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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 .
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38 years | 1,563 cases
38 years | 500 cases
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State: Idaho
Acquired: 2002
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1988
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65 Client Reviews
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Posted by Scott | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Professional, Compassionate & Thorough Representation
Mark Iverson is hands down the best adoption attorney you could ask for! Him and his team of experienced professionals work tirelessly to bring solutions to the table and are compassionate throughout the entire process. We are grateful to them for all of their hard work to create and very successful ...
Posted by Melissa | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Mark and Sarah are amazing!!!
Myself and children went through a very bad domestic violence situation with my ex-husband and after over two years of court proceedings, it is finally over. My ex signed over his parental rights voluntarily and the man that has been raising my kids for the past two years chose to adopt them. The kid...
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 Jennifer | July 24, 2017 | Adoption
Where do I start?
We came to Mark and his team to inquire about a step-parent adoption. They immediately made us feel comfortable and helped us every step of the way. They answered all of our questions (we had many), and were kind and clearly excited to help us along our journey. I highly recommend this team. Mark is ...
Posted by Erin | June 04, 2015 | Adoption
Totally professional and very compassionate!
Mark and his staff facilitated our adoption of our infant daughter. She is our first child and this was our first experience with adoption. Our daughter came into our lives quite unexpectedly (we had about 36 hours’ notice) and my husband and I were a mix of elated and shell-shocked. Mark handled all...
"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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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
1988 - Present
Owner, Mark R. Iverson, P.S.
2012 - Present
National Council For AdoptionMember
2010 - Present
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysFellow
2002 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
1988 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
Member
The Supreme Court affirmed termination of rights
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Guardianship
2015
Guardianship
2012
Foster Adoption Process
2011
Uniform Parentage Act
2011
Adoption Process
2011
Adoption Process
2010
Alternatives to Guardianship
2006
Adoptions and Step-Parent Adoptions
2004
Title 11 GAL Training
2004
Family Law
2013
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Top Contributor
Mark earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Can my fiance adopt my child before we get married?
07 Feb 2020
I’m 29 and I want to surprise my step mom to adopt me where do I state ?
19 Jan 2020
Can i legally have my husband adopt my son if i have no idea of who his bio dad is?
09 Dec 2019
Guardianship
18 May 2010
Foster Care Adoption
18 May 2010
Agency Adoption
18 May 2010