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 am leaving a note for all to share that my experience working with Brien Galbraith and Joshua Dawson along with the rest of the McKinley Irvin team supporting them was an outstanding experience. Brien and Joshua were my third legal team in a divorce process and assisted me with finalizing the proce...ss. They took the time to understand my needs and were knowledgeable of our options and communicated with me timely. My only regret is they were not the first legal counsel that I had for this very personal matter. They will be my counsel for any future needs that I may have though. Thanks again guys- I appreciate all you did for me and my daughter!

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.

I worked with Brien and Joshua Dawson for my dissolution case. Brien and Joshua were very sensitive, professional, and knowledgeable. I had a contentious case and Brien was always available to answer questions and concerns. I felt they both did everything with my best interest in mind. I am very happ...y with how my case was resolved and would absolutely seek Brien out again if needed.