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Marc Christianson
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Summary
Marc is widely considered one of Washington state’s most accomplished divorce and family law attorneys. In practice since 1975, he focuses his practice on divorce cases involving complex financial and/or business interests. He’s also known for treating his clients with respect and compassion. In addition to litigation, he’s an experienced mediator, arbitrator and trained in Collaborative Law, offering alternative approaches to resolving divorce cases.
Education
- University of Puget Sound
- B.A. (1971)
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- Seattle University School of Law
- J.D. (1971) | Law
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Professional Experience
- Of Counsel
- McKinley Irvin
- - Current
- Law Practice Managing Partner
- McKinley Irvin
- - Current
- Owner
- Law Office of Marc T. Christianson
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- Partner
- Haarmann & Christianson
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- Partner
- Peterson, Haarmann & Christianson
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- Associate Attorney
- Peterson & Haarman
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- 11 Cardinal Rules of Family Law Mediation
- Pierce County Lawyer
- Suggestions for Better Mediation
- Washington State Bar Family Law Section Newsletter
Speaking Engagements
- QDROs and More: Mastering the Division and Assignment of Retirement Benefits in a Marital Dissolution, Washington State Bar Association CLE
- Uninsured Motorist Arbitration, Annual Year End Potpourri
- Tips and Tricks in Family Law, Family Law 101
- Preparation of Your Case and Client For Settlement Conference and Trial, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association CLE
- Experts Before Trial, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association CLE
Awards
- Best Lawyer, Family Law
- Best Lawyers in America
- Top 100 Attorneys in Washington State
- Washington Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyer
- Washington Super Lawyers
- AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5
- Martindale Hubbell
- Top 10 Attorneys in Washington State
- Washington Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
- Academy of Professional Family Mediators
- Member
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Fellow
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- Tacoma Pierce COunty Bar Association
- President
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- Tacoma Pierce COunty Bar Association
- Vice President
- - Current
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- Washington State Bar  # 5970
- Member
- - Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Washington
Fees
- Does Not Currently Practice Law
- Not Currently Accepting Clients
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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