SEATTLE – August 21, 2025 – McKinley Irvin announced today that 36 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. This marks the highest number of honorees in the firm’s history.
In addition to individual recognitions, McKinley Irvin received eight “Top-Listed” awards from Best Lawyers, which identify firms with the most recognized attorneys in specific regions and practice areas. McKinley Irvin was recognized as:
- Top Listed in the United States in Family Law with 13 attorneys (Ones to Watch)
- Top Listed in Washington in Family Law with 23 attorneys (Best Lawyers)
- Top Listed in Washington in Family Law with 12 attorneys (Ones to Watch)
- Top Listed in Washington in Family Law Mediation with 4 attorneys (Best Lawyers)
- Top Listed in Kirkland in Family Law with 4 attorneys (Best Lawyers)
- Top Listed in Seattle in Family Law with 11 attorneys (Best Lawyers)
- Top Listed in Tacoma in Family Law with 6 attorneys (Best Lawyers)
- Top Listed in Tacoma in Family Law with 5 attorneys (Ones to Watch)
The Best Lawyers list is compiled entirely through peer-review surveys in which attorneys confidentially evaluate their colleagues. Recognition in Best Lawyers is considered one of the most trusted indicators of legal excellence.
McKinley Irvin Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America (2026 Edition):
- Mark Arend – Family Law, Family Law Arbitration, and Family Law Mediation
- Erin Blower – Family Law
- Brent Bohan – Family Law
- Lindsay D. Camandona – Family Law
- Brian Edwards – Family Law
- Cameron Fleury – Family Law and Family Law Mediation
- Teresa Foster – Family Law
- Rainer Frank – Family Law
- Janet A. George – Family Law
- Elizabeth A. Hoffman-Graff – Family Law
- Nathan Julius – Family Law
- Theresa R. Lorella – Family Law, Family Law Arbitration, and Family Law Mediation
- Jane Malico – Family Law
- Elizabeth A. Michelson – Family Law
- Jessica Moore – Family Law
- Lindsay Noel – Family Law
- Samuel Page – Family Law
- Jennifer Payseno – Family Law
- Carry Porter – Family Law and Family Law Mediation
- John Rosecrans – Family Law
- Kim Schnuelle – Family Law
- David B. Starks – Family Law
- Gordon W. Wilcox – Family Law
McKinley Irvin Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2026 Edition):
- Courtney Bellio – Family Law
- Faye BreitReed – Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
- Amy Carei – Family Law
- Hillary Dawn – Family Law
- Caitlin Dennis – Family Law
- Laura Grigore – Family Law
- Ericka Kendall – Family Law
- Eric Leavitt – Family Law
- Cindy Lee – Family Law
- Christa Melton – Family Law
- Joel C. Odimba Jr. – Family Law
- Margaret Quartararo – Family Law
- Caitlin Royse – Family Law
For more information on Best Lawyers and its methodology, visit www.bestlawyers.com.
About McKinley Irvin
McKinley Irvin is one of the largest family law firms in the United States, with a team of more than 100 legal professionals, including over 50 attorneys dedicated exclusively to family law. Since 1991, we have represented clients in divorce, child custody, child support, and other family law matters throughout the Pacific Northwest. With offices across Washington and Oregon, McKinley Irvin is recognized for our experience in complex cases, outstanding client service, and commitment to protecting what matters most. Learn more at www.mckinleyirvin.com.
