David Brendan Starks

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David Brendan Starks
Exceptional divorce & family law representation in King County. We can help you get results.
5.0 star rating
Superior support, experience, and personal touch
- Ricky Anderson, a Family client
5.0 star rating
Client Review
- a Child Custody client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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No professional misconduct found.

Practice Areas

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  • 65% Divorce / Separation
  • 15% International Law
  • 10% Child Custody
  • 10% Child Support

Contact Information

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  • 206-625-9600
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  • McKinley Irvin
    425 Pike Street, #500
    Seattle, WA 98101
    Office: 206-625-9600
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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"I enjoy practicing family law because of the personal connection that comes with getting to know my clients and then working to protect their rights and... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Superior support, experience, and personal touch”

Posted by: Ricky Anderson, 10 months ago.

Client Review: Dave is an experienced, thorough, competent, and excellent lawyer. I have been nothing but 100% impressed throughout his representation. Couldn't... more
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5 star rating

“Client Review”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, over 4 years ago.

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Résumé

 

License

14 years since David Brendan Starks was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 2008 05/15/2012
Washington Active 1998 05/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner in Charge at McKinley Irvin 2005–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Seattle University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law Best Lawyers 2012
Super Lawyer Washington Super Lawyers 2011
See all 5 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Section Advisor, ABA International Law Section Drafting Committee on the Implementation of the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children 2011-present
Member American Bar Association, Family Law Section
See all 7 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
International Family Law, Washington State Bar Association Family Law Desk Book Washington State Bar Association 2010
Washington's Resolution to Equal Custody King County Bar Bulletin 2008
See all 4 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Commencing Divorce Action Divorce Litigation: From Start to Finish 2011
Nuts and Bolts of Family Law King County Bar Association CLE 2010
See all 5 speaking engagements
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