Marc Christianson
McKinley IrvinWhen it comes to the practice of family law, Marc Christianson has done it all: law practice managing partner for McKinley Irvin, distinguished solo and small-firm practitioner, experienced mediator and arbitrator, collaborative law expert, Superior Court Commissioner and Judge Pro Tem, founder of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Family Law Section, and former chair of the Washington State Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee. Over the course of his distinguished career, Marc established an enviable reputation among colleagues and clients alike--people who point to his wide-ranging legal knowledge and superior legal skills, his calm and responsive legal counsel, his extraordinary respect for the legal profession, and, above all, his steadfast commitment to excellence.
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Same Sex Family Law
- Does Not Currently Practice Law
- Not Currently Accepting Clients
- Washington
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- Law Practice Managing Partner
- McKinley Irvin
- Current
- University of Puget Sound
- B.A. (1971)
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- Seattle University School of Law
- J.D. (1971) | Law
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- 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
- 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
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- Washington State Bar # 5970
- Member
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- WSBA Family Law Section Board
- Executive Comittee
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- 11 Cardinal Rules of Family Law Mediation
- Pierce County Lawyer
- Suggestions for Better Mediation
- Washington State Bar Family Law Section Newsletter
- 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
Protecting Children During A Divorce - McKinley Irvin
As child custody attorneys, our goal is to protect your children and your relationship with them. Divorce is never easy, especially for children. Utilizing counselors, investigators, and other experts, McKinley Irvin can help you find the best parenting plan for your children. Learn more on our website. http://www.mckinleyirvin.com - (206) 397-0399
Focusing on Family Law - McKinley Irvin
Unlike some law firms, the Seattle family attorneys at McKinley Irvin only practice family law. This means we focus the entirety of our legal knowledge and efforts on helping families face and overcome complex legal challenges related to divorce, separation, child custody, child support, and more. This level of commitment is what makes us unique and provides the foundation our attorneys need to give each case the consideration, time, and care it deserves. For more information about our practice, call (206) 397-0399 or visit our website at http://www.mckinleyirvin.com/ to schedule your first appointment with a lawyer.
