Atty. Mark Arend
Mark Arend, a partner at McKinley Irvin, is an experienced family law attorney recognized for strategic advocacy, practical judgment, and a client-focused approach. He handles divorce, child custody and support, mediation, relocation, and complex divorce cases involving business interests, professionals, and military families.
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Mark Arend is a family law and adr attorney based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at McKinley Irvin. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association (2008). Educated at Seattle University (J.D., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark Arend, a partner at McKinley Irvin, is an experienced family law attorney recognized for strategic advocacy, practical judgment, and a client-focused approach
- He handles divorce, child custody and support, mediation, relocation, and complex divorce cases involving business interests, professionals, and military families
- Clients and colleagues value Mark for his calm demeanor, responsiveness, and commitment to integrity throughout the legal process
- He is known for balancing compassionate client service with skilled representation, helping clients navigate difficult family transitions with confidence
- A certified mediator, arbitrator, and Commissioner Pro Tempore for Pierce County, Mark is recognized for his ability to navigate both highly contested litigation and negotiated resolutions with professionalism and steady leadership
- Mark has also serves in leadership and service roles within the legal community, including as current President of the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and as a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL)
- Mark Arend is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law Arbitration, Family Law Mediation and Family Law
- Mark, who practices law in Tacoma, Washington, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tacoma are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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