Mark Petersen
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Licensed for 17 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Business
Language
English Spanish
About
My name is Mark Petersen and I am the owner of Snake River Law PLLC. I briefly want to share with you my background and why I am a “different” lawyer. I went to law school with the ideology that I could make a difference in people’s lives – that I would serve as a trusted advisor and counselor on legal issues to proactively help my clients plan for their futures. I believed then and continue to believe today that a lawyer should be a client’s most trusted advisor and counselor throughout their lives. However, I found that most often my involvement with a client was a one time event and that I was failing to develop the long-term relationship with my clients. My work was to keep my clients from stumbling their way through a litigation nightmare, hoping that at the end of the road, the clients could salvage some sort of positive resolution. If I wanted to accomplish my goal as a trusted, life-long advisor for my clients, I needed to become a “different” lawyer. I needed to return to the passion that brought me into law in the first place. I needed to find a way to become a trusted advisor and counselor for my clients. The only question that I then had was “how?” While reading through an ABA email, I discovered something called the Personal Family Lawyer program. The Personal Family Lawyer program was “different”. The Personal Family Lawyer program was client focused and centered on providing quality service to clients. Perhaps most important to me was the focus on developing life-long client relationships where I could serve as a trusted advisor and counselor. So I decided to become a Personal Family Lawyer and “hang my shingle” so I could make the changes to become a “different” lawyer. So what makes me a “different” lawyer? What have I changed to help me become a trusted advisor and counselor for my clients? As the only Personal Family Lawyer in Idaho, the first thing that I have done with Snake River Law is to banish the hourly fee. I now charge only flat fees for my services so that my clients know up front exactly how much they will be charged – no hidden costs, no hourly fees, and no bills for telephone calls – with everything agreed to up front. My clients can call me and discuss with me any issue or concern without receiving a bill. Whether it is a family law case involving divorce or child custody, or the development of a family wealth plan, my services are billed on a flat rate. Second, I have committed myself to provide my clients with top quality planning to help protect themselves, their families, and their businesses. My clients not only receive planning documents for their specific family but also receive the long-term follow-up to make sure their planning documents are current. I am also offering membership programs that will allow me to keep my client’s estate plans and business documents up to date and current. What’s great about the membership program is that there are no additional charges for changing or updating their plan or business documents – all of this is included in the membership program. Clients in the membership programs are assured a long-term, positive relationship with me as their trusted advisor and counselor. Finally, our planning documents focus on more than property and money – the plans also focus on the intellectual, spiritual, and value assets that my client’s hold dear to their hearts so that they pass on to their loved ones much more than just money – it allows them to pass on a portion of their lives and values. My wife and two children have been great assets in my transformation. The love that I have for them and my desire to protect and care for them has been a great inspiration in becoming a “different” lawyer. They have brought me to an understanding that estate and business planning involves so much more than money – it includes providing a foundation of values to support my children throughout their lives. As a “different” lawyer I strive to provide the same service for my clients and their families.
Practices Areas
Estate Planning
Business
Probate
Language
English Spanish
Contact
Reviews
Mark helped us with business compliance for our HOA. He helped us in three ways: 1) He reviewed our founding documents (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, etc.) for compliance; 2) When he discovered areas that required modification for compliance he guided us to make the proper changes; and 3) he helped us to communicate these required changes to our membership. In addition to all the help that Mark provided, his fee structures are very reasonable and affordable.
I hired Mark in a hurry to help me with a Divorce Modification. He did a very good job and helped me avoid a costly trial. The case was settled in my favor. I highly recommend him for any Family Law situation. As a bonus he provided his services for a fraction of the "Mainstream" cost. My only regret is not hiring him for the initial Divorce.
Mark and his staff at Snake River Law provided excellence service for my legal needs. I appreciate the professionalism and the attention to detail paid to the case and process.
Mark was always upfront and I knew I was not getting an exaggerated version of the truth. He was calm and focused and patient with me. He was always professional and reliable and I appreciated the continuity.
Mark Petersen is an honest and upfront lawyer. I appreciated his focus and his calm demeanor when working through my divorce legal case. He was exceptionally fair with pricing and was respectful to me as his client. He listened well, was non-judgmental and fulfilled the duties with precision and skill. His assistant, Jessica, was also very nice and empathetic. Overall a very positive experience and I would highly recommend Mr. Petersen to anyone looking for a truly honest and skilled lawyer. I feel very lucky to have found him to help me.
I met with Mark initially to go over my case and to see what my options were. Mark was straight forward, honest, and gave me a very good idea of what to expect. He gave quotes for legal costs I would be facing and months later when I pursued my case, he was right in line with what he had previously quoted me. Mark is extremely knowledgeable, professional, honest, and explains aspects of the law in a way I clearly understood. I went into the legal matter feeling confident and understanding of what would happen. Jessica Turner is also great! If Mark was unavailable, Jessica was more than happy to try to help me and returned phone calls in a very timely manner. While Mark obviously needs to make a living, he will not take a case for the sole purpose of charging fees. Mark will give you an idea of how strong your case is and whether or not he recommends it be pursued. That's very hard to find in a good attorney. I would strongly recommend Mark Peterson and Snake River Law.
Upon obtaining Mr. Petersen as my council the pressures of my legal matters immediately vanished. Through his precise and effective efforts my son at home where he belongs. No amount of gratitude or praise could express what a great service Mr. Petersen provided for me.
My encounters working with Mark have been very positive ones. Mark’s experience and professionalism are evidenced in his understanding of the law and his ability to develop strategies based on the situation and available information. Integrity and trust are very important characteristics and Mark has proven that he possess both. I highly recommend Mark and Snake River Law for important matters in need of legal assistance.
Mark helped us with business compliance for our HOA. He helped us in three ways: 1) He reviewed our founding documents (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, etc.) for compliance; 2) When he discovered areas that required modification for compliance he guided us to make the proper changes; and 3) he helped us to communicate these required changes to our membership. In addition to all the help that Mark provided, his fee structures are very reasonable and affordable.
I hired Mark in a hurry to help me with a Divorce Modification. He did a very good job and helped me avoid a costly trial. The case was settled in my favor. I highly recommend him for any Family Law situation. As a bonus he provided his services for a fraction of the "Mainstream" cost. My only regret is not hiring him for the initial Divorce.
Mark and his staff at Snake River Law provided excellence service for my legal needs. I appreciate the professionalism and the attention to detail paid to the case and process.
Mark was always upfront and I knew I was not getting an exaggerated version of the truth. He was calm and focused and patient with me. He was always professional and reliable and I appreciated the continuity.
Mark Petersen is an honest and upfront lawyer. I appreciated his focus and his calm demeanor when working through my divorce legal case. He was exceptionally fair with pricing and was respectful to me as his client. He listened well, was non-judgmental and fulfilled the duties with precision and skill. His assistant, Jessica, was also very nice and empathetic. Overall a very positive experience and I would highly recommend Mr. Petersen to anyone looking for a truly honest and skilled lawyer. I feel very lucky to have found him to help me.
I met with Mark initially to go over my case and to see what my options were. Mark was straight forward, honest, and gave me a very good idea of what to expect. He gave quotes for legal costs I would be facing and months later when I pursued my case, he was right in line with what he had previously quoted me. Mark is extremely knowledgeable, professional, honest, and explains aspects of the law in a way I clearly understood. I went into the legal matter feeling confident and understanding of what would happen. Jessica Turner is also great! If Mark was unavailable, Jessica was more than happy to try to help me and returned phone calls in a very timely manner. While Mark obviously needs to make a living, he will not take a case for the sole purpose of charging fees. Mark will give you an idea of how strong your case is and whether or not he recommends it be pursued. That's very hard to find in a good attorney. I would strongly recommend Mark Peterson and Snake River Law.
Upon obtaining Mr. Petersen as my council the pressures of my legal matters immediately vanished. Through his precise and effective efforts my son at home where he belongs. No amount of gratitude or praise could express what a great service Mr. Petersen provided for me.
My encounters working with Mark have been very positive ones. Mark’s experience and professionalism are evidenced in his understanding of the law and his ability to develop strategies based on the situation and available information. Integrity and trust are very important characteristics and Mark has proven that he possess both. I highly recommend Mark and Snake River Law for important matters in need of legal assistance.
Mark helped us with business compliance for our HOA. He helped us in three ways: 1) He reviewed our founding documents (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, etc.) for compliance; 2) When he discovered areas that required modification for compliance he guided us to make the proper changes; and 3) he helped us to communicate these required changes to our membership. In addition to all the help that Mark provided, his fee structures are very reasonable and affordable.
I hired Mark in a hurry to help me with a Divorce Modification. He did a very good job and helped me avoid a costly trial. The case was settled in my favor. I highly recommend him for any Family Law situation. As a bonus he provided his services for a fraction of the "Mainstream" cost. My only regret is not hiring him for the initial Divorce.
Mark and his staff at Snake River Law provided excellence service for my legal needs. I appreciate the professionalism and the attention to detail paid to the case and process.
Mark was always upfront and I knew I was not getting an exaggerated version of the truth. He was calm and focused and patient with me. He was always professional and reliable and I appreciated the continuity.
Mark Petersen is an honest and upfront lawyer. I appreciated his focus and his calm demeanor when working through my divorce legal case. He was exceptionally fair with pricing and was respectful to me as his client. He listened well, was non-judgmental and fulfilled the duties with precision and skill. His assistant, Jessica, was also very nice and empathetic. Overall a very positive experience and I would highly recommend Mr. Petersen to anyone looking for a truly honest and skilled lawyer. I feel very lucky to have found him to help me.
I met with Mark initially to go over my case and to see what my options were. Mark was straight forward, honest, and gave me a very good idea of what to expect. He gave quotes for legal costs I would be facing and months later when I pursued my case, he was right in line with what he had previously quoted me. Mark is extremely knowledgeable, professional, honest, and explains aspects of the law in a way I clearly understood. I went into the legal matter feeling confident and understanding of what would happen. Jessica Turner is also great! If Mark was unavailable, Jessica was more than happy to try to help me and returned phone calls in a very timely manner. While Mark obviously needs to make a living, he will not take a case for the sole purpose of charging fees. Mark will give you an idea of how strong your case is and whether or not he recommends it be pursued. That's very hard to find in a good attorney. I would strongly recommend Mark Peterson and Snake River Law.
Upon obtaining Mr. Petersen as my council the pressures of my legal matters immediately vanished. Through his precise and effective efforts my son at home where he belongs. No amount of gratitude or praise could express what a great service Mr. Petersen provided for me.
My encounters working with Mark have been very positive ones. Mark’s experience and professionalism are evidenced in his understanding of the law and his ability to develop strategies based on the situation and available information. Integrity and trust are very important characteristics and Mark has proven that he possess both. I highly recommend Mark and Snake River Law for important matters in need of legal assistance.