Marc Christianson

Marc Christianson

McKinley Irvin
  • Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Family Law
  • Washington
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Biography

When 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.

Practice Areas
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
Fees
  • Does Not Currently Practice Law
  • Not Currently Accepting Clients
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington
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Professional Experience
Law Practice Managing Partner
McKinley Irvin
Current
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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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
- Current
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
- Current
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Tacoma Pierce COunty Bar Association
President
- Current
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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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WSBA Family Law Section Board
Executive Comittee
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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
Websites & Blogs
Website
Attorney Profile
Website
Puyallup Office
Blog
Recent Blog Posts
Contact & Map
McKinley Irvin
1201 Pacific Avenue
Suite 2000
Tacoma, WA 98402
Telephone: (253) 256-1265