Kathleen Marliss McCann

Kathleen Marliss McCann

4.7
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 44 years

Family Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Guardianship, Probate, Adoption

1014 Franklin Street, Suite 202, Vancouver, WA

About Kathleen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 35%

non parental custody and parentage. modifications of parenting plan and child support.

38 years | 25 cases

35%
Guardianship 35%

Representation of lay petitioners for guardianship, alleged incapacitated persons, guardian ad litem for guardianships of all kinds.

13 years | 20 cases

35%
Probate 20%

estates both intestate and with a will

15 cases

20%
Adoption 10%

Full private adoptions, step parent, international re-adoptions. representation of petitioners for adoption, birth parents, guardian ad litem for minor birth parents

38 years | 25 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 44 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1981

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Kathleen McCann, P.S.

1014 Franklin Street, Suite 202, Vancouver, WA, 98660

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Kathleen Marliss McCann's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Abraham | March 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Expert, quick, kind lawyer

I wholeheartedly recommend Kathleen McCann for anyone navigating the complexities of Family Law. We came to her with a complex question that other attorneys had not been able to handle--correcting the age of a child adopted from a foreign country--and she knew exactly what to do. Her deep knowledge a...nd swift handling of our case significantly eased the process. Kathleen was exceptional in answering all our questions, providing clear, accessible explanations that kept us informed and confident. We swiftly resolved this worrisome matter, and we feel very grateful that we found Kathleen. We highly recommend her for any family law matter.

Posted by Petar Obradovic | June 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Re-Adoption of a Minor

We have been needing to complete the re-adoption process for our daughter for some time now but in the past when we tried to do it we couldn't find a lawyer to do it. Once we reached out to Ms. McCann everything moved swiftly and professionally. She and her office were extremely responsive, we got al...l of it done via email, until the final court appearance. I highly recommend Ms. McCann for your legal needs.

Posted by Valerie | June 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Petition for Guardianship of a Minor

We were in immediate need of a lawyer to file a Petition for the Guardianship of a Minor for two precious kids who came unexpectedly into our care due to neglect. We believe we hit the jackpot when we found Kathy McCann. She hit the ground running for us and saw the case through to a victorious resul...t, despite many hurdles along the way. Petitions for Guardianship of a Minor are relatively new in the state of Washington, and when we began the process, it was difficult to find lawyers willing or knowledgeable enough to take these new case types. With her extensive family law background, Kathy researched the new requirements as needed, always ensuring she was thoroughly prepared. She is a consummate professional, well respected by her peers and the court, and as her clients, it was easy to see why. Kathy is dedicated, honest, succinct, effective and compassionate - she fought for the safety and health of these two precious minors as if they were part of her own family. Thank you, Kathy!

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Adoption

Kathleen McCann was great in helping us adopt our grandson. She was always available by email. She returned our calls or emails within the hour. The whole process took five months. We were very happy with her would highly recommend her. Thank you !

Posted by Karen | November 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Service For Our Guardianship Case

Kathy was highly recommend for our situation and we were 100 percent satisfied with her as our attorney. She continually went above and beyond, was very timely, and always made sure we understood the process or what to expect next. We are very happy with our outcome and highly recommend her to anyo...ne that needs an attorney in the areas she covers. If we could give her more than five stars we would!

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Kathleen Marliss McCann's Lawyer Endorsements

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Trent Kunz

Probate lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Kathy and sought her advice on several issues. Kathy is generous with her time and great to work with. I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Blum

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Peterson

Adoption lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Russell

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Matthews

Elder law lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kathy is very experienced and level headed. Whe takes a genuine interest in her clients."

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Matthew Cohen

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Christy

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathy is professional and has maintained good relationships with clients, colleagues, and the bench."

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Trent Kunz

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Dean Langsdorf Family Law Lawyer of the Year, Clark County Bar Association

Associations

2015 - Present

Clark County Guardianshp and Probate Group

Clark County Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Elder Law Section

2007 - 2013

Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Council

Education

1981

Lewis and Clark School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Puget Sound

Honors College

N/A

Univesity of Washington

Graduate School of Sociology

Speaking Engagements

2016

guardianship attorney group of Clark County

community property law

Languages

English

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