MY FIRM
- In private law practice since 1976.
- Practice emphasizes: Family Law (Marital Separations, Marriage Dissolutions, Spousal Agreements, Child Support and related matters), Arbitration, Mediation and now Collaborative Divorce.
- Named a Washington Super Lawyer in 2006 and 2007.
- Marc enjoys the highest peer rating ("AV") from Martindale Hubbell for legal skills and ethical standards.
- Chair, 2002-2003, and current member, Family Law Executive Committee, Family Law Section, Washington State Bar Association.
- Member, International Association of Collaborative Professionals, http://www.collaborativepractice.com and Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County. See my Collaborative Law website -  
- Past President Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association.
- Founder and First President Tacoma Pierce County Bar Assn. Family Law Section.
- Court Commissioner Pro Tempore for 18+ years.
- Mediator, Arbitrator and Judge Pro Tempore for 20+ years in varied types of cases.

  WHAT TYPE OF LAW DO I PRACTICE?
I generally help client's with cases in these fields:
- Divorce and Family Law: Marital Dissolution, Legal Separation, Modifications, Child Support, Marital Agreements: Prenuptial, Postnuptial, Property Settlement, Separation Contracts and Cohabitation Agreements.

I no longer handle Child Custody or Third Party Custody cases but can provide referrals to skilled lawyers who do.
- Mediation, Arbitration and Private Judge Services
- Collaborative Law Services: See http://www.collaborativepractice.com
- Trial Practice and General Practice
- Wills, Probate, Powers of Attorney and Estate Planning

 

4041 Ruston Way, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98402
Telephone: (253) 383-4808
Facsimile: ( 253) 597-7378
e-mail: mtc@nwestlaw.com