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"Going through a divorce is never easy, but the team at this firm made the process as smooth and supportive as possible."
— Aaron
Meet the Region’s Premier Family Law Firm
“From start to finish, the team at McKinley Irvin took care of me and my family. I couldn't ask for more.”
“From start to finish, the team at McKinley Irvin took care of me and my family. I couldn't ask for more.”
Who
“We are dedicated to
fighting our client’s fight, and to offering them our absolute best every day.”
Rita Herrera Irvin
McKinley Irvin Founder & CEO
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"Extremely grateful to my attorney."They delivered with compassion and understanding for my circumstances and I am extremely grateful to my attorney for restoring my belief in justice and protecting me from adversarial behavior during contentious court proceedings. Thank you McKinley Irvin and Lindsey Noel for the fine representation.– Liz| Tacoma, WA
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"Helped me through the most difficult time in my life."John Rosecrans (and his awesome team!) helped me through the most difficult time in my life. To John, it's about doing the right thing and making sure I am supported and properly informed of my options at every turn. John, Leanne and Patty have always gone above and beyond, and for that I am forever grateful.– Jessica| Everett, WA
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"A deeply empathetic human."Courtney is a true professional in every sense of the word. She's also a deeply empathetic human who will pour her heart and soul into your case and Kayla will keep everything flawlessly organized on the back end. I cannot recommend Courtney enough.– Holly| Portland, OR
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"Navigated it all flawlessly."Cameron did an amazing job on my case. It was complex and he navigated it all flawlessly. He and his paralegal Amy were so good at explaining what was happening in my case to me. It can all be very confusing but the whole team at McKinley Irvin did a great job helping me get through this very scary time in my life.– Kathy| Tacoma, WA
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"I could not be happier with the outcome."Best attorney and team in Vancouver! I could not be happier with the outcome! Her and her team are always very quick to respond to my questions and give answers that I could understand. She truly made me feel like she was in it with me throughout the whole process! I would recommend Teresa and her team every time!– Lindsay| Vancouver, WA
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"Helped me achieve a fair outcome."Sarah guided me through every step of the divorce process, ensuring I was informed and confident in my decisions. She was always responsive, answering my questions promptly and providing thoughtful advice tailored to my situation. Her negotiation skills ultimately helped me achieve a fair outcome.– Stephen| Seattle, WA
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"I couldn't ask for a better team and outcome."Functioning like an extension of my family, Lindsay Camandona and the McKinley Irvin team educated me through all aspects of the marriage dissolution process, kept me informed and organized at every step, and genuinely cared for my well-being throughout the difficult and stressful experience. I couldn't ask for a better team and outcome – highly recommended!– Brian| Tacoma, WA
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"My team was head and shoulders above the rest."My team, Margaret Stewart, her paralegal, Jacquelynn, and Grace were comforting, professional, prepared, and easy to correspond with. There were months of preparation leading to a very stressful morning. But once, we got into court, I realized, that my team was heads and shoulders above the rest.– Carleigh| Tacoma, WA
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"Integrity that instills confidence."Brian has a commanding and confident demeanor and an integrity that instills confidence and calm among the stress and chaos of divorce. He is very responsive and communicates all possible outcomes and options thoroughly.– Ailsa| Seattle, WA
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"I felt heard and supported."My case was a high-asset, amicable divorce with children after 20 years of marriage. From the start, Theresa was upfront and direct, clearly explaining what was and wasn’t possible according to the law. I felt heard and supported throughout, and I believe her dedication helped us move through this significant life change as smoothly as possible.– Shelley| Seattle, WA
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Trusted Advocates
Our lawyers have been recognized for their professionalism and legal ability by prestigious institutions, including Chambers & Partners, Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers®, Martindale-Hubbell, and others.
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Personal ApproachIt is our goal to achieve the best possible results for our clients while delivering world-class personal service. We provide compassionate, responsive, and proactive representation.
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Family Law ExpertiseMcKinley Irvin represents clients in both traditional and complex family law matters, including subspecialties such as international cases and high-asset financial distributions.
Lawrence S. Merrifield, Jr.
Lawrence S. Merrifield, Jr.
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