Markus.Yira@PowerHouseMediation.com
(612) 895-2210
William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1996; member, William Mitchell Law Review
Hamline University, B.A., 1993, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
30-hour Mediation Training, Hamline University, March 23-26, 2010
Certified Civil Arbitration Training, June 8, 2016
Part-time Referee, First Judicial District
2014 – Present
Le Sueur County, McLeod County, Sibley County
2014 – Present
Board Certified Civil Trial Senior Specialist, certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association
Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota (Board of Governors)
Adjunct Professor of Law, Mitchell | Hamline School of Law (Torts; Constitutional Law)
Rule 114 Qualified ADR Neutral
Minnesota Association for Justice (President, 2024-25)
State Bar of Wisconsin; Minnesota State Bar Association
Minnesota Supreme Court No-Fault Panel of Arbitrators
Minnesota Supreme Court No-Fault Arbitration Standing Committee (former Member)
Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure (former Member)
Referee of District Court (First Judicial District – McLeod, Sibley, and LeSueur Counties)
Super Lawyer and Rising Star
Minnesota Law and Politics and SuperLawyers Magazines
2015 – Present
Best Lawyer in America, Consumer Guide
Adjunct Professor of Law, Mitchell | Hamline School of Law
(2015 – present)
Adjunct Professor of Law,
(2006 – 2015)
PowerHouse Mediation & Arbitration (Dispute Resolution Training)
Markus Yira joins the PowerHouse team as an experienced ADR Professional. Mark will be providing a variety of dispute resolution services, including mediation, arbitration, and special master/court-appointed neutral assignments.
Mark is a seasoned professional in the realm of dispute resolution with over 27 years of hands-on experience navigating complex cases and advocating for clients. His expertise is wide ranging, encompassing personal injury litigation, general civil disputes, and a broad scope of matters, including business law, probate, estate planning, and real estate. With his wealth of diverse experience, Mark is uniquely equipped to resolve multifaceted legal disputes with precision and effectiveness.
In his role as an ADR Professional, Mark stands out for his ability to illuminate the potential risks and outcomes of trials, drawing from his extensive background in litigation. His approach is marked by a compelling interpersonal style, marked empathy, and unwavering objectivity, enabling him to forge meaningful connections with parties and steer them towards mutually beneficial resolutions.
Mark is a Board Certified Civil Trial Senior Specialist, a distinction awarded by the Minnesota State Bar Association and he is a member of ACTLM. He is licensed in Wisconsin and serves on numerous state and national arbitration panels. Mark is the President for the Minnesota Association for Justice for the 2024-25 years. He is a part-time Referee in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mark is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of legal practitioners. He teaches at Mitchell Hamline School of Law and is a PowerHouse faculty member in its ADR trainings.
As a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, Mark is exceptionally equipped to navigate legal disputes with diligence, focus and creativity.
Yira Law Office
July 2006 – Present
Attorney at Law, Principal and Owner
Hutchinson, Minnesota
Personal injury litigation: including, but not limited to, automobile & motorcycle collisions, wrongful death, slip and fall incidents, products liability, liquor liability (dram shop) and medical malpractice; General civil litigation; General practice (business, probate, estate planning, real property, criminal defense, family law issues).
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR): accomplished mediator and arbitrator in a wide variety of civil litigation matters, including personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, premises liability, liquor liability (dram shop), business and commercial litigation, insurance law (No-Fault, uninsured motorist, underinsured motorist, homeowner’s coverage), employment law, construction litigation and mechanic’s liens, real estate disputes, estate and probate disputes, medical negligence, and other professional liability disputes.
Over 27 years of civil litigation practice, including significant trial and appellate experience, representing plaintiff and defense interests.
Bradford-Yira Attorneys
February 2003 – July 2006
Attorney at Law
Hutchinson, Minnesota
General Litigation Practice
Lommen, Nelson, Cole & Stageberg, P.A.
July 1999 – February 2003
Attorney at Law
Minneaplis, Minnesota
General Litigation Practice
Eckman, Strandness & Egan, P.A..
October 1996 – July 1999
Attorney at Law
Wayzata, Minnesota
General Litigation and Appellate Practice
Law Clerk (October 1995 to October 1996)
Soucie, Buchman, Grover & Bolt, Ltd.
January 1995 – October 1995
Law Clerk
Anoka, Minnesota
William Mitchell College of Law
May 1994 – October 1996
Research Assistant for Professor Michael K. Steenson
