Atty. Mark R. Arend
Mark Arend is a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, a skilled businessman, and a family lawyer with McKinley Irvin.
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Mark R. Arend is a Partner based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at McKinley Irvin. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Washington (2008). Educated at Seattle University School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Washington B.A. Psychology (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mark Arend is a U.S
- Air Force fighter pilot, a skilled businessman, and a family lawyer with McKinley Irvin
- Using his unique background in the Air Force and business realm, Mark knows how to aggressively negotiate the case outcomes that his clients deserve and need
- Over the years, he has received a variety of legal awards and recognitions, including a 10/10 “Superb” rating on Avvo and the WSBA Pro Bono Award from the Washington State Bar Association
- As a family law attorney, Mark's goal is simple: to protect his clients' rights and provide the knowledgeable legal guidance that they need
- More importantly, he strives to make a personal connection with each client, understand their objectives, and make these goals a reality
- Mark practices in a wide range of practice areas, including child custody, support, divorce, domestic violence, military family law, and more
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Mark R. Arend's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark R. Arend handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Mark R. Arend is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Washington →
Mark R. Arend is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Washington →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mark R. Arend is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Washington →
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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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