Brien Galbraith

I came to McKinley Irvin as a broken man and father who wasn’t sure of what legal motion I just signed. I was led to believe that my marriage situation was going to be fine, that it would all work out after we went and found ourselves and that separation was just temporary. I agreed to a fresh star...t and a move across the country so we could be a family. I went to marriage counseling by myself. I attended addiction counseling for the alcohol I once consumed. I signed separation papers hearing that it is just temporary and that we were healing as a family. I saw my son everyday and life was looking brighter and brighter. I was happy and I thought everything was working out and then two weeks after I signed a final separation order I was told that it is over and that someone wanted a divorce. I was floored and scared and wondering what happened and what did I sign. I read through all of the motions and orders and from what I understood I had just signed my life, my marriage and my son away. Our final order converted our separation into divorce after six months. I had no custody rights for my son and only visitation per permission. I knew I needed legal help and I hoped and prayed I could do something. I was not a bad person or husband or father. I was getting help on my own and there was no history of any wrong doing whatsoever in my marriage, it hurt and I was confused. After researching multiple law firms and setting up a consultation with an attorney at McKinley Irvin I met Brien Galbraith. He poured through my stacks of motions and orders and we discussed that it didn’t look good at all for me. I shared my story and testimony and he looked at me and told me he believed in me and that we would work together to do everything we could to make things fair. All I wanted was to have joint custody of my son and clear all of the wrong that was documented with the court. Brien and his awesome paralegal Josh Dawson worked with me for more than a year and a half. We knew it was an uphill battle and all of the data and statistics were stacked against me. However I believed and do believe that truth and love, in the end, will always win. Brien’s knowledge of family law is very impressive and our focus on truth was the right strategy. We had highs and lows, the accusations and subpoenas directed toward me were some of the most difficult times in my life. Brien, Josh and I were a team and I couldn’t imagine going through this again in my life without them. I am now a proud daddy with joint custody of my son and we achieved everything I needed. In the end truth and love won. Thank you Brien and McKinley Irvin for all of the help. I feel like we are family. Daddy David

I worked with Brien to resolve child custody and support issues. He was recommended to me by a friend, and I was fortunate enough to have him take my case. He really listened to my questions and concerns, and was always responsive to my calls, texts and emails. I felt that he and his paralegal Jos...hua Dawson took the time to understand my case and the outcome I wanted to achieve. In the end I walked away satisfied with the result. I appreciate all their hard work, and would definitely recommend them to others.

I hired Mr. Galbraith to represent me after my child's father filed a restraining order between my child and me, an agonizing legal tactic I did not know was so commonplace. Mr. Galbraith provided excellent advice and clear expectations. After hearing my anxieties and concerns he made some aggressive... legal moves that protected my child and myself. By the end of this process I have a final parenting plan that is fair. My child's life is changed for the better, no exaggeration. I also became aware of how lucky I was to have found a lawyer who is so conscientious and diligent. This is a dreadful experience to have in life, but every conversation I had with Mr. Galbraith left me feeling informed and less out of control. I would gladly recommend Mr. Galbraith to anyone facing an uphill custody battle.

I worked with Brien on updating both a parenting plan and child support worksheet that were five years old. I found both he and his paralegal to be knowledgeable, responsive, and efficient and I will be recommending him to any friends seeking legal advice for divorce or updating their legal agreement...s.

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.