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Mr. Mr. Mark Preston Scheer, Appellate Attorney in Seattle, Washington

Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and General · 4.6/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews

Founding PartneratScheer & Zehnder LLP

Seattle, WA

Practicing appellate in Seattle since 1986.

40+
Years practicing
4.6 ★
3 client reviews
5
Bar admissions

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Mr. Mark Preston Scheer is a founding partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Mr. has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Scheer & Zehnder LLP. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.

Based in
Seattle, WA
Experience
over 40 years
Known for
Appellate · Business · General
  • Handles Appellate, Business, and General matters from Seattle, WA.
  • Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Mr. Mark Preston Scheer: Mr. Mark Preston Scheer is a founding partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Mr. has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Scheer & Zehnder LLP. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Mark's practice areas in Seattle

Mark concentrates on appellate, business, general, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mark handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Seattle, Washington

Mark takes appellate matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Seattle, Washington

Mark takes business matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.

General cases in Seattle, Washington

Mark takes general matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Seattle, Washington

Mark takes insurance matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Seattle, Washington

Mark takes litigation matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.

Biography

Mr. Mark Preston Scheer, appellate attorney serving Seattle

Mr. Mark Preston Scheer is a founding partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Mr. has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Scheer & Zehnder LLP. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3 client reviews. Mark works from Seattle, Washington and takes on appellate matters across the region.

Mr Mark Preston Scheer is a lawyer practicing appellate, business/commercial litigation, construction and 3 other areas of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years. Mark practices at Scheer & Zehnder LLP in Seattle, WA and 1 other location.

Working with Mark on a appellate matter

Mr Mark Preston Scheer is a lawyer practicing appellate, business/commercial litigation, construction and 3 other areas of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years. Mark practices at Scheer & Zehnder LLP in Seattle, WA and 1 other location.

Who Mark represents

Mark reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and general matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Mark studied and practices

  • University of Oregon

    J.D. · 1986

  • University of Oregon

    B.S. · 1982

Jurisdictions

Mark's state bar admissions

  • Idaho

    2009 · ACTIVE

  • Oregon

    2005 · ACTIVE

  • Alaska

    1988 · ACTIVE

  • Washington

    1987 · ACTIVE

  • New Jersey

    1986 · ACTIVE

Mark studied at J.D. in University of Oregon and B.S. in University of Oregon.

Law school and academic background

Mark completed J.D. in University of Oregon and B.S. in University of Oregon. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mark runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Mark's legal honors and published work

Mark has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Mark's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Loss Executives Association The Maritime Law Association of the United States International Association of Defense Counsel

    membership

Locations

Mr. Mark Preston Scheer's office in Seattle

Mark's primary office is at 701 Pike St., Ste. 2200, Seattle, WA, 98101-2358. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Scheer & Zehnder LLP

701 Pike St., Ste. 2200

Seattle, WA 98101-2358

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Mr. Mark Preston Scheer — 4.6/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Mark. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing appellate attorneys in Seattle.

4.6

3 client reviews

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Hiring guide

How to hire Mr. Mark Preston Scheer — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mark usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Mark charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Mark will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Seattle, Washington

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Mark

Mark discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Mark confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Mark's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Mr. Mark Preston Scheer

  • How much does it cost to hire Mark for a appellate case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mark walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Mark offer a free consultation?

    Mark charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Mark's current terms during booking.

  • How long do appellate cases in Washington typically take?

    Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Mark gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Mark take my case if I'm outside Seattle?

    Mark is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Mark will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Mark?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Mark will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Mark accepting new appellate clients right now?

    Mark's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Appellate attorneys serving Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma in Washington

Mark handles appellate matters throughout Washington. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.

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