Reviews

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.

I hired Casey to help with my divorce, parenting plan/ custody and obtaining the stimulus checks that my ex-husband took from the children. I am so glad that I had Casey and his team by my side, representing me. They worked diligently this past year to close my case and through the entire process they listened to what I had to say, understood what I wanted and gave me honest feedback. I can honestly say that Casey and his team cared about me and about my children. Through the whole process Casey thought about my children and what was best for them. We won my case and my ex-husband walked away happy too. It was a win win for everyone! Best attorney and team ever!!!

My divorce case was complicated, it lasted three years, and required the work of three different family law attorneys. My last attorney, Casey Sanders, stood head and shoulders above the rest. In addition to being intelligent, professional, and a great communicator, Casey was strategic—giving me the costs and benefits of all of the actions we were considering; he was willing to roll up his sleeves and look at the nuances of my situation—which was something I had wanted from the other attorneys who represented me; and he was adaptable—meaning, if I asked him to take a hard line, he did. I also felt that he truly cared about the outcomes of my case. Every minute that I worked with Casey, I wished he had represented me all along. His paralegal, Karrey L. Komp, was also professional, capable, and personable. I felt that I had a great team with Casey and Karrey. I give them my unqualified and highest recommendation.

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.

Referring to a divorce as a "good experience" would not be accurate. However, I came to this firm in a desperate situation that involved abuse, control and many other issues. My husband being highly respected in county government and me being a stay at home mom left me feeling trapped and hopeless. I did my research and found McKinley and Irving to be a highly respected and successful family law firm. My attorney Casey Sanders and his paralegal Karrey Komp took my case and helped and provided more than I imagined. From day one to day 500 my counsel was life saving. I was well cared for, well represented and came out on the other side able to provide for myself and my kids. I trusted the counsel I received with my future and it served me well. I would highly recommend Attorney Casey Sanders and his paralegal Karrey Komp.

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.

DO NOT GO TO THIS BUSINESS, SAVE YOURSELF THE MONEY AND GRIEF!

Lisa’s service was invaluable to me as I had to navigate post-divorce stress and threats from my ex-husband. Every step of the way, Lisa confidently and professionally handled my questions and concerns in a timely matter. The cost of her service and legal expertise was commensurate with the peace of mind I received. Because of her efforts and swift legal action, Lisa was able to quickly resolve my matter. Even after our business was completed, Lisa made herself available to me within minutes after leaving a voicemail to answer another legal question I had. That made me feel valuable and important as a client. I’m so appreciative of everything she did for me, and highly recommend her.