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.

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

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 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.