Brien Galbraith

Brien Galbraith

also known as Meridian Family Law

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2800A, Seattle, WA

About Brien

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Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2008

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Location

Meridian Family Law

901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2800A, Seattle, WA, 98164

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Brien Galbraith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professional and Helpful Lawyer

I hired Brien for 2 family court cases and he was a great help in keeping me from giving in to my emotions and settling early. He was early to the hearing and was very prepared. His insight into tricks of the trade were invaluable!

Posted by Ken | March 26, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Service,Professionalism and Advice

My case was handled by Brien Galbraith in the Seattle office of McKinley Irvin, with the very able assistance of his paralegal Joshua Dawson. The case has reached what may very well turn out to be a temporary conclusion. I have withdrawn my petition entirely of my own volition out of what might well ...be regarded as overblown concern for the other party. It is very possible that I may reopen it in a few months as other events transpire, and I have every intention of continuing my relationship with Brien Galbraith in that event. My earliest contact with the firm was one of friendly professionalism; this extended to friendly and courteous reception staff, and the delightful lady who looks after the firms accounts, and continued always in this vein. Billing and fees were handled with professionalism and courtesy, and I regard as entirely reasonable in terms of work done and services rendered. Both Brien Galbraith and Joshua Dawson were good humored, compassionate and professional and always seemed available. In particular, my case involves necessary access to relationship details and health records of a very personal nature, and these details were handled at all times with delicacy and understanding. At the beginning of my contact with Brien Galbraith, full details of my health issues were still being uncovered, and I was just beginning a treatment of medication which took some months to settle, Brien Galbraith handled this with great understanding, and his advice I have found always to be very sound and most insightful. In summary, I am more than happy with the service that I have received from McKinley Irvin and Brien Galbraith. If and when I choose to reopen my case, I have no hesitation in placing myself in the hands of Brien Galbraith and his associates, and can only recommend the services of his firm with well merited praise of the highest order.

Posted by Leanna | March 17, 2015 | Child Custody

Outstanding Attorney!

My husband and I hired Brien to help my daughter with a parenting plan for our grandaughter. He was knowledgeable and very compassionate. We found him always available to answer question and he made us feel comfortable about the decisions we made for a fair plan for our granddaughter. He also knew wh...en to turn up the heat to get the plan accomplished without going to trial. We highly recommend Brien Galbraith.

Posted by Lisa | January 04, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Great Attorney!

I hired Brien on a dissolution matter. He was personable, efficient, and knowledgeable. He always promptly answered my emails and I was never left wondering the status of my case. I was honest in the beginning about my financial limitations and Brien was able to work within my parameters. I am hap...py with the outcome of my case and there were no financial surprises and when my case was over. I was promptly refunded the money I had remaining in trust. I would happily recommend him to anyone needing a family law attorney.

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Brien Galbraith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vicki Oslund

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Great family law attorney and good Snohomish County experience as well."

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Cindy Huang

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Stensel

Family lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Edwards

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Brien on several contentious and complex matters. I always value his consultation and his commitment to his clients."

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Danielle LaBelle

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brien. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mindy Stannard

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Collin McKean

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Definitely has his clients best interest in mind during the entire legal process."

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Lindsay Noel

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rita Irvin

Family lawyer | Jan 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jamie Walker

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sands McKinley

Family lawyer | Jan 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Shulenberger

Family lawyer | Jan 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica Moore

Child support lawyer | Jan 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Hoffman

Child custody lawyer | Jan 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsay Camandona

Child support lawyer | Jan 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Hallas

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Zorich

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Very helpful!"

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Christina Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Easy to work with."

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Laura Carlsen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Jewitt

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James Stensel

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Lindsay Noel

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Rita Irvin

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Jamie Walker

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Sands McKinley

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Annelisa Smith

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Jessica Moore

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Jonathan Hilty

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Elizabeth Hoffman

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Michael Hallas

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Anthony Zorich

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Christina Smith

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

N/A

Certificate for Specialization in Litigation, Golden Gate University School of Law

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Senior Attorney, McKinley Irvin

2014 - 2019

Attorney, McKinley Irvin

2008 - 2013

Attorney, Sanders Law Office

Associations

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

King County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2007

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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