McKinley Irvin Family Law Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SEATTLE – June 10, 2019 – McKinley Irvin, the Pacific Northwest’s premier family law firm, announced today that 17 of the firm’s family law attorneys have been named in the 2019 Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.
The Washington Super Lawyers list represents the top 5 percent of all attorneys in Washington State, based on peer nominations and a formal review. Rising Stars represents the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state who are under age 40 or have been practicing for less than ten years.
Six of the listed McKinley Irvin attorneys have been included in Washington Super Lawyers for over ten years. In addition, Janet George and David Starks have been named in the Washington “Top 100” List for 2019, which lists the 100 top-scoring attorneys in the Super Lawyers selection process from any practice area. Janet George was also listed in the “Top 50” 2019 Washington Women Lawyers.
“It is an honor to see our attorneys acknowledged year after year by their peers and the Super Lawyers organization,” said Rita Herrera Irvin, co-founder of McKinley Irvin. “We are proud of our 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for the professional excellence and devotion to their clients that have earned them this distinction.”
The following Washington State attorneys from McKinley Irvin have received recognition this year:
McKinley Irvin 2019 Washington Super Lawyers:
- Marc Christianson, Of Counsel
- Janet A. George, Of Counsel
- Elizabeth Michelson, Of Counsel
- Jennifer Payseno, Partner
- Kim Schnuelle, Senior Attorney
- Laura Sell, Law Practice Managing Partner
- David Starks, Partner
- Gordon W. Wilcox, Of Counsel
McKinley Irvin 2019 Washington Rising Stars:
- Brent Bohan, Attorney
- Lindsay Camandona, Senior Attorney
- Elizabeth Hoffman, Attorney
- Danielle LaBelle, Attorney
- Lindsay Noel, Attorney
- Casey Sanders, Attorney
- James Stensel, Attorney
- Jamie Walker, Partner
- Lisa Ward, Attorney
To be named in the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, attorneys must be nominated by their peers for their professional accomplishments and ability in the practice of law. Super Lawyers then performs an independent research review to determine the highest achieving attorneys in each state. The complete 2019 Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists are published on superlawyers.com and in Super Lawyers magazine.
About McKinley Irvin
Founded in 1991, McKinley Irvin is the Pacific Northwest’s premier law firm focusing exclusively on the practice of family law. McKinley Irvin attorneys are known for their effective legal representation and compassionate client service, representing clients in family law matters including divorce (dissolution), child custody, child support, relocation, parenting plan and child support modifications, international family law, military family law, and other family law practice areas.
