Mark R. Arend

Mark Arend is a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, a skilled businessman, and a family lawyer with McKinley Irvin. Using his unique background in the Air Force and business realm, Mark knows how to aggressively negotiate the case outcomes that his clients deserve and need. Over the years, he has received a variety of legal awards and recognitions, including a 10/10 “Superb” rating on Avvo and the WSBA Pro Bono Award from the Washington State Bar Association. As a family law attorney, Mark's goal is simple: to protect his clients' rights and provide the knowledgeable legal guidance that they need. More importantly, he strives to make a personal connection with each client, understand their objectives, and make these goals a reality. “I understand how my clients are feeling,” he said. Mark practices a wide range of practice areas, including child custody, support, divorce, domestic violence, military family law, and more.