Reviews

McKinley Irvin and there team are a wonderful. They were always available whenever I had questions, and guided me through the divorce process with patience and kindness! I highly recommend them for any of your law needs!

Retained for contentious and lengthy divorce proceeding. Worked with two attorneys, both of which treated me with respect, listened carefully to my concerns, provided realistic feedback, and then correctly executed my direction. Paralegal staff top-notch, especially Ms. CJE who always promptly handled the details with expertise, candor, and kindness. If the need arose, I would definitely retain again. Recommended.

I felt that Rory Flay of McKinley Irvin was out to hurt me as much as my now ex-husband was. He attempted to get me to agree to submitted child support worksheets that contained elementary math errors, such as increasing my income with the child support amount in the spousal support column. There was an instance where his appraiser did not show when scheduled (at the last minute) and Mr. Flay attempted to falsely twist words so that in an email to my counsel it appeared that I was the one who was not available. Mr. Flay even attempted to readjust the temporary child support amount for final settlement reflecting my ex’s “new job” at minimum wage, rather than his normal $90,000 per year job that he’s been working at for over 22 years. It usually took many attempts to get Mr. Flay to respond to my counsel's enquiries, ultimately dragging a somewhat simple divorce out over a year and increasing the cost. I felt that my son and I were in danger with this guy on the opposite side of the table.

Friendly and helpful for my case Wouldn't wish devorve on anyone. Rory Flay was a good fit for my style..

Lisa Ward and her team came to my rescue during an exceptionally ugly divorce. She was recommended from both a family member and via her stellar on-line reviews. After a terrible and traumatic experience with another attorney I had to fire, she gladly took over my case, tidied it up, and made it her mission to not only repair the damage already done, but to do all she could do to help me. At the time I met her, I wasn't eating, shaking with anxiety, and having the worst stress of my life. I had no energy to stick up for myself and fight for my rights. However, an immense weight was lifted off my shoulders once I realized that her and her team were were certainly going to walk me through every step, take a personal interest in my case, and help reassure me through the whole process. They kept me completely informed of my current status regarding my case, my financial standing, and what I could expect in the future. Her expertise and care helped me think clearly, substantially decreased my anxiety, and ultimately gave me my life back. Whereas the previous lawyer kept me in the dark, ran erroneous charges, took on my case like he was going to battle so he could get more money from me, Lisa did the opposite. She took a collaborative approach to keep costs and the length of the divorce process down. I still get asked by people how in the world did I get through such a dramatic divorce so quickly and I reply "with the best divorce attorney one could possibly acquire." I highly recommend Lisa as the most effective divorce attorney around. If it weren't for her being my lawyer, my outcome would've been a tragedy, but instead it was a complete win both mentally and financially.

Teresa and Chriss were awesome! Divorce is a difficult and exhausting endeavor, but these two ladies kept the process going! Many thanks!!

There really aren’t words to describe what Lisa Ward has done for me. Lisa took a very messy and extremely complicated anti-harassment case against me and with true skill got it dismissed. I was so blindsided by the case against me that when I came to Lisa my anxiety was at an all-time high. She assured me that I could hand over my stress and anxiety to her and that she would do everything in her power to defend me…and she did just that. I can’t tell you the relief I felt every time I met with Lisa whether it was in her office or before/after the hearings. This case was moving fast and the evidence against me felt insurmountable. Lisa placed priority on my case because it was moving so quickly and sifted through the evidence with a fine-tooth comb, explained in detail all possible outcomes, and came up with a game plan in record time. Lisa knew my budget and she broke down exactly what was necessary and what wasn’t and allocated her time and resources to make sure my money was being used efficiently. Watching Lisa walk into each court hearing gave me a sigh of relief. Her passion, poise, and skill in the courtroom is incredible. Navigating the noise of this case and sorting out what was relevant and what wasn’t was masterfully done and led to the eventual dismissal of my case. Moreover, Lisa has a very personal approach with her clients. This was deeply important because this case was personally difficult and very close to home for me. Lisa was there for me whenever I needed her, checked in with me often, and I never had to wait for a response from her which is so critical when you have so many important questions. I strongly recommend Lisa Ward for any of your legal needs. I truly can’t speak highly enough of her.

After meeting with another law firm and the fit wasn't right, I was referred to Lori Ferguson Law Firm. Lori was not available to take on my case but they recommended Caitlin. I went in there with a list of questions and concerns. We addressed everyone of them and her responses and recommendations were impressive. My case was very complicated and my ex and his lawyers were very difficult to work with. Caitlin never gave up on my case. She would come to court very prepared. I felt like she knew my case like I was her own family member. She didn't have to search through paperwork or find answers to the judges questions. She knew the case without looking. Caitlin was always professional, patient and compassionate. She fought hard for the safety of my child and our best interest. My case is settled but we are still having issues with my ex. I am so thankful for her and her willingness to stick with my case and represent me. She is a hard worker and great lawyer. I highly recommend her.

Starting Tuesday we tried to contact this law firm for an attorney after a referral. The person stated that a intake person would contact us within 30 minutes. That didn’t happened. My daughter was in a urgent need of a attorney so we called several times and we just got a answering machine response to leave a message. The next day my daughter went into the Vancouver office and receptionist said we would receive a e mail setting up a interview time before the end of the day. That didn’t happen. We again called and sent another E mail and that person said for us to either E mail or call to schedule a consultation. When we E mailed the person we received a auto reply message that she will be out of town until next Tuesday! Finally today, 4 days later, they contacted us and my daughter talked to a person who then informed her that they couldn’t help her until September! The question is if they are that busy or they don’t want to help a potential client, why not just say that so we could move on.

Lisa Martin was very helpful and caring. She was there when I couldn’t be for my mother. I really appreciate her help during the divorce. A wee bit spendier than others but it was totally worth it

I would very strongly recommend against working with McKinley Irvin on your divorce case, and specifically recommend against working with David Gross.

Caitlin took over my messy divorce case from another attorney and she quickly learned the details of my case. She is professional, well prepared and represented me very well during court. She knew my case in depth and advocated for me and my children. I am impressed with her knowledge and compassion for her clients. My ex was uncooperative and unpleasant to work with but she communicated with him and his attorney and handled everything professionally. She is thorough and kept me informed and responded to my calls and emails promptly. Everyone in the office is extremely helpful and responded to my concerns promptly. I am grateful to Caitlin and her staff for their help during my difficult time. I would recommend Caitlin to anyone needing a family law attorney.