calling him again and we recommend him to all of our family and friends.
Posted by Stacie | September 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Long Process - Great Support
We adopted a child from the foster care system. Our kiddo was in the system for 1,660 days. During that time Mark supported us with affidavit work as well as the OAA with birth parents. Mark cares so deeply about the children and families he works with and his staff are quick to reply and be suppor...
Mark Richard Iverson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I consider Mark Iverson to be an authority in the area of adoption. I have been his opponent and I can say he is a formidable foe. Still, I would easily recommend him, even to my own family."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is the most respected and competent adoption attorney in this area. I have practiced in family law for 19 years and refer all of my adoption cases to Mr. Iverson."
"Mark is a consummate professional and can be trusted in his work. He is easy to work with, allowing for effective communication and negotiation outside of the courtroom when appropriate and keeping argument in the courtroom where it belongs. He is a very busy attorney as his reputation and years of experience make him a popular guy for adoption and guardianship, but his relaxed style of communication gives respect to the importance of each matter that he handles. In Mark's work it is obvious that he cares about the families of the cases that he is involved in."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Mark is a terrific person and has an accomplished reputation in this community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a very thorough attorney and easy to work with. His years of experience have provided him a wealth of knowledge. He is trustworthy and approachable. He cares about the parents and children he works for and is respectful of the families he works with."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Iverson is the most well versed adoption attorney in the Spokane area. He is the most familiar with issues relating to the Interstate Compact as well as the Indian Child Welfare Act. Mr. Iverson processes the highest volume of adoptions in this area and is well repected by his peers. No other attorney in this area has Mr. Iverson's experience or knowledge of adoption law."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Lead Counsel Rating in Adoption Law, Lead Counsel
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Adoption Attorney, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Rated BV - Very High in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Harper Award, Foster Parent Association
2012
Volunteer Youth Attorney of the Year, Spokane County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Program
2012
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
cum laude, Gonzaga University School of Law
1986
Thomas More Scholarship Gonzaga Law School, Gonzaga Law School
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Owner, Mark R. Iverson, P.S.
Associations
2012 - Present
National Council For AdoptionMember
2010 - Present
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysFellow
2002 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
1988 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
John Doe and Jane Doe I v. John Doe I
The Supreme Court affirmed termination of rights
Education
1988
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Eastern Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Guardianship 101
Guardianship
2015
Second Annual CPG CE Conference
Guardianship
2012
Foster Adoption Process
Foster Adoption Process
2011
WSBA Juvenile Court Section
Uniform Parentage Act
2011
Prince of Peace Church
Adoption Process
2011
East Central Community Center
Adoption Process
2010
2010 Inter-County Guardianship Guardian Ad Litem Training
Alternatives to Guardianship
2006
Year-end Potpourri CLE
Adoptions and Step-Parent Adoptions
2004
October Bar Luncheon
Title 11 GAL Training
2004
Make Peace, Not War: A Collaborative Approach to Family Law
Family Law
Publications
2013
Spokane/CDA Woman
Building A Family Through Adoptioin
2000
Co-Author: Washington State Bar Association Family Law Deskbook
Guardians Ad Litem and Court-Appointed Special Advocates - Mark Iverson; Hon. Nancy Bradburn-Johnson
1996
Co-Author: Spokane County Bar Association Child Centered Residential Schedules
Child Centered Residential Schedules
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Mark earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my fiance adopt my child before we get married?
07 Feb 2020
Q&A
I’m 29 and I want to surprise my step mom to adopt me where do I state ?
19 Jan 2020
Q&A
Can i legally have my husband adopt my son if i have no idea of who his bio dad is?
09 Dec 2019
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Guardianship
18 May 2010
Legal Guide
Foster Care Adoption
18 May 2010
Legal Guide
Agency Adoption
18 May 2010