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Rainer Frank is a Senior Attorney at McKinley Irvin who handles family law cases related to divorce, child custody, child support, relocation, and unmarried couples. With more than 15 years of experience, Rainer represents clients with a variety of legal issues, including domestic partnerships, child support and parenting plan modifications, contempt proceedings, enforcement actions, and QDROs. He believes that the first priority in any family law matter is to get to know his client and understand their unique situation and needs. He works hard to avoid unnecessary adversity, but still treats each case as if he were preparing it for trial – an approach that he has found actually promotes settlement. Outside of the firm, he enjoys spending time with his family and sea kayaking through the Puget Sound.
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1998
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 1994
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1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 2000, Tacoma, WA, 98402
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Posted by Marjorie | January 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I contacted McKinley Irvin about two years ago with questions regarding custody of our grandson. We spoke to Rainer Frank one of the senior attorneys. He was very upfront with the issues we would face in Washington state pertaining to grandparents rights and how difficult they would ...
Posted by Brittany | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Rainer Frank was an awesome family attorney. He helped our family through a difficult and long battle regarding custody and child support. In the end, he worked hard and not only solved the original issue, but helped us with adoption as well (which he took the time to research just for us). I could n...
Posted by Josh | January 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Rainer Frank was a pitbull in my divorce case. Great advice, very respectful, very trustworthy and straightforward. Rainer took me from Temporary Orders to Final Decree, keeping me well informed along the way. I would call him again without hesitation if I need legal assistance. More than satisfied w...
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I used Rainer's services in the Spring of 2016. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He listened to all of my concerns and developed a plan to assist in and win my case. He took care of all the details and took the time to become familiar with my case (I had been back and forth in court with m...
Posted by Kristine | February 22, 2011
I would highly recommend Rainer Frank. He was completely professional and sensitive to my divorce issues.Not only was he a good lawyer but a considerate person as well. Divorce is never easy,and mine proved that. However Rainers knowledge and tennacity was just what was needed to help me with a cont...
"Rainer is a distinguished lawyer in the community. He is personable, putting client's at ease during enormously stressful times; a strong advocate; and commands the respect of his professional colleagues. I endorse this lawyer."
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Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
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Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
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2014 - Present
Senior Attorney, McKinley Irvin
1999 - 2014
Attorney, Law Offices of Jeffrey Robinson, P.S.
1998 - 1999
Associate, Anderson Hunter Law Firm, P.S.
1996 - 1998
Associate, Peelle Law Office Co., L.P.A.
1995 - 1996
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Clinton County Prosecutor's Office
2013 - Present
Gig Harbor Land Use Peninsula Advisory CommissionCommissioner
2011 - Present
Tacoma German Language SchoolVice President, Board of Directors
2000 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2000 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development CommitteeMember
2009 - 2011
Gig Harbor AcademyBoard of Directors
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1994
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