Brien Galbraith

Brien Galbraith is an exceptional attorney. His communication is clear, consistent, and respectful—he truly listens and takes your concerns seriously. His writing skills are outstanding, and he pays close attention to every detail in your case. Brien is incredibly patient, thoughtful in his approach,... and always makes you feel supported during difficult moments. He explains legal options in plain language and genuinely cares about achieving the best outcome. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and skilled family law attorney.

Brien is a fantastic advocate who identified the correct strategy legal from our first meeting. Brien is smart and pragmatic, and demonstrated an innate ability to understand how to deliver argument’s in best interests of his client. The result is that Brien leaves everyone knowing they’ve made ...the best arguments possible, which is everything

My only reservation about recommending Brien is that his charges, in conjunction with the charges for his paralegal, Josh, made getting closure on my post-secondary education issue an expensive process. However, I never felt the bills were inflated. For the money I got a lawyer who listened to me, wo...rked with my somewhat quirky style and temperament, played a very effective devil's advocate role, and got me exactly what I wanted legally. In truth, he got me more than I expected by challenging me on items I was willing to let go when in fact I had every right to pursue them . What I especially liked is that Brien would allow me to draft documents that he would then clarify or tactfully say "that's legally stupid, don't go there". All interactions were timely and accurate in detail. Calls and emails were promptly responded to. Challenges in my case were that my ex is an attorney and that a military pension and related benefits were involved. Brien admitted he was not particularly familiar with either area, but he did his homework, utilized my knowledge and resources, found the necessary answers and formulated a plan of action I felt was better than some of the self-described experts I'd considered using. The end result was a win/win/win. My ex didn't get cheated out of anything, I got true closure to a long nasty divorce situation, and most importantly my daughter got what she needed and deserved in the way of post-secondary support. In my book, that rates 5 stars for Brien, and I'd give the same to Josh.

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.

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.