Atty. Mark C. Lamb

Atty. Mark C. Lamb

Mark Lamb is a Shareholder and Chair of the Real Estate Practice Group at Carney Badley Spellman, with 26 years of experience practicing in Washington and California. His practice centers on three areas: real estate and land use, business litigation and transactions, and First Amendment, campaign finance, and election law.

Seattle Seattle 26 Years Experience 26 year
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About Mark C. Lamb at a glance

Mark C. Lamb is a real estate attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Carney Badley Spellman PS. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California and Washington, Washington State Bar Association (2000). Educated at University of California Los Angeles (J.D., 1998) and University of Oxford (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law (2026). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Lamb is a Shareholder and Chair of the Real Estate Practice Group at Carney Badley Spellman, with 26 years of experience practicing in Washington and California
  • His practice centers on three areas: real estate and land use, business litigation and transactions, and First Amendment, campaign finance, and election law
  • He represents residential and commercial developers, property owners, homeowner associations, executives, and privately held businesses of all sizes
  • His real estate work spans acquisitions, sales, financings, eminent domain proceedings, boundary disputes, and the formation of real estate investment LLCs and limited partnerships, including foreign investment in U.S. projects
  • On the business side, he serves as outside general counsel and strategic advisor on M&A, corporate governance, and internal investigations
  • A former four-term Mayor of Bothell and Bothell City Council member, Lamb also serves as campaign finance and public disclosure counsel to trade associations, PACs, legislative caucuses, and statewide campaigns

Practice Areas Explained

Mark C. Lamb's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark C. Lamb handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Seattle 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 venue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark C. Lamb

Where is Mark C. Lamb's law office located?
Mark C. Lamb's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Carney Badley Spellman PS. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark C. Lamb handle?
Mark C. Lamb focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Mark C. Lamb practiced law?
Mark C. Lamb has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Mark C. Lamb go to law school?
Mark C. Lamb earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (—); (B.A. Public Policy).
How can I contact Mark C. Lamb for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark C. Lamb received?
Mark C. Lamb's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Listed in.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California Los Angeles
- 1998
University of Oxford
- In Progress
B.A. Public Policy
Duke University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 500, 2026
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington Super Lawyers Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2021-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Puget Sound Business Journal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 40 Under 40 Honoree
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California
Washington, Washington State Bar Association
Admitted: 2000

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