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Who

Statement of Mission, Philosophy, Values and Vision

Mission

  • To be trusted Family Law advisors and tenacious advocates in pursuit of the best possible outcome for our clients and their futures.
  • To offer our clients exceptional personalized service.
  • To share our humanity with clients and provide a safe, emotionally supportive refuge during times of crisis or transition.
  • To manage our firm responsibly, to invest in our future, and to fulfill our commitments to each client, our co-workers, and our communities.

Philosophy

We believe families are the root of civilization, that healthy families create healthy communities, and that communities are the foundation of the country. Therefore, by helping one family at a time, we better our society as a whole.

Values

  • ADVOCACY – We fight our client’s fight. We are non-judgmental toward clients and one another.
  • QUALITY – We deliver the highest quality work possible — we strive for perfection.
  • SERVICE AT EVERY LEVEL – We listen and are responsive, compassionate, persistent, proactive, and deliver world-class service to both our clients and to our co-workers.
  • PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY – We are candid, trustworthy, hardworking, ethical, and value the respect of our clients, the courts and our peers.
  • TEAMWORK – We work together in a supportive, respectful, and fun way. We value everyone’s contributions.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY – We are accountable to meet the expectations of ourselves, our clients, the legal system, and our firm.
  • ACTION – We get things done in a timely manner.
  • INNOVATION – We are creative, entrepreneurial, life-long learners, and committed to continuous improvement of ourselves and the firm.

Vision

  • PEOPLE – To be an inspiring and rewarding place to work where the best people are empowered to develop and grow, both personally and professionally.
  • LEADERSHIP – To set the highest standard of excellence in family law practice and law firm business administration.
  • GROWTH – To be the largest, best resourced, and most successful family law firm in the world.
  • THRIVING – To constantly evolve in anticipation of changes in technology, demographics, our profession, and the legal services marketplace.
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Client testimonials

    "I knew I had a great team looking out for my best interest."
    My daughter is the sunshine of my life. I felt despair and a sense of helplessness on the day I was served. On the first appointment day when I arrived at the office and sat down with my lawyer, I knew I had made the right decision. From the beginning of my case to conclusion, I knew I had a great team looking out for my best interest (and the best interest of my child). Thank you McKinley Irvin!
    - Christine P.
    "Thanks for all the work for our family over the past year."
    Thanks for all the work for our family over the past year. We’re really glad you are on our side.
    - P.O.
    "I always felt my specific needs were very well represented and that I could count on David to be a trusted adviser."
    David remained very level headed and family focused throughout our proceedings. That said, I always felt my specific needs were very well represented and that I could count on David to be a trusted adviser during an otherwise difficult time.
    - T.M.
    "We would highly recommend the knowledgeable and dedicated law firm of McKinley Irvin to anyone who might be seeking legal services."
    In our search for a reputable law firm to handle my sister’s divorce case, we explored our options until we found the McKinley Irvin law firm. McKinley Irvin has, through our experience, proven to be compassionate, understanding and patient during the long term process of my sister’s case. Due to her disabilities she needed more than the legalities and McKinley Irvin was able to provide their knowledge as well as the assurance to my sister that her case would be handled in her best interest. We cannot begin to express our gratitude for all that the McKinley Irvin law firm has done for us. We would highly recommend the knowledgeable and dedicated law firm of McKinley Irvin to anyone who might be seeking legal services.
    - P.M.
    "I cannot imagine two people better able to represent me."
    Without David and Sam, there is no way I could have made it through this exceptionally difficult time in my life. I cannot imagine two people better able to represent me, nor a better firm to handle my affairs. You all have been wonderful!
    - M.L.
    "My attorney was very good in and out of the courtroom. Always kept me up to date on any issues that came up."
    My attorney was very good in and out of the courtroom. Always kept me up to date on any issues that came up and was very knowledgeable on custody issues.
    - R.R.
    "You all stood by me no matter how trying my case got. I always felt at ease knowing that you were there to guide me through this."
    I would like to give my sincere appreciation to Jennifer Payseno and staff. You all stood by me no matter how trying my case got. I always felt at ease knowing that you were there to guide me through this most difficult time. Thank you for not only being my attorney but becoming part of our extended family.
    - M.F.
    "Thank you very much for doing such a wonderful job. It has been a pleasure working with you."
    Dave, thank you very much for doing such a wonderful job. It has been a pleasure working with you.
    - R.C.