Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025 
Mark Arend, a partner at McKinley Irvin, is an experienced family law attorney recognized for strategic advocacy, practical judgment, and a client-focused approach. He handles divorce, child custody and support, mediation, relocation, and complex divorce cases involving business interests, professionals, and military families.
Mark serves/d in leadership and service roles within the worldwide legal community. Mark is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and President of the AAML Washington Chapter (2026 - 2027) and a Fellow in the International Association of Family Lawyers (IAFL).
Clients and colleagues value Mark for his calm demeanor, responsiveness, and commitment to integrity throughout the legal process. He is known for balancing compassionate client service with skilled representation, helping clients navigate difficult family transitions with confidence.
A certified mediator and Commissioner Pro Tempore for Pierce County Superior Court (2014 - 2025), Mark is recognized for his ability to navigate both highly contested litigation and negotiated resolutions with professionalism and steady leadership.
Mark Arend is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law Arbitration, Family Law Mediation and Family Law.
Mark, who practices law in Tacoma, Washington, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
