Attorney · Serving Mountlake Terrace, WA · 44+ Years Experience
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About Mark D. Summers at a Glance
Mark D. Summers is an attorney based in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Texas (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1983). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1982) and Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1979). Serves clients in Mountlake Terrace, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark D. Summers
- Mark D. Summers is a lawyer
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Mark practices in Mountlake Terrace, WA
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Mountlake Terrace
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 Mountlake Terrace 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.
Mountlake Terrace Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Mountlake Terrace-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Mountlake Terrace Choose Mark D. Summers
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark D. Summers's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark D. Summers brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Mark D. Summers can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Mountlake Terrace
A Mountlake Terrace-based practice means Mark D. Summers attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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