26 McKinley Irvin Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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26 McKinley Irvin Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Posted on July 31, 2024 10:22am
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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 were named in the Washington Super Lawyers list for the first time this year, and attorney Caitlin Royse is a new addition to the Washington Rising Stars list. Attorneys Courtney Bellio and Jack Dekovich were included as Rising Stars in both Oregon and Washington.

Partners Jennifer Payseno and David Starks were again included in the Top 100: Washington Super Lawyers List. This is the tenth consecutive year David Starks has been in the Top 100. Jennifer Payseno was again listed in 2024’s Top 50: Women Washington Super Lawyers.

Super Lawyers selects its list of highest-achieving attorneys using peer nominations, peer evaluations, and independent third-party research. The Rising Stars list is established by the same process and recognizes attorneys who are under the age of 40 or have been in practice for less than 10 years.

The following attorneys from McKinley Irvin have received recognition this year:

McKinley Irvin 2024 Washington Super Lawyers

McKinley Irvin 2024 Washington Rising Stars

McKinley Irvin 2024 Oregon Rising Stars

The complete 2024 Washington and Oregon 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.

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  • AV Preeminent
  • Chambers Top Rank
  • Puget Sound Business Journal Washington's Best Workplaces 2023
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year 2024
  • Super Lawyers
  • "My attorney was very good in and out of the courtroom. Always kept me up to date on any issues that came up. " R.R.
  • "We would highly recommend the knowledgeable and dedicated law firm of McKinley Irvin to anyone who might be seeking legal services. " P.M.
  • "I knew I had made the right decision. From the beginning of my case to conclusion, I knew I had a great team looking out for my best interest. " Christine P.
  • "I cannot imagine two people better able to represent me " M.L.
  • "I always felt my specific needs were very well represented and that I could count on David to be a trusted adviser. " T.M.
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