Jonathan Mark Weiss

Biographical Information

After years of practicing conventional family law for about two decades, J. Mark Weiss has re-tooled his practice to focus solely on helping clients resolve their disputes without using the courts. Prior to taking his current path, Mark had extensive experience in most issues that face family law practitioners, settling most cases but also gaining significant courtroom and trial experience. Since then, Mark has had extensive training in conflict resolution, and has become experienced assisting clients reach settlements without using either the court or methods that involve positional negotiations. Mark is particularly experienced and skilled in cases involving businesses and complex property issues, including professional practices, and complex parenting (custody/visitation) matters.

It is Mark's philosophy to respect every client as an individual, and to provide advice and services that are appropriate to each client's unique family law situation. Mark understands the challenges of divorce, and focuses on helping clients achieve long-term solutions that are consistent with t the expense of their long-term goals and interests. That focus is enhanced by an exceptional understanding of the law, mediation, and Collaborative Divorce skills, and other relevant principles.

J. Mark Weiss is rated among the "Top 25" Family Law attorneys in the State of Washington by Washington Law & Politics Magazine. Mark is recognized and respected as a leader in Washington for his expertise in substantive divorce law, in addition to Collaborative Divorce, divorce settlement negotiation, and mediation. Formerly a successful conventional attorney experienced in litigation and conventional settlement processes, Mark has become skilled in non-adversarial dispute resolution processes and methods. In January 2007, Mark had his last divorce trial to transform his practice into a full-time Collaborative Divorce lawyer and divorce mediator.

Mark has taught and written extensively, including as a contributor to peer-reviewed journals and books, in areas as diverse as Collaborative Divorce, community property law, legal ethics, business and real estate law, and other family law and divorce issues. He consults internationally on Collaborative Law matters, is a nationally-known trainer in Collaborative Divorce, and is a co-founder of the Seattle Collaborative Law Training & Learning Center. He has received numerous honors, including "Attorney of the Year" by the Family Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association in 2005, "Super Lawyer" by Washington Law and Politics magazine, and the highest possible rating by Avvo. Mark is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.