Atty. Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn

Atty. Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn

Mark Quehrn, Bellevue's Office Managing Partner, focuses his practice on energy, water resources and commercial development. His areas of particular skill include project development, licensing, regulated industries, water law and commercial transactions.

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About Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn at a glance

Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn is an attorney based in Bellevue, Washington, practforg at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1982) and University of Washington (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law (2026). Serands clients in Bellevue, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mark Quehrn, Bellevue's Office Managing Partner, focuses his practice on energy, water resources and commercial development
  • His areas of particular skill include project development, licensing, regulated industries, water law and commercial transactions
  • He assists clients in the development of all types of energy facilities and water resource projects, including hydropower projects, wind power projects, renewable energy projects in the United States and internationally, electric transmission lines and water supply projects and facilities
  • Mark represents clients before the FERC and numerous other federal, state and local regulatory agencies
  • Substantive areas of expertise include the Federal Power Act (FPA), Public Utility Regulation, the National and State Environmental Policy Acts (NEPA/SEPA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Water Law and Indian Law
  • Mark's project development experience includes representing independent power producers and utilities in drafting, negotiating and closing energy project engineering, procurement and construction contracts, project purchase and sale agreements, water supply agreements, power purchase agreements and interconnection agreements

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practforg law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Bellevue 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 substantiand 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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Where is Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn's law office located?
Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn's law practice is located in Bellevue, Washington. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn go to law school?
Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (BA).
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What awards or recognition has Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn receiandd?
Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Animal Law.

Education

J.D.
The University of Michigan Law School
- 1982
BA
University of Washington
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Animal Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Utilities Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Water Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Clean Water Act
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Cogeneration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Electricity
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Endangered Species
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Hydroelectric
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Native American Affairs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Project Development
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Utility
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Water
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Water Rights
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Washington Law & Politics "Super Lawyers" 2007, 2009, 2011- Present
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Washington, Washington State Bar Association

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