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  • Seattle, WA
  • Licensed for 28 years
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About Sands

Attorney Sands McKinley is the founder and CEO of McKinley Irvin.

 

Sands McKinley is a founding partner of McKinley Irvin, one of the largest family law firms in the Pacific Northwest. He graduated with his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. Sands is now in a full-time management position at the firm, but prior to this he had represented clients in more than 200 contested family law cases. Outside of the family law arena, he also has experience with business planning, formation, contracts and litigation cases. Sands is also the author of various editorials and contributions to publications on various topics related to family law. Sands founded McKinley Irvin with a commitment to excellence, something that has characterized the firm for over 20 years now. McKinley Irvin’s motto is: “Be more professional, be more prepared, be more fearless, and always negotiate from a position of strength.” Sands has played a large role in ensuring each of the firm’s attorneys emulates this. 

Practice areas

Family
  1. Family: 100%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

1501 Fourth Avenue
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McKinley Irvin

1501 Fourth Avenue
Suite 1750
Seattle, WA, 98101

Office (206) 397-0399

Website

https://www.mckinleyirvin.com/locations/seattle/

McKinley Irvin

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive199112/29/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”U.S. News & World Report2014
Best Law Firms - Family Law, Seattle MetroU.S. News & World Report2013
Best Law Firms - Family Law, Seattle MetroU.S. News & World Report2012
Washington's 100 Best Companies to Work ForSeattle Business Monthly2011
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Founder & CEOCapital Ventures2003 - Present
Founder & CEOMcKinley Irvin1992 - Present
Founder & CEOJurisnet, Inc.1996 - 2001
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Bar Association, Center for Professional ResponsibilityMember2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Law Practice Management SectionMember2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar SectionMember2014 - Present
Tacoma Law Foundation Steering CommitteeMember2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2006 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2006 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2002 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember1995 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember1991 - Present
Pierce County Bar AssociationMember2001 - 2003
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
McKinley IrvinOn the Future of Law: Comments on the ABA Futures Commission's Issues Paper2014
McKinley IrvinEditorial: Response to Supreme Court2007
McKinley IrvinCollaborative Law: What You Need to Know Now2007
Puget Sound Business JournalEnding a Marriage and Preserving a Partnership2007
Puget Sound Business JournalDivorce and Business, Avoid the Pitfalls when a Marriage Crumbles2007
The Lawbook"OK, You Get the House, But I Get the Tupperware!"2002
Eastside JournalOk, You Get the House, But I Get the Tupperware!2002
McKinley IrvinDivorce and Family Law in Washington State1998
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Seattle University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1990
Pacific Lutheran UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1987
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
University of WashingtonLaw School, Lawyers, & the Future of the Legal Profession2015
ReInvent Law LondonLawyers in Wonderland, or Why the ABA Should Undertake a Wholesale Reformation of Model Lawyer Ethics Rules, and Specifically Rule 5.4, which Currently Prohibits Non-Lawyer Ownership or Investment in Law Firms2014
McKinley IrvinThe Future of Law (is Here)2014
Rolando Radio ShowInterview with Sands McKinley2007
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
DelaneyParenting Plan Modification
JohnsonDissolution with Children
Keisler
Meade
BockmanDissolution

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