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Kirk L. Griffin

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 49 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Mercer Island, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Wills & Living Wills, Mediation ... +2 more

8441 SE 68th Street, #262, Mercer Island, WA

About Kirk

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

I have an extensive background in the domestic relations (divorce) area, including divorce negotiations and litigation, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, child custody and support issues, parenting plans, maintenance (alimony), and division of property and debts.

50 years

40%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

I prepare wills and also handle probate matters. Often I charge a flat fee.

50 years

25%
Mediation 20%

My mediator fee is $200/hour. I am a trained mediator, most often in family law cases. Unlike many mediators, I will mediate cases where neither party has an attorney. I also have arbitrated cases, including for the King County Superior Court.

37 years

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

See above (divorce)

46 years

10%
Business 5%

My business practice includes assisting small businesses, such as establishing corporations or LLCs.

50 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-240 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 49 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1976

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Kirk Griffin

8441 SE 68th Street, #262, Mercer Island, WA, 98040

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Kirk L. Griffin's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Kirk took an unpleasant matter (divorce) and made it smooth and as easy as these things can be - throughout the entire process. Anytime I had a question, he was very timely in answering. I consistently knew what was going on, yet I didn't have to worry over much, since he was on top of the details of... the process. Divorce is an emotional journey. Kirk was great at putting me at ease when emotional bumps come along. I'm very satisfied with my outcome, and I highly recommend Kirk.

Posted by Mona | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Kirk Griffin

Kirk has represented me on three occasions over the past decade regarding spousal maintenance issues after a long marriage leading to divorce. On all three occasions, Kirk was responsive and supportive. He was clear and thorough and was always conscientious about my limited financial circumstances. H...e was resourceful and down to earth at gathering the necessary information to proceed without excessive expenditures. His professionalism, no-nonsense approach, and communication skills were outstanding. I wish I had known about Kirk when I went through my very costly and frustrating divorce procedure. Kirk's care and interest in my situation made a substantial difference in the quality of my life. I will always be grateful. I highly recommend his services.

Posted by L. | June 28, 2015 | Family

Excellence in every way. Truly outstanding counsel and stays ahead of the issues.

Kirk Griffin is my legal representative for cases involving family law. I have utilized his legal services in cases both as plaintiff and defendant. Most recently, Kirk helped me navigate a very complicated separation agreement and ensuing divorce that involves quite unusual and complex intri...cacies. Once again I found I was in very good hands with Kirk, as he had also already just helped me in a particularly peculiar family law case which had also resulted in positive outcome. In both instances, he successfully morphed multiple and problematic circumstances into being that of little or no concern for me, the worried client. To start, Kirk has a keen sense of staying a step ahead of matters and is continually proactive in communicating case suggestion, progression and associated tempo - which I find ultimately minimizes monetary as well as emotional concerns and stresses. Also his expertise, sound logic and judgement have been key instruments in my successful outcomes in legal matters. Even when considering the uniqueness of my recent legal cases, Kirk successfully and efficiently endeavored every matter and detail with aplomb - leaving "no stone unturned," no matter how small. The AVVO Review's "Overall rating" categories do not adequately cover other important attributes Kirk possesses as a lawyer. For him, I would like to include to that list: expert, professional, efficient, informed, well-versed, prepared, astute, talented, detailed, skilled, demeanor with appropriateness and deft handed guidance. All those are but a beginning of positive additional descriptions of which I have been witness and experienced with Kirk as my legal representative. If each of the additional descriptions I listed above were separate categories included in AVVO "Overall rating," all would still be of "5 star"/"Excellent" grades for Kirk. Prior to Kirk, I had opportunity of legal representation concerning previous legal matters. Those lawyers have all been "top-notch." My experience with Kirk abounds with all the best traits and attributes of my other lawyers combined. There is no guess-work with this, as Kirk has my top recommendation for legal representation. Thanks to you and for all your super-great help, Kirk!

Posted by Thomas | June 18, 2015

Kirk Griffin

Kirk has been helpful and beneficial to me and my extended family on several occasions over the years . Kirk's thorough and comprehensive approach resulted in positive outcomes for us. Highly recommendable!

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

1976 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Kirk Griffin

Associations

1990 - Present

King County Bar Association, Family Law Section

1976 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Education

1975

U.of Iowa

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

1982

Consumer Law for General Practitioner

Consumer Law

1982

Consumer Law for General Practitioner

Consumer Law

Publications

1988

Consumer Protection Litigation Recent Consumer Protection Statutes

1982

Consumer Law for General Practitioner Car & Mobile Home Sale, Leases & Repairs

Languages

English

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