Brent Bohan was my lawyer during a difficult divorce with international custody issues. Brent was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout my ordeal. He gave me sound advice and help me gain legal custody of my daughters along with physical property being awarded to me. I would highly recommend Brent and McKinley Irvin.

I worked with Brent to facilitate my divorce. My partner and I have a daughter together and he and Candice did an amazing job making sure everybody was happy and got what they wanted. We settled quickly and the resolution was fair and equitable. They're entire crew are incredibly knowledgeable and the best in the business in my opinion. It's an expensive service but you will save a ton of money in the long run. Cannot recommend them enough for family law matters.

I'm beyond thrilled with the service the firm provided. Seriously, set up a consult if you have any doubt. You'll never regret it.

I found Brian Edwards through a friend. I originally spoke to Brian as I was contemplating divorce, but within two weeks had to call him back to ask him to file my dissolution the same day. It was an exceptionally emotional day and he was kind and efficient in meeting my needs. My dissolution lasted 13 months and was a high conflict matter. I felt that I got what I paid for. Brian was always prepared. He was knowledgeable and a straight shooter (honest, but kind). He kept me apprised of my case and answered my questions timely. He seems to have a great reputation with the commissioners/judges. I am an attorney myself (in another area of law) and still found the whole matter incredibly stressful. But Brian and his staff made an awful situation manageable. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone.

Brent was invaluable throughout my divorce process. He was an excellent combination of professional and knowledgeable, while being proactive the entire time. He was very honest and realistic with me, which certainly helped me understand my options clearly. He was always quick to respond to emails and phone calls. With his guidance, I was able to make the best decisions. I highly recommend Brent as an attorney.

Brent is an amazing lawyer! He is very knowledgeable and honest. He made this drawn out divorce and child custody go as smooth as it could of been. He really went to bat for not only me but for the well being of my daughter. He really showed that he cared for the best for us. Even when crazy allegations about me were brought up and when my ex-husband started to attack him, Brent stayed very professional. Brent would make sure I knew what all the legal terms meant and answered any question I had. Brent and his legal team were always quick to get back to me. He really listened to what I needed for the end result and finally got him to settle outside of court. I couldn't be happier with the outcome and so glad I hired Brent. I would recommend Brent Bohan to any one looking for a layer in Family law. Brent went above and beyond for me.

Worked with Brent Bohan on my recent divorce (contacted him on or around 5/1/18 and divorce was concluded 09/15/18). He was extremely helpful and guided me through all of my options and advised on best course of action. He was patient and took the time to answer any and all of my questions.

I would highly recommend Brent for anyone going through one of the most terrible experiences of their lives.

Suggestion: Take time to think about all of your questions and send them to him in one large lump sum (good advice for all legal services).

Brent was very helpful and very professional, and really helped me through a complex, difficult process.

I had the pleasure of having Brent as my lawyer for what was a bit of a difficult dissolution of marriage and child custody process. Brent's expertise, calm demeanor and guidance throughout was very much appreciated. This was especially so during the times where there was extra sensitivity to the parties involved. Brent kept everything on topic. He also shared his thoughts and next steps (either by him or me) very well.

In the end, I got as fair of a settlement with the family plan and financials as I could have hoped for. I have no doubt that without Brent's expertise along the way, I would have ended up with a much less favorable outcome.

I recommend Brent for anyone who is dealing with one or more of the same reasons I hired him; divorce and child custody. It really was nice having someone like him in my corner through that tough period.

Very unprofessional, money hungry and rootless.

High praise for attorneys is rare, but Brian truly deserves it in many meaningful ways. I worked with him twice. My first experience with Brian was a few years ago, when I needed a good attorney who would lead and directed me through my divorce after 25 years and fight for a spousal support. He was extremely professional, experienced, and knowledgeable. He advised me through every step of the way and addressed any questions or concerns. And yes, together we won a battle, and I got my spousal support. My second experience working with Brian was in time when I found myself in a very unfair and stressful situation.... He helped me to annul my second 5 months marriage. What impresses me the most, it's Brian's wisdom and honesty!!! I feel very grateful that I found Brian, and I absolutely recommend him to anyone for a wonderful job he always does.

Worked with Brent Bohan and had Cindy Huang help out too. both were great. Brent went above and beyond to make sure I got a fair settlement in a VERY contentious divorce

Brent represented me in a matter concerning my ex-wife refusing to sign off on travel consent forms for our children to travel to Mexico for the purposes of attending my wedding. Brent's knowledge and experience with the family law system and tenacity lead to the most favorable outcome possible. I whole heartedly recommend Brent for anyone who is seeking representation in any family law matter.

Brent Bohan at McKinley Irvin was professional and knowledgeable throughout the entire situation we hired him for. We were dealing with an ex-wife who was being obstructionist. With persistence, high aptitude of Family Law knowledge, and consistent follow through, Brent was able to successfully obtain what we hired him for. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for legal representation in any Family Law matters, to hire Brent Bohan.

Loved my experience with all of the staff at McKinley Irvin. I worked with Kim Schnuelle and her assistant, Josh. A divorce is an incredibly stressful experience under even the gentlest of circumstances -- mine was one of those rare cases -- and I was so impressed by the equanimity and professionalism with which Kim handles the challenging emotions that can come up in the process of navigating a divorce. Her communication, follow-up and follow-through were first rate, as was Josh's communication to fill in any gaps as my husband and I worked out the details of our settlement agreement. We had zero interest in taking anything into litigation, and Kim helped us reach an agreement that worked for both parties so we could avoid fees beyond what either of us could afford. I feel grateful that we were able to settle without any more stress than was absolutely necessary, and I credit Kim and Josh's respectful and delicate attention to our wishes and needs.

My experience with McKinley Irvin was wonderful. They were attentive to every phone call and treated me like royalty when I was in the office.

The best part was working (for counseling me only) with Brent Bohan. It felt like I had a friend counseling me; he is fun, easy-going, knowledgeable, passionate, and so very helpful. He listened to my needs and opinions, asked questions, let me know my options, steered me through the process, and completed paperwork for me. Which is exactly what I expect from my attorney. Brent went far above and beyond my expectations.

He clearly explained my options in plain English without all the confusing legal terminology. Brent was always clear and concise and to the point. He does not beat around the bush. He was attentive and reassuring when the opposing counsel was throwing their weight around (I could sense the passion and fire he would have defended me with). He clearly explained the rules of the court to me when I was confused.

Brent counsel and guidance gave me the confidence to represent myself against an aggressive opposing counsel and navigate the legal system without breaking the bank. I would absolutely recommend him.

I could write a novel on why I am so grateful for Brent and Candice!! I maybe read three or four lines of Brent's bio and I immediately set up a time to meet. I had a gut feeling he was going to be the lawyer I needed to take on my divorce with me. Going into my first meeting with him I didn't want to "win"anything out of this divorce I just wanted my two year old daughter and I to be safe and out of the horrible marriage I was in. From day one I knew my gut reaction of choosing him was spot on. Brent is confident, honest , timely and your strength when you feel like throwing in the towel and giving up. Having Brent and his paralegal Candice by my side through the hardest part of my life ever was a blessing. These two do not miss a beat and have guided me through this process with professionalism ,superior knowledge and a no problem attitude the entire way. Brent and Candice get the job done and you feel like part of their team until the very end.

I worked with Brian Edwards from McKinley Irvin and was very happy with the services received. He always kept me up to date on what I should expect and how long it will take, since divorce is such a long process. I would highly recommend him to anyone, he handled everything really well. I felt like I was a part of the team and not just a "client".

During a very painful time in my life, I found a bright star in Attorney Jennifer
Payseno and her team. Two years later, my eyes well up with tears just remembering their compassion while guiding me with expert knowledge and precise actions. My mom was dying of Pancreatic Cancer at the time. Their thorough guidance was invaluable. Most importantly, she and all on her team were exceptionally responsive to ALL of my inquiries. I was well informed about realistic expectations and what she could negotiate on my behalf. She closed the financials of a multi million dollar, 26 year marriage in 6 months. My husband ended up firing his lawyer and even trusted Jennifer to complete the divorce. I expressed a small part of my gratitude with Glassy-baby: Awesome ain’t easy!
AJKM

Brent Bohan and Candice Graafstra helped make a very painful situation much more tolerable. Both took a fair and honest approach, one that looked to solve problems and take the moral high ground. Brent also knew when to push back and not get taken advantage of. It's a balancing act and one he does well. They are also able to map out possible scenarios with startling accuracy, and are well respected in the industry should third party assistance be needed. Both were always available for me when needed, whether for reassurance or otherwise. I have already recommended this team to friends and colleagues who have found themselves in the unfortunate situation of divorce. In short, Brent and Candice aim for amicable, but are not afraid to go to trial if there is no other way. Thank goodness for these two.

Brent and his staff put me at ease from day one. Having fired my first attorney for not advocating for me - I was seeking strong, effective counsel. I was also looking for honesty as to what I could expect if we had to litigate. Brent provided both. I had spent months going round & round with my previous attorney. With Brent and his staff I settled quickly. I will forever be grateful I was referred to Brent. I have already (and will continue to pay it forward) referred friends seeking a divorce to Brent and his staff.

I am leaving a note for all to share that my experience working with Brien Galbraith and Joshua Dawson along with the rest of the McKinley Irvin team supporting them was an outstanding experience. Brien and Joshua were my third legal team in a divorce process and assisted me with finalizing the process. They took the time to understand my needs and were knowledgeable of our options and communicated with me timely. My only regret is they were not the first legal counsel that I had for this very personal matter. They will be my counsel for any future needs that I may have though. Thanks again guys- I appreciate all you did for me and my daughter!

I paid almost $6,000 to McKinley Irvin AND I'M STILL MARRIED!! They are horrible! I have been a legal assistant for over 30 years and their paralegals charged for administrative duties that paralegals should NEVER charge for. Opening a letter?? Give me a break!! I would NEVER EVER recommend this law firm. I had a horrible experience with them and like I said, I AM STILL MARRIED after paying almost $6,000! It is firms like this that give lawyers a bad name!

Brent Bohan represented me in my Divorce. His kind and professional handling of me gave me confidence and peace of mind. Would recommend him and his team heartily.

After finding myself in a situation where I needed an attorney I was referred to Erin Blower. Erin was a beacon of hope for me at a time when my situation seemed impossible and I would never see a resolution. After my first meeting with Erin I knew she was extremely smart, articulate, had exceptional communication skills, and was also a great listener. I trusted Erin right away and every interaction I had with her after solidified and built that trust. Erin had the ability to communicate to me clearly what was going on in my case, what was coming next, and what I had to do. Her professionalism was incredible. I leaned on Erin for support and watched her as she argued convincingly in the courtroom while displaying great confidence and knowledge in my case like it had happened to her. I felt so powerful having Erin on my side and was very pleased when the ruling was in my favor. More often than not, family law issues and disputes can feel hopeless like you're at war and for me I will never again go into another "battle" without Erin. I highly recommend Erin Blower.

Brent Bohan is an amazing family lawyer! He is extremely knowledgeable about Seattle family law and a true professional in and out of the court room. While Brent is a lion in court, he interacts with Judges, Commissioners and opposing counsel in a respectful manner and will never resort to being reckless or belligerent as I have witnessed in other petty lawyers. Brent is also an effective mediator if you choose to settle out of court and this experience proves useful in the court room as well. Brent continuously provided me with all of the possible options, potential outcomes and best tactics for my case, yet ultimately gave me control of how to proceed. During this traumatic and stressful time for any client, Brent often assisted me in overcoming irrational courses of action with his cool hand demeanor which was invaluable for our time in court. Brent's legal assistant Candice Graafstra is also extremely helpful and her expertise should be taken advantage of.

Great firm. I highly recommend them and in particular, Brent P. Bohan, who is incredibly professional, helpful and caring.

We had a poor experience with an Attorney at another firm and therefore chose McKinley Irvin to seek a new Attorney to take over our case. We hired Brent Bohan as our Attorney and Jennifer J. D’Amico was the Paralegal who supported him with our case. They both were a pleasure to work with and would highly recommend them. Through their expertise, hard work and attentiveness to the needs of our case we settled with the desired outcome.

I was very disappointed with my experience with McKinley Irvin. I hired Danielle LaBelle in what should have been a simple proceeding. The case took 15 months, during which the firm prioritized their profits over my well-being. Documents prepared by the firm were submitted late (or at the very last minute) with typos and mathematical mistakes. There was no strategy provided by Danielle, which ultimately lost me my case.

I attempted to escalate my concerns to partners within the firm at multiple points throughout the 15 month process. After the arbitration ruling, Client Services finally put me in touch with a partner. When I finally had a chance to speak with that partner she hadn't even reviewed the case. Client Services never followed up with me, clearly no concern regarding the issues that I had raised.

McKinley Irvin benefited greatly from all of the legal fees that they charged me. I would have been better had I never walked in their door. I am in a worse scenario having paid McKinley Irvin to represent me than I had negotiated with my former spouse.

I regret ever hiring Danielle LaBelle and McKinley Irvin. I encourage you to look elsewhere for representation.

I came to McKinley Irvin as a broken man and father who wasn’t sure of what legal motion I just signed. I was led to believe that my marriage situation was going to be fine, that it would all work out after we went and found ourselves and that separation was just temporary. I agreed to a fresh start and a move across the country so we could be a family. I went to marriage counseling by myself. I attended addiction counseling for the alcohol I once consumed. I signed separation papers hearing that it is just temporary and that we were healing as a family. I saw my son everyday and life was looking brighter and brighter. I was happy and I thought everything was working out and then two weeks after I signed a final separation order I was told that it is over and that someone wanted a divorce. I was floored and scared and wondering what happened and what did I sign. I read through all of the motions and orders and from what I understood I had just signed my life, my marriage and my son away. Our final order converted our separation into divorce after six months. I had no custody rights for my son and only visitation per permission. I knew I needed legal help and I hoped and prayed I could do something. I was not a bad person or husband or father. I was getting help on my own and there was no history of any wrong doing whatsoever in my marriage, it hurt and I was confused. After researching multiple law firms and setting up a consultation with an attorney at McKinley Irvin I met Brien Galbraith. He poured through my stacks of motions and orders and we discussed that it didn’t look good at all for me. I shared my story and testimony and he looked at me and told me he believed in me and that we would work together to do everything we could to make things fair. All I wanted was to have joint custody of my son and clear all of the wrong that was documented with the court. Brien and his awesome paralegal Josh Dawson worked with me for more than a year and a half. We knew it was an uphill battle and all of the data and statistics were stacked against me. However I believed and do believe that truth and love, in the end, will always win. Brien’s knowledge of family law is very impressive and our focus on truth was the right strategy. We had highs and lows, the accusations and subpoenas directed toward me were some of the most difficult times in my life. Brien, Josh and I were a team and I couldn’t imagine going through this again in my life without them. I am now a proud daddy with joint custody of my son and we achieved everything I needed and wanted. In the end truth and love won. Thank you Brien, Josh and McKinley Irvin for all of the help. I feel like we are family. Daddy David

Thank you to Brien Galbraith and Joshua Dawson for all their work on my child support and custody case. Brien really listened and was responsive to all my calls and emails. I appreciate the time and work he and Joshua put in on getting me a good resolution. McKinley Irvin was recommended to me by a friend and I was glad to get Brien as my representative. He was great to work with and has an excellent knowledge of the court system. Highly recommended.

Brien Galbraith was recommended by my former divorce attorney, who had retired. I ended up wishing I'd used him from day one.
My only reservation about recommending Brien is that his charges, in conjunction with the charges for his paralegal, Josh, made getting closure on my post-secondary education issue an expensive process. However, I never felt the bills were inflated. For the money I got a lawyer who listened to me, worked with my somewhat quirky style and temperament, played a very effective devil's advocate role, and got me exactly what I wanted legally. In truth, he got me more than I expected by challenging me on items I was willing to let go when in fact I had every right to pursue them . What I especially liked is that Brien would allow me to draft documents that he would then clarify or tactfully say "that's legally stupid, don't go there". All interactions were timely and accurate in detail. Calls and emails were promptly responded to. Challenges in my case were that my ex is an attorney and that a military pension and related benefits were involved. Brien admitted he was not particularly familiar with either area, but he did his homework, utilized my knowledge and resources, found the necessary answers and formulated a plan of action I felt was better than some of the self-described experts I'd considered using.
The end result was a win/win/win. My ex didn't get cheated out of anything, I got true closure to a long nasty divorce situation, and most importantly my daughter got what she needed and deserved in the way of post-secondary support.
In my book, that rates 5 stars for Brien, and I'd give the same to Josh.

I cannot thank Brent (Bohan) enough for his excellent representation during my divorce. The past 14 months have been stressful, terrifying and exhausting. My divorce was complex and very high-conflict, with my husband attempting to get custody of my little girl. I retained Brent after I lost confidence in my initial attorney. He expertly handled my case, including multiple trips to ex parte by OC, what felt like countless declarations and briefs, and an aggressive and angry opposing counsel and husband. During the entire case, Brent returned my call and/or email nearly 100% of the time with the same business day! This meant so much to me, and I always felt reassured after talking with him. On more than one occasion, I was ready to give in and settle due to the abusive litigation I was facing and fear. Brent remained strong and consistent, always standing up for me and the best interest of my child. In the end we prevailed! I highly recommend him. I want to thank Candice. You are great! Thank you also to the staff at the front desk. You all were warm and friendly, and never forgot to validate my parking!

Brent was very thorough in helping me with my case. Through his extensive knowledge and experience, he assisted me in the best way possible and in a timely manner. I could not have succeeded in my case without his service. I highly recommend Brent for any legal needs. He is amazing!

I hired Brent Bohan to represent me for the purposes of dissolution of marriage. Not ever having been through this before, I was unsure what to expect. I quickly realized that Brent’s experience and expertise would help me through this challenging process and benefit me in many ways. From reaching a very equitable settlement in a timely manner to keeping overall legal costs to a minimum, Brent never took his eye off the ball and fought for my best interest the entire time. I felt confident having Brent by my side during the proceedings and the end results reflect that. I would certainly recommend his services to anyone looking for an attorney with a deep understanding of family law.

Laura Sell is more than just a smart and capable attorney. She is an advocate, a role model, a mentor and a friend.

We started working together in 2014 when I desperately needed the help of an attorney with my relocation from Seattle to my home state of California with my two kids. The months working together on my relocation action came with many weird twist and sometime very ugly and frightening turns, but Laura was able to navigate us through the uncertainty and ultimately got us home without ever entering a court room.

But Laura turned out to be more to me than just an attorney; she became a strong anchor during a time when I was just getting back on my feet after divorce and needed the support of someone who could see things from a different angle. She encouraged me to pursue my own career as a Paralegal and was an inspiration to me of a modern woman who could balance her career while also being a kind and loving mother.

As I have said 100 times over – Laura is worth her weight in gold! I will always be grateful for her expertise and kindness during a very difficult time in our lives. She is a rock star attorney and I cannot recommend her enough.

I would highly recommend Laura Sell as a divorce attorney. Laura is very knowledgeable, honest, and trustworthy. We worked together to get the best possible outcome for my difficult situation. She and her team dug deep into my case, even revealing incriminating evidence from my EX, which proved to be very helpful. Whenever I had a question or concern, she was prompt in returning my calls and/or emails. Not only was I pleased with her work as my attorney, but she seemed genuinely concerned for my family’s well-being, and what I was going through. Laura was very easy to talk with and truly understood the stresses and emotions that occur during divorce. She helped put me at ease, told me what to expect throughout the divorce process, and guided me through that very difficult time in my life. I still reach out to her today, when I am in need of legal advice.

Id have to look past the fact they did an good job being lawyers because I believe they purposefully juiced the life out of me financially, Un-necessary calls and showing interest with leading questions to make me talk more and charge more. it made me question all of the moves we made as if they knew they were dead ends... I dont think they care much about anything but getting as much money from you as possible.

I can not praise highly enough J. Blake Hilty and McKinley Irvin for their professional Family Law services in the PNW. Knowledgeable, professional, kind and patient, Blake Hilty offered outstanding legal representation at an emotional and sometimes tumultuous time. Bringing a marriage to an end is a massive task and McKinley Irvin is serious about doing it in a timely manner that serves all parties well. I'd highly recommend Blake Hilty to anyone who is looking for the best legal representation available in Seattle.

I had a great experience with Kim Schnuelle, she was responsive, respectful and very courteous. I highly recommend her as a great council in your side.

During the most stressful transition of my life, it was a relief knowing my legal representation was reputable, safe, and was advocating for my and my children's best interest.

I worked with Kim Schnuelle on my divorce. It was pretty straight forward, but there were a couple issues with my ex and she was able to recommend the best way to handle the situation. Her and her paralegal were very professional, experience, responsive, and very easy to work with. Her retainer was a bit higher than others I spoke to, but I'm happy with my experience with Kim.

I am very lucky to have found Blake Hilty from McKinley Irvin. He is very professional but what impressed me the most was his ability to quickly recognize the issues and work to find constructive and practical solution to solve them. He worked very hard to get me the desired and reasonable outcome as permitted under the law without generating unnecessary legal fees. I could trust Blake for his good advice. He keeps up to date with changes in family law and studies the case in depth and most importantly uses the LEGAL LEVERAGE to build the case rather than using false accusations or raising petty issues to win a case. I would recommend him because he is honest, diligent and very sharp in his work. This is what you need to get protection or justice or win a case because Judges are very intelligent and they can decipher easily between the truth and lies. I was very happy with the outcome which was fair and reasonable and also felt that he wanted to save attorney fees for me all the time.

Called to schedule a consult and spoke Michelle today 08/06/2015. I explained my situation and the legal issue I was having and needed the advise of a family attorney. She explained their office procedure and said she would schedule a consult with an attorney. I was getting another incoming call and asked her to "hold on" and when I came back on to the line, Michelle conveniently disconnected the phone. Customer Service to potential clients is pretty terrible and the claim to of being "the Region's Premier Family Law Firm" is highly unlikely. I did however save the possibility of spending around $295 for the appointment fee.

I hired Jennifer when I realized my ex was an out of control narcissistic lying Pro Se who would stop at nothing to crush me financially and emotionally. I needed a tough and experienced attorney who could defend my interests. Jennifer was just perfect. She caught on with every little detail of my case early on and never stopped to amaze me. She is the right mix of tough and compassionate and was simply magnificent in court, with so much ease and poise. I did not always listened to her or liked what she had to tell me, but I realized early on that she was very realistic with potential outcomes, knowledgeable, very bright and relentless in her pursuit of justice for her clients. She was always right on. I was an emotional wreck during my 15 months ordeal, but Jennifer always sorted through feelings and facts gently and had my best interest at heart. She was available via email during business hours, but also at night and in weekends. Her team Kristina, Jessica and John were just wonderful to work with. My case got complicated with a bankruptcy filed by my ex, Jennifer never skipped a beat and was able to use it to my advantage. We went through numerous motions and hearings and even though there is never a real winner or loser in a divorce, Jennifer won every battle for me. The finale will always be unforgettable to me: After Jennifer finished a magnificent presentation while digging deep into the complex laws of bankruptcy, the judge scolded my ex, attacked his credibility, threatened him of sanctions and awarded me the house he had been trying to steal from me for years. This was just priceless. I ended up settling my case a week before trial due to financial reasons, but there is no doubt in my mind, that had I gone to trial, Jennifer would have won that last battle for me and the ex would have got what he deserved. I was in great hands through this painful process and would definitely recommend Jennifer and her team to anyone finding themselves in a highly contested divorce. She is simply the best. The downside is that her firm is very expensive, I did cringe at the 6 figures I had to spend, but I really got what I paid for, the best representation. She gave me my life back.

While the firm was expensive, they were definitely worth the price. I worked with Kim Schnuelle and was impressed with her expertise and knowledge of family law and the process.

I worked with Kim Schnuelle on post-secondary education support. The process was simple and easy to follow. Kim did a fantastic job keeping me informed on the progress of the negotiation. She also did an exceptional job setting appropriate expectations. I have no hesitation recommending Kim and her team.

My case was handled by Brien Galbraith in the Seattle office of McKinley Irvin, with the very able assistance of his paralegal Joshua Dawson. The case has reached what may turn out to be a temporary conclusion. I have withdrawn my petition entirely of my own volition out of concern for the other party. It is very possible that I may reopen it in a few months as other events transpire, and I have every intention of continuing my relationship with Brien Galbraith in that event.
My earliest contact with the firm was one of friendly professionalism; this extended to friendly and courteous reception staff, and the delightful lady who looks after the firms accounts, and continued always in this vein. Billing and fees were handled with professionalism and courtesy, and I regard as entirely reasonable in terms of work done and services rendered. Both Brien Galbraith and Joshua Dawson were good humored, compassionate and professional and always seemed available. In particular, my case involves necessary access to relationship details and health records of a very personal nature, and these details were handled at all times with delicacy and understanding. At the beginning of my contact with Brien Galbraith, full details of my health issues were still being uncovered, and I was just beginning a treatment of medication which took some months to settle, Brien Galbraith handled this with great understanding, and his advice I have found always to be very sound and most insightful.

In summary, I am more than happy with the service that I have received from McKinley Irvin and Brien Galbraith. If and when I choose to reopen my case, I have no hesitation in placing myself in the hands of Brien Galbraith and his associates, and can only recommend the services of his firm with well merited praise of the highest order.

Jennifer and her team did an excellent job on my case. It was a very complicated case that required much time. Jennifer had been recommended to me by a friend. After reviewing her and the firm, I determined that it would be too expensive to go with her. I went to another attorney first, that wasn't getting me anywhere so I went to another and another! After three attorneys and a serious mistake made by the third, I reached out to Jennifer. She was compassionate, knowledgeable and in the end we were more successful in saving my family and my hard earned assets than I could of hoped for. The costs were extraordinary but I believe if I had gone with Jennifer from the beginning it would have been more manageable. I highly recommend Jennifer and would have gladly given five stars except for the high cost of the litigation.

In a less than desirable situation we had a wonderful experience and would very highly recommend McKinley Irvin and Kim Schnuelle. If you need experts in family law this is the place.

I spoke with a few other attorneys prior to retaining the family law services provided by Blake Hilty - modification of Parenting Plan and Child Support. I selected Blake because of his knowledge and his straight-forward assessment of what it would take to complete my case. He and the entire staff at McKinley-Irvin were very professional (customer relations, billing and the para-legal staff). He completed the matter just as he outlined. I was very impressed with his efficiency and timely completion of the work. Blake was easy to work with and I highly recommend him based on my personal experience.

McKinley Irvin helped me get through a tough spot. Granted the divorce was pretty straight forward luckily. They took care of everything for me and made it much easier to deal with in the end. Highly recommend !

I have often said attorneys are like fax machines, don't often need them but when you do your sure glad you have one. I have used McKinley & Irvin for some very personal family law needs. I was successful EVERY time, its not my opinion that anyone really wins in these situations(the darker side of my ego says thanks for winning every time) but Kim and the Law firm represented me in such a professional, caring way, providing me with clarity, insight to the law and made me feel I was not alone in these always trying times. Kim's was nothing short of excellent and every thing you would hope to expect from an attorney. Her extensive law experience really shines through. Her paralegal Josh was also incredible and both of there warm, kind and caring attitude really helps sooth the nerves. I would also like to add Kim seemed always to have my best interest at heart above all else, she was constantly watching out for ways to save money to the point that I even received money back. I thought I should mention that as there is always a stigma about lawyers trying to spend all your money, and my experience was quite the opposite. What a great law firm, I can recommend them without hesitation and although I hope never to need an attorney again, if I do McKinley & Irvin and Kim Schnuelle will be there for me again. Thanks so much for being by my side.

I am extremely satisfied with the work from Blake at McKinley Irvin. He helped alleviate my stress in a very difficult situation.

Blake Hilty not only represented me with my best interest in mind, he was also a brother to me ion a very difficult situation. He stood by me through thick and thin. It was not Blake just doing his job, it was Blake standing by me as if he were family. I could not possibly of asked for better representation. Thank you so much Blake!

I've retained Blake Hilty for both my divorce and more recently a change to our current parenting plan. My change had to deal with the school district in which my kids would be enrolled. Blake was very strategic and knowledgeable regarding this matter. He and his paralegal were very quick to respond to any questions and or concerns I had. We fought an uphill battle from the first day and ended up winning our case. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal counsel regarding family law issues.

I was represented by another law firm during my divorce and lost almost everything, most importantly, time with my two sons. Seeking new counsel for my challenging custody situation, I was fortunate to be referred to Jennifer Payseno. Jennifer laid out a clear plan of action and, together with her amazing team, was able to help me gain full custody of my boys. My family is together and thriving today, thankful for the knowledge and experience Jennifer brought to my case. My only regret was not finding Jennifer sooner. I would highly recommend Jennifer Payseno to anyone faced with a difficult custody situation

Hire this firm and you risk bankruptcy!! I am reviewing the legal work and ridiculous overbilling of Jennifer Payseno and this firm. Cold, unresponsive, unavailable, and outrageously overpriced. One month in, I was billed $2,500 for setup fees like file organization and scanning..I didn't have that much paperwork but the hourly rate for scanning was $120!! I was dropped by e-mail notice after complaining and had to pick up my file asap, then scrambled to find a new lawyer. No "compassionate" lawyering or customer service here. It's all bunk.

Several lawyers told me they regularly meet with former McKinley Irvin clients who have run out of money or leave after seeing the charges.

Jennifer Payseno radiates strength, grace and integrity.
Jennifer and her team went above and beyond for me. Jennifer exudes a combination of compassion and strength which gave me a sense of peace in an otherwise extremely stressful time in my life.
i am thankful for Jennifer and her team for their diligent and honest work ethic.

Kim Schneulle provided expert professional guidance to my son as he negotiated payment of accumulated child support to his child’s mother. Kim was extremely sensitive to some particularly delicate circumstances in this case. In addition to helping my son through the negotiations with his child’s mother, Kim also was highly effective in communicating with the Division of Child Support, constructing a strong case for DCS to relieve him of his child support debt to the State. She was compassionate, timely with responses to our questions, offered excellent counsel, and kept our budget in mind helping to minimize costs whenever possible. I would recommend Kim to anyone who needs a knowledgeable, competent family law attorney.

Extremely happy with the attorney assigned to my case. Although, it was a simple Parent Plan modification case, he had shown professionalism and expertise on the subject and right to the point legal advise. Delivered on what he had promised.
The ladies on the customer services and finance department also were very nice.

My father retained the services of Susan Shulenberger when his wife emptied bank accounts while he was visiting his family in NJ. He decided to file for divorce because they had always kept their finances separate. The law regarding their assets was clear, since they were both in a second marriage and they chose to keep their finances separate. Susan first made her return the money to a trust account and then weathered three different lawyers (his wife fired the first two because they understood the law). The third lawyer attempted to accuse my father of being incompetent, he is in his 80's, but had no evidence to support the claim. They also tried to delay the case several times, likely hoping he would pass away before the divorce was final. Thankfully Susan persevered through all the legal BS her attorney sent our way and eventually got them to settle (for far less than she was gunning for). It was a difficult experience for our family, but Susan was steady and effective through the long process. She knows the law and was able to hold off the kind of lawyer that gives attorneys in general a bad name. Thanks Susan!

I worked with Jennifer Payseno at McKinley Irvin on a child custody modification. Some words that describe here are: professional, knowledgeable, and most importantly, realistic. Her passion for her profession became obvious as she made the effort to know me and to understand my situation. I provided volumes of information that would be difficult for most to read past the first page. It became apparent through the process that Jennifer and her staff took the time to not only read it, but become very familiar with it so that they could better help me through my situation. I very highly recommend Jennifer and McKinley Irvin to anyone in need of a family law expert and highly competent advocate.

Kim Schneulle is an excellent attorney. She is extremely bright and very knowledgeable about the law. She gives her clients accurate advice and informs them about what to expect from the process. She is a zealous advocate in court and obtains excellent results for her clients.

My husband and I have worked with Elizabeth Hoffman for the past year and have found her help in our custody matter amazing. Liz is always willing to answer any questions we have by email and let's us know how to proceed. Also Liz has always taken into consideration our finances when deciding how to help us knowing that we have limited resources for this matter. We have both appreciated her kindness and professionalism and will always use her and McKinley Irvin in the future.

I worked with Susan Shulenberger and her associates at McKinley Irvin. They were professional and compassionate, and seeking their counsel was the best decision I could have made during a difficult time. They were consistently on top of my case, and brought it to a successful conclusion. I have recommended them to others and will continue to do so. Their dedication to their clients is outstanding.

Mr Blake Hilty was wonderful to work with. He put my mind at ease about my up-coming legal action, and I feel he was extremely forthright and level-headed in his advice. I was very comfortable with Mr Hilty and would recommend McKinley Irvin in the future.

I see the the below reviews and all I can say is you get what you pay for. I hired a attorney for a modification and payed a cheap price. All that attorney did was give my ex what he wanted and gatherd his info from m ex's attorney( made me look and feel dumb in court). I fired that attorney, and hired Mr. Hilty and his firm treated me great! I am the average person ( i.e. I don't know the fancy court terms), Mr. Hilty explained everything to me. All my questions explained, my worries are put to rest as best as they could be. They also got everything resolved quickly as my ex- dragged everything out as long as he could.

I recommend Jennifer Payseno for anyone seeking a top-notch divorce attorney. She's a great attorney who can get the job done for her clients.

Susan Shulenberger is one of the best people I have ever worked with. She is both reasonable and fierce in the exact mix that is needed when dealing with parenting plans and division of assets. Divorce is never easy, so it is essential that you have someone you trust advising you. I refer every person I know facing divorce to Susan. Several of my friends have worked with her and they are grateful for her help during troubled times. Mckinly Irvin is located in downtown Seattle, and the office is welcoming and easy to access (even if you don’t like driving downtown!).

GET WHAT YOU NEED FIRST. I called to make an appointment regarding a certain type of family law. I made clear what I was looking for. The secretary proceeded ask for my full name, my wife's full name, how we heard about the firm, what keywords we used on google, what our zip code was, etc. After 5-6 minutes of giving her all this information, she said they don't do that type of law. She made sure to provide me with another guy so they could receive their credit/$ for the referral. Since they're so interested in collecting data on their callers, I'm providing a little online for them. Thanks for wasting my time.