Biography

Mark enlisted in the Army Infantry in 1988 and served as an 11B until 1991 when he was commissioned into the Field Artillery branch. After six years as a red leg, Mark was accepted into the Army JAG Corps. He served as a Judge Advocate from 1997 through his retirement in 2013, serving Soldiers and Commanders from the Company to Division levels.

After 24 years of military service, Mark retired from the Army and founded NWVL to represent Veterans in VA and Family Law matters. He hired other veterans to work as attorneys and staff. He built a team that understands the unique experiences and sacrifices of veterans and who is passionate about protecting the rights of veterans against the VA, during divorce and in custody battles.

Mark has worked tirelessly to elevate the legal status of veterans in Oregon. He has testified before the Oregon Legislature, partnered with the Oregon Department of Justice and Oregon State Bar to form the OSB Military Assistance Panel, and served in the Oregon State Bar’s Military and Veterans Law Section since 2014 with two terms as the MVLS Chairman. He is a member of the National Organization of Veteran Advocates and was a contributing author to Veterans, Military Servicemembers, and the Law (2018).

https://www.vetadvocates.org/users/mark-ronning
https://www.osbar.org/publications/bulletin/14jul/profiles.html