Atty. Mark Robert Johnsen
Mark Robert Johnsen is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, especially municipality defense, land use and environmental litigation and 1 other area of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Especially Municipality Defense & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Mark Robert Johnsen at a Glance
Mark Robert Johnsen is a Shareholder based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Karr Tuttle Campbell A Professional Service Corporation. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Washington (1980). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1980) and Harvard University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Trustee, 1988-1990, King County, Washington State and American Bar Associations Washington Defense Trial Lawyers. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Robert Johnsen
- Mark Robert Johnsen is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, especially municipality defense, land use and environmental litigation and 1 other area of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Mark practices at Karr Tuttle Campbell A Professional Service Corporation in Seattle, WA
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Mark Robert Johnsen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Robert Johnsen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Land Use & Zoning in Seattle
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Civil Litigation in Seattle
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Government & Administrative Law in Seattle
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Mark Robert Johnsen is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Washington →
Appellate Practice in Seattle
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
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.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-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 Seattle Choose Mark Robert Johnsen
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 Robert Johnsen's practice in the field of zoning, litigation, government, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Robert Johnsen brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering zoning, litigation, and government, Mark Robert Johnsen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Mark Robert Johnsen 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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