Marc T. Christianson - Tacoma, WA
Attorney at McKinley Irvin
Lawyers in Tacoma, WA
1201 Pacific Avenue Suite 2000 Tacoma, WA 98402
Updated: 03/16/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Marc T. Christianson, Law Practice Managing Partner, McKinley Irvin - Tacoma
Marc is widely considered one of Washington state's most accomplished divorce and family law attorneys. In practice since 1975, he focuses his practice on divorce cases involving complex financial and/or business interests. He's also known for treating his clients with respect and compassion. In addition to litigation, he's an experienced mediator, arbitrator and trained in Collaborative Law, offering alternative approaches to resolving divorce cases.
Learn more about Marc T. Christianson at https://www.mckinleyirvin.com/Attorney-Profiles/Marc-T-Christianson.aspx.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Washington Super Lawyer, 2006 - 2013
- Best Lawyers, Washington State in the field of Family Law, 2010 - 2012
- Fellow, American Acedemy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
- Top 10 Attorneys in Washington State, Washington Super Lawyers, 2016
- "Lawyer of the Year" 2015, by Best Lawyers in the field of Family Law, Seattle metro area
- Top 100 Attorneys in Washington State, Washington Super Lawyers, 2012-2018
- Distinguished as a Washington Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers®, 2006-2018
- Selected by his peers as one of The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Family Law, 2005-2018
- Peer review rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Avvo.com 10.0 “Superb” rating
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Puget Sound School of Law,
Tacoma,
Washington, 1974
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
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University of Puget Sound School of Law,
Tacoma,
Washington, 1974
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Non Legal Education
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University of Puget Sound,
Tacoma,
Washington, 1971
B.S., Bachelor of Science
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University of Puget Sound,
Tacoma,
Washington, 1971
Current Employment Position(s)
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Law Practice Managing Partner
Languages
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English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
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Preparation of Your Case and Client For Settlement Conference and Trial, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, 2008
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QDROs and More: Mastering the Division and Assignment of Retirement Benefits in a Marital Dissolution, Washington State Bar Association, 2007
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Ethics Presentation, Washington State Bar Association , 2008
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“Computer Technology Part 1” Presentation on using Voice Recognition Software for attorneys, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association , 2010
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Family Law 101, Washington State Bar Association , 2010
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Uninsured Motorist Arbitrations from a Neutral Arbitrator’s Perspective, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association , 2010
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Community Property CLE, Washington Bar Association, 2011
- "Experts Before Trial", Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association CLE, October 2016
Published Works
Articles
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Suggestions for Better Mediation, Washington State Bar Family Law Section Newsletter, Winter, 2007
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It's All About Serving Our Members, Washington State Bar Family Law Section Newsletter, Spring, 2003
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Renewal for One, Please, Washington State Bar Family Law Section Newsletter, Winter, 2002
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"11 Cardinal Rules of Family Law Mediation," Pierce County Lawyer, June 2014
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"Interview with Marc T. Christianson: The Power of Collaborative Divorce," Parent Alliance, February 2014
- "Mediation in Family Law: Eight Lessons Learned," King County Bar Bulletin, February 2014
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 1975
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 1976
Specialties and Certifications
- Mediator
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section)
- Washington State Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section)
- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section)
- Washington State Bar Association, 1999 - 2002 (Family Law Executive Committee)
- State of Washington, Superior Court for Pierce County (Court Commissioner Pro Tempore)
- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, 1989 (President)
- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1988 - 1989 (Founding Member & First Chair)
- Washington State Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee (Past Chair)
- Washington State Bar Association Trust Account Responsibilities and Retainers Task Force (Member)
- International Association of Collaborative Professionals (Member)
- Collaborative Professionals of Washington (Member)
- Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Sigma Chi
Contact
1201 Pacific Avenue
Suite 2000
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: 206-489-0991
Fax: (206) 223-1999
Email: Send a message
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https://www.mckinleyirvin.com/
- http://www.mckinleyirvin.com/Family-Law-Blog.aspx (Family Law Blog )
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
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