Press Center - posted in 2024

• McKinley Irvin Partner Brian Edwards Named Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

  Nov 22, 2024
  SEATTLE, WASH. – November 15, 2024 – McKinley Irvin is proud to announce that partner Brian Edwards has been named a Fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an organization dedicated to advancing professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law. Established in 1962, the AAML selects Fellows based on their exceptional proficiency in matrimonial and family law, as well as their reputation among peers and judges as leaders in the field. Membership is by invitation only and requires ...
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• McKinley Irvin Recognized in 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings

  Nov 7, 2024
  SEATTLE – November 7, 2024 – McKinley Irvin, the Pacific Northwest’s largest family law firm, announced today that the firm has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. This is the 14 th consecutive year McKinley Irvin has achieved placement on the Best Law Firms list. Firms in the 2025 Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence through a peer review process. To be considered for this achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers ...
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• 35 McKinley Irvin Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®

  Aug 15, 2024
  SEATTLE, Wash. – August 15, 2024 – McKinley Irvin, the Pacific Northwest’s largest family law firm, announced today that 35 of the firm’s attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America ® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The annual Best Lawyers list uses a peer review process to determine the leading attorneys in each legal practice area for their geographical region. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a significant honor in the legal profession. McKinley Irvin also received nine ...
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• 26 McKinley Irvin Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

  Jul 31, 2024
  SEATTLE – July 31, 2024 – McKinley Irvin announced that 26 of the firm’s family law attorneys have been included in the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Only 5 percent of all attorneys are selected as Super Lawyers and 2.5 percent are selected as Rising Stars annually. With 14 McKinley Irvin attorneys recognized in Super Lawyers and 12 attorneys recognized in Rising Stars, the firm maintains its high level of distinction in the area of family law. Senior attorneys Rainer Frank, Jane Malico, and partner Samuel Page ...
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• Attorney Laura Grigore Joins McKinley Irvin

  Jul 25, 2024
  SEATTLE, WA – July 25, 2024 – McKinley Irvin, the Pacific Northwest’s largest family law firm, announced today that family law attorney Laura Grigore has joined the firm. Grigore’s practice will focus on divorce, custody, and other family law matters from the firm’s Seattle and Everett offices. Her focus will be on helping clients navigate challenging times and ensuring that the best interests of children are always prioritized. Grigore will work with clients in both King County and Snohomish County. Grigore received her ...
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• McKinley Irvin and Partners Recognized in Chambers 2024 High Net Worth Guide

  Jul 18, 2024
  SEATTLE – July 18, 2024 – McKinley Irvin, the Northwest’s premier family law firm, announced today it has again been ranked along with Partners David Starks and Jennifer Payseno in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide for 2024. Chambers and Partners, a leading legal rankings company, publishes its annual High Net Worth Guide to identify and rank the best lawyers, law firms, and professional private wealth advisors for high net worth individuals. Starks and Payseno both earned top individual rankings, Band 1 and ...
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• McKinley Irvin Announces New Seattle Location

  Jun 27, 2024
  Seattle, WA — June 26, 2024 — McKinley Irvin is pleased to announce the relocation of its Seattle office to Two Union Square. This move, effective 7/1/24, reflects the firm’s continued commitment to enhancing its work environment. The new office at Two Union Square offers state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative space designed to support the firm’s employees and better serve its clients. The transition is currently underway, and the office will be fully operational by 7/15/24. "We are excited about the opportunities ...
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• Attorney Cindy Lee Joins McKinley Irvin In Tacoma

  Jun 20, 2024
  TACOMA, WA – June 19, 2024 – McKinley Irvin, the Pacific Northwest’s largest family law firm, announced today that family law attorney Cindy Lee has joined the firm as a Support Attorney. Lee’s practice will focus on divorce, custody, and other family law matters from the firm’s Tacoma office. She brings a fresh perspective and unwavering dedication to providing exceptional legal support to clients navigating challenging family law issues. Lee received her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from New England Law in Boston, MA, and her ...
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• Two McKinley Irvin Partners Named AAML Fellows

  Mar 28, 2024
  SEATTLE, WASH. – March 28, 2024 – McKinley Irvin, Washington’s premiere family law firm, announced today that two McKinley Irvin partners were chosen to receive fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML): Mark Arend and Brent Bohan. Established in 1962, the AAML is dedicated to fostering leadership that upholds the highest standards of professionalism and excellence within the realm of family law. Academy Fellows are selected based on their proficiency in negotiating and litigating matrimonial and ...
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• Vancouver Family Law Attorney Katie McGinley Joins McKinley Irvin

  Feb 1, 2024
  VANCOUVER, WA – January 31, 2024 – McKinley Irvin, the Pacific Northwest’s largest family law firm, announced today that family law attorney Katie McGinley has joined the firm as a Senior Attorney. McGinley will focus her practice at McKinley Irvin on divorce, custody, and other family law matters from the firm’s Vancouver office. She is a certified mediator and trained collaborative divorce lawyer who tailors her approach based on her client’s circumstances and desired outcome. Originally from Portland, McGinley received ...
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