Mark Haefner is the Founder and Managing Partner of Haefner Law Office and the creator of the “Flat-Rate Revolution” in Missouri family law. A St. Louis native, Mark’s professional mission was born from deep frustration with a legal system that often prioritizes attorney fees over family stability. Before entering law, he served at the Missouri Division of Family Services, investigating child abuse and neglect—an experience that ignited his passion for protecting children within the courtroom.
After navigating his own divorce and becoming a stepfather to two girls at age 29, Mark realized that high-conflict, hourly billing models were destructive to families. He pioneered the first flat-rate pricing system in the region to offer clients predictability and peace of mind. Today, Mark is an award-winning attorney and author of Exit Strategy, dedicated to humanizing the divorce process.