Reviews

Lindsay Camandona was a pleasure to work with as opposing counsel on a case we had together. That is not a statement I make lightly either. Lindsay was stern when it came to getting what her client wanted; however, she was also reasonable. She can represent her client zealously without being offensive or disrespectful to the other side. I would take a case where Lindsay is on the other side any day.

If you want an experienced, respected and reputable attorney - turn to Mckinley Irvin. I couldn't have chosen better representation!

I don't even know how to begin to express how I feel about Lindsay Camandona and McKinley Irvin. I went through a very painful and complicated divorce and Lindsay walked with me through every step. Getting divorced was the last thing I wanted, and it was incredibly painful, but Lindsay was not only a legal advisor and advocate, she was a compassionate supporter. She encouraged me, supported me, helped me, directed me, and represented me. When I didn't have the strength to face another day, Lindsay fought for me and my children. She is a tenacious advocate! One memory that especially stands out is when I had to go to court and see my estranged husband for the first time in months. I was beyond frightened. Lindsay sat right next to me instead of sitting in the "reserved attorney seats" up front. My husband's attorney sat up in the reserved seating, leaving my husband alone. Lindsay always sat next to me at every court hearing. Another time, I received a document from my husband that left me in tears. Lindsay called me to comfort and encourage me on. She was exactly what I needed. I trust her completely! She is absolutely the BEST attorney anyone could EVER have! If you are looking for someone to help you, there is no one better than Lindsay and the entire team at McKinley Irvin. I could never put into words how incredible they are! I could never have made it through this horrible time in my life without Lindsay Camandona.

Divorce is a very difficult thing to go through particularly when you have two young children and family on both sides that are devastated by the impact of the divorce. In early 2014 I met with Jamie Walker and I was very impressed by our conversation. In the fog of the divorce and dealing with running my business, being upset, stressed and depressed all at the same time I did not immediately hire McKinley Irvin to represent me. That was my mistake. I waited 4 months. When going through a divorce you have to have representation and as I have found out over the last two turbulent years I could not have hired a better law firm to represent me and my family. Jamie Walker is a very caring strategic litigator. More often than not because of the difficulty of the case Jamie kept me moving in the right direction. I could really tell that she cared and was not willing to back down or give up the fight despite the many challenges. There was so much that happened in this case over the past two years that it would be impossible to wrap that up in a few sentences. I can say that I never was going to except being a weekend father. I wanted to be a part of my kids lives as much as possible. I would not give up nor would Jamie her paralegal Kendra Lytle. Those two are a great team. In the end I have joint custody now thanks to Jamie. I know for a fact that the way our family was represented and how strategic they were in there representation that in the end we won. There is a reason McKinley Irvin is one of the top law firms in the country. They care about you and your family! I also need to mention Rainer Frank. Things come up over a two year period and Frank assisted me and had to step in court on one occasion and prevailed with his litigation and we won our day in court. That tells you how well the McKinley Irvin attorneys work together as a team and prepare each other when they need to step in to help support the other attorney in a difficult case. I would highly recommend Jamie and her paralegal Kendra Lytle and McKinley-Irvin if you find yourself in need of this type of counsel. Divorce changes your life forever. Jamie got my life back on track for the better! Never give up on your kids!! Never give up on representation and there is none better then McKinley Irvin!

I worked with Lindsay Camandona and have since referred her to multiple friends and colleagues. My divorce took a little over three months from the time I met her until the time that it was finalized. I was very satisfied with the outcome of the divorce and I came out further ahead than I would have if I didn't have an attorney involved. Lindsay responds in a very timely manner. I worked directly with her the majority of the time. She is knowledgeable and always provided me with realistic information. Divorce is an emotional process and Lindsay recognizes this and yet stays focused on the outcome at the same time. I found Lindsay online and chose her based on the reviews I read and I am glad that I did. If I had to do it all over again (thankfully I don't!) I would hire Lindsay again in a heartbeat.

Jamie Walker and Kendra are easy to work with and professional. They show you compassion!

I would recommend McKinley Irvin to anyone going through one of the most difficult seasons anyone can experience. In my case - divorce. Jamie and Kendle handled my case with grace and professionalism. I can't thank them enough.

I hired Ms. Jocelyn Stewart to represent me during my General Court Martial. I had been charged with one specification of false official statement and three specifications of unprofessional relationship. I was scared and felt completely alone. After just one phone call with Ms. Stewart, I felt renewed with hope. I knew without a doubt, I wanted her on my side. She was always honest with me and I leaned on her and her significant legal experience. In court, she was aggressive in her defense, yet extremely professional. She not only got the specification of false official statement suppressed and thrown out, but I was also acquitted on all remaining specifications. Sadly, the Air Force chose to pursue a second investigation against me only one month after my acquittal. I did not hesitate to re-engage Ms. Stewart concerning this second investigation. Months went by before the Air Force did decide to proceed with a Special Court Martial on one specification of unprofessional relationship. I am happy to report that this case never even made it to trial with the representation of Ms. Stewart. She is 100% thorough in everything she does and because of this, the charge was dropped in its entirety. Because of Ms. Stewart I was able to continue with my Air Force career. I did, however, decide it was time for a change and opted to transition from active duty to Air Froce Reserves. Because of Ms. Stewart I am still continuing on in over 14 years of honorable service to the United States Air Force. There is no dollar amount you can place on what she did for me. I would do it all again. I will never be able to thank her enough. While it was unfortunate that I found myself in such a horrible situation, I felt honored to be represented by one of the best military law attorneys out there. If you are facing military legal matters, please let Ms. Stewart fight for you. You will not be disappointed.

I expected so much more... I could have done my own parenting plan, but I wanted a lawyer to be sure it was done correctly and catch anything I might have missed.... It ended up being the other way around! And expensive for me to correct his and his paralegal's mistakes!! Unfortunately, much of your contact is with the paralegal too... I worked with Anthony Zorich and his Mallory was HORRIBLE! There were incorreclty typed figures and data each time I reviewed documents. As for Tony, he was nice, but there were stipulations that I had in my head that I wanted in a parenting plan; I was thinking he'd have others to add too, but once drafted, I had to ask for things to be included that I thought should simply be there based on my type of case. I feel awful for less educated clients who might have signed off on the first papers they were given- I don't like thinking about how they might have missed some stuff and gotten screwed! Horrible experience. However, to be fair, I'll add that Tony patiently answered my numerous questions until I was satisfied with the answers and did have a few key phrases to put in the plan that I probably wouldn't have had on my own. I'm glad it's over and I'm done giving them money!

Jamie R Walker is a competitive, strategic litigator who understands that a person going through a divorce needs a dedicated advocate on their side. She successfully negotiated a settlements and has extensive experience family law. "Behind Jamie’s friendly, outgoing demeanor is an attorney who hates to lose," Going through a divorce for my first and hopefully only time in my life after a 30 year marriage was not a fun experience. Jamie was an anchor who always made me feel like we were doing the right thing. We did not have to go to trial we ended the divorce through a mediator. Once again Jamie’s experience came through. She refused the first choice that opposing counsel wanted because she know that it would not be in our favor to use them. Mediation went extremely well. We were very prepared and won on all of our points by having the documentation to show them. I could not have asked for a better result I’m extremely happy with my choice and would recommend her to anyone who is going through an unfortunate divorce. Thanks again Jamie you are a ray of sunshine on a stormy day. Michael H Whitney

Credibility, Trust, Experience, and Dedication to my story, my case, my life, were the key characteristics I was looking for when choosing a Firm to represent my best interests. I made 6 calls to other Firms/Attorneys to represent me in my divorce/child custody case and it was clear I was choosing McKinley Irvin after having a 15 minute conversation with Attorney Jamie Walker. Jamie walked me through the expectations, cost, timeline, and the level of effort it would take to accomplish a desirable outcome. She was attentive. In addition, her paralegal Kendra Lytle was always quick to respond to my communications and needs. Together, I don't think there is a better team I could have chosen. I had a wonderful experience with McKinley Irvin. They were professional, timely, would redirect efforts when a sense of urgency was warranted, and made me feel comfortable and at ease during one of the most stressful times in my life. I couldn't have made a better choice. I would highly recommend calling McKinley Irvin, specifically Jamie Walker and Kendra Lytle if you are faced with divorce and a child custody situation. We were able to settle out of court and save a tremendous amount of money due to the savvy and expertise of this firm. Thank you again. Rob K. Tacoma, WA

Jocelyn was quick to return my phone call. I knew I was in a bad situation and I needed a top notch attorney to make sure that I wasn't taken advantage of by a military system than can be less than objective. I contacted her early, and I believe that was the reason my case had such a favorable outcome. Get her on your side early so that she can begin advocating for you. She made phone calls and obtained information I wouldn't have been able to by myself. She has connections, let her use those in your favor. As for the outcome, we were so ahead of the system that the military didn't even get the chance to charge me with any wrong doing. No Charges, No Action Taken!