Sands McKinley
About Sands
Biography
Sands is the founder of McKinley Irvin. Together with his partners, he has built a firm of outstanding lawyers, staff, and service delivery models – all focused on delivering personalized client service and excellent legal results in every client relationship.
Sands began practicing law in 1991. In 1999, he retired from active law practice to focus on the firm’s strategic plan, growth, and developing a strong management team. Since that time, McKinley Irvin has established itself as the largest family law firm in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the largest in the U.S. More importantly, McKinley Irvin has distinguished itself by the quality of its lawyers, and by the high level of service and results provided to clients.
In 2020, the firm’s co-founder, Rita Herrera Irvin, replaced Sands and now leads the firm. Sands now focuses his time pursuing opportunities to help solve problems for law firms and their clients.
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Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 34 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1991
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McKinley Irvin
1501 Fourth Avenue, Suite 1750, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Experience
Honors
2014
Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”, U.S. News & World Report
2013
Best Law Firms - Family Law, Seattle Metro, U.S. News & World Report
2012
Best Law Firms - Family Law, Seattle Metro, U.S. News & World Report
2011
Washington's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Seattle Business Monthly
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Founder & CEO, Capital Ventures
1996 - 2001
Founder & CEO, Jurisnet, Inc.
1992 - 2020
Founder & CEO, McKinley Irvin
Associations
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Center for Professional ResponsibilityMember
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Law Practice Management SectionMember
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar SectionMember
2013 - Present
Tacoma Law Foundation Steering CommitteeMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1995 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2001 - 2003
Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Parenting Plan Modification
Dissolution with Children
Dissolution
Education
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Law School, Lawyers, & the Future of the Legal Profession
2014
2014
2007
Publications
2014
2007
2007
2007
2007
2002
2002
1998
Languages
English