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  • Seattle, WA
  • Licensed for 29 years
Sands McKinley
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About Sands

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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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

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

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive199102/24/2021
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 & CEOJurisnet, Inc.1996 - 2001
Founder & CEOMcKinley Irvin1992 - 2020
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
McKinley IrvinThe Future of Law (is Here)2014
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
Rolando Radio ShowInterview with Sands McKinley2007
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
DelaneyParenting Plan Modification
JohnsonDissolution with Children
Keisler
Meade
BockmanDissolution

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Danielle LaBelle, Family Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
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Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
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