Mark R. Arend, Attorney At Law

Serving the State of Washington

 

Prior to joining Nelson & Carver, P.S., Mark served honorably as a fighter pilot and officer in the United States Air Force.  Following his military service, Mark worked for and with Northwest-based businesses  to improve their sales, processes, and communications, including Microsoft, Boeing, Weyerhaeuser, Nike, Stairmaster, McCaw Cellular, Verizon and others throughout the Fortune 100.  Mark is married to Susan, has three children, and they enjoy outdoor activities, including skiing, golf, and boating.

 

 

PRIMARY PRACTICE AREAS

Counsel, contracts, and civil litigation for:
Business
Real Estate
Estate Planning
Entertainment
Family Law

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Cert	National Institute of Trial Advocacy – Trial Skills	2009
JD	Seattle University School of Law	2008
Cert	Mediation, King County Dispute Resolution Center	2006
Cert	Leadership Institute - Eastside	1996
Cert	National Association of Purchasing Management	1992
BA	Psychology, University of Washington	1985

 

ADMITTED JURISDICTIONS

Washington State Courts                                                                                              

U.S. District Courts – Western District of Washington

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AND BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

 

The Honorable Robert J. Bryan Inn of Court:  Barrister, Executive Board
Washington State Bar Association: Professionalism Committee
Pierce County Bar Association:  Bar Convention Committee                               
King County Bar Association                                                                                         
Federal Bar Association – Western Washington: Ethics & Practice Committee
American Bar Association                                                                                             
Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association                                                                                       
NTSB Bar Association                                                                                                   
American Association for Justice                                                                                   
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity: Grand Province Advisor     

University of Washington Inter-fraternity Counsel:  President                                        
KIROS                                                                                                                         
Pinnacle Forum                                                                                                            
Washington Pilots Association                                                                                       
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association                                                                          
Telecommunications Association Northwest:  President, Board of Directors                                  
National Association of Purchasing Managers – Western WA:  Board of Directors                     

Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity           

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE                       

                                                               
Nelson & Carver, P.S. – Puyallup, Washington:  Attorney at Law                                               
The Arend Group – Seattle, Washington:  President                 

Onvia – Seattle, Washington:  Director of Sales                                                                       
Staples - Communications Division – Seattle, Washington:  Western U.S. Sales Manager
Tie/Convergent Communications – Seattle, Washington:            West Regional Sales Manager
Terra Communications – Redmond, Washington:  Sales & Marketing Manager
McCaw Cellular Communications – Kirkland, Washington:  Sales Executive
StairMaster, Kirkland, Washington:  Management
United States Air Force, Various Duty Stations:  Fighter Pilot & Officer

 

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Service – Monday Clinic:  Volunteer Attorney
Washington State Bar Association Home Foreclosure Legal Aid Project:  Volunteer Attorney
Operation Military Family:  Volunteer Attorney
Cascade Vista Athletic Club:  Board Member, Legal Counsel, Coach

 

 

HONORS

Order of the Barristers:  Invited Member 2008
Washington State Bar Association:  Pro Bono Service Award – 2009
Washington State Bar Association:  Pro Bono Service Award – 2010
Distinguished Military Graduate:  USAF ROTC
Arthur Eisenbeis Aviation Award
Francis “Doc” Powers Leadership Award

 

 
PRESENTATIONS

Professionalism – Where the RPCs Leave Off, Seattle University School of Law – 2010
Recent Developments in Aviation Law, Northwest Aviation Law and Insurance Conference – 2007

 

 

Mark R. Arend