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.
Energy Law & More Attorney · Serving Bellevue, WA
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About Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn at a Glance
Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn is a environmental and energy attorney based in Bellevue, Washington, practicing 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). Serves clients in Bellevue, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bellevue.
Environmental Law in Bellevue
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Energy & Utilities Law in Bellevue
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Bellevue
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 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 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.
Bellevue Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bellevue-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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Why Clients in Bellevue Choose Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn
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 Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn's practice in the field of environmental and energy.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering environmental and energy, Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bellevue
A Bellevue-based practice means Markham A. "Mark" Quehrn 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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