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J. Mark Weiss, AAML, JD
(Lawyer/Mediator)
Mark helps divorcing and separating clients resolve conflict so they can move forward. Mark works to help his clients reach reality-based agreements that are consistent with their needs, values, and goals.
Mark is full-time collaborative divorce attorney and mediator, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. In 2005, he received the 'Attorney of the Year' award from the Wash. State Bar Assn. Family Law Section. He is called a 'Super Lawyer' by Washington Law and Politics Magazine. Mark is particularly skilled in cases involving complex property and financial issues, including businesses, and in complex parenting matters. Mark has taught and written extensively on community property, business, and other family law issues. He has served on boards and committees to improve justice, and trains attorneys in collaborative law. Besides family law, he has practiced law in diverse areas, including construction, contracts, real property, business, probate and estate planning, bankruptcy, and aviation. The Washington Supreme Court does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law and the awards and recognitions listed are not requirements to practice law in Washington
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Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Director, King County Collaborative Law (2007)
Secretary, King County Collaborative Law (2008- )
Secretary/Trustee, King County Bar Association (2005-2008)
King County Superior Court mandatory arbitration program arbitrator (1992-2008)
Wash. State Bar Assn. Mandatory Alternative Dispute Resolution Rule task force (1996)
Wash. State Bar Assn. Family Law Section Executive Committee (1997-2005)
Chair, Wash. State Bar Assn. Family Law Section (2003-04)
Associate Editor, Washington Family Law Deskbook (1998, 2005-06) and chapter author (2006)
Author, various articles on family law
Member/delegate to various court committees concerning family law issues and privacy court rules
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| Professional Licenses |
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Attorney at Law, Washington Supreme Court, 1987
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| General Comments |
Frequent speaker and author on Collaborative Law topics.
For more information, go to www.mark-weiss.com
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| Areas of Practice |
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Collaborative Law
Family Law
Mediation
Teaching
Trainer
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| Education |
| Undergraduate Education |
| University of Washington, B.A., 1982 |
| Professional Education |
Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College, J.D., 1987
Numerous courses and seminars on legal issues, Collaborative Law, Mediation, and Dispute Resolution, including with national trainers. |
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| Collaborative Practice Training |
| Year |
Training Type |
Instructor |
Hours |
| 2003 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
Marion F. Korn |
6 |
| 2005 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
Marion F. Korn |
12 |
| 2005 |
Mediation Training |
Kathy Rice |
40 |
| 2006 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
Pauline H. Tesler |
12 |
| 2006 |
Advanced Mediation Training |
Kathy Rice |
24 |
| 2006 |
Basic Interdisciplinary Training |
George Richardson et al |
20 |
| 2007 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
I was instructor |
4 |
| 2007 |
Advanced Mediation Training |
Erica Ariel Fox |
24 |
| 2007 |
Conflict Resolution Training |
William Eddy |
12 |
| 2008 |
The Collaborative Team Approach in Handing Parenting Plan Disputes |
I was instructor |
1 |
| 2008 |
Collaborative Law and Ethics |
I was instructor |
2 |
| 2008 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
I was instructor |
6 |
| 2008 |
Conflict Resolution Training |
William Eddy |
12 |
| 2008 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
I was instructor, Felbeck, Hohlbein, Shaub, Twitchell |
6 |
| 2008 |
Advanced Collaborative Law training |
Pauline Tesler |
8 |
| 2008 |
Introduction to Collaborative Law |
I was instructor |
6 |
| 2008 |
Advanced Mediation Training |
Kenneth Cloke |
5 |
| 2009 |
Advanced Family Mediation |
Joan Goldsmith |
7 |
| 2009 |
Use of High End Goals in Collaborative Cases |
I was instructor |
1 |
| 2009 |
Introductory Collaborative Law Training |
I was instructor, Hohlbein, Felbeck, Shaub, Twitchell |
6 |
| 2009 |
Advanced workplace mediation training |
Kenneth Cloke |
5 |
| 2009 |
Systems theory and 2-coach model |
Jenkins, Lucas |
3 |
| 2009 |
Intermediate-Advanced Collaborative Law Training |
I was instructor, Felbeck |
6 |
| 2009 |
Nonverbal Communication and Facial Expressions |
I was instructor, Schatzel |
1.5 |
| 2009 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
I was instructor, Seattle Collaborative Law Training & Learning Center |
13 |
| 2009 |
Ethics as Core to the Collaborative Paradigm |
I was instructor |
1.5 |
| 2009 |
Intermediate Interdisciplinary Training |
I was instructor, McCollam, Gardner-Brown, Colby |
8 |
| 2010 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training (Seattle, WA) |
I was instructor. Weiss, Felbeck, Twitchell, Lucas |
13 |
| 2010 |
Intermediate Collaborative Law Training (Bellingham) |
I was instructor, Weiss, Felbeck |
7 |
| 2010 |
Intermediate Collaborative Law Training (Seattle) |
I was instructor. Weiss, Felbeck |
7 |
| 2010 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training (Kelowna, BC) |
I was instructor, Weiss, Felbeck, Twitchell, Lucas |
13 |
| 2010 |
Neuroscience and Mindsight |
Dan Siegel, MD |
7 |
| 2010 |
Coaching for interest-based dispute resolution |
Kenneth Cloke |
5 |
| 2011 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
I was instructor, Felbeck, Lucas, Twitchell |
13 |
| 2011 |
Advanced Workshop in Negotiation and Client Counseling |
I was instructor, Lucas |
7 |
| 2011 |
Mediation: Taking the War Out of our Words |
Sharon Strand Ellison |
7 |
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** I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals. I verify that I meet the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and that I apply the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals in my collaborative practice.
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** I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Trainers I verify that I am a Collaborative Practice trainer who meets those Minimum Standards.
** I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for a Collaborative Basic Training. I verify that the basic training that I offer as a Collaborative Practice trainer meets those Minimum Standards.
IACP does not verify the information provided by the professionals listed in this directory.
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