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COMPLEX LITIGATION. FAMILY LAW FOCUS.
JUSTIN SEDELL SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Justin Sedell has plans to become a judge one day, and those who
know him best say his empathy, intelligence, and determination will
serve him well in that capacity. Today, these very attributes accrue to
the benefit of Justin’s family law clients, many of whom are involved in
situations where the stakes—and the emotions—are high.
“With family law cases involving allegations of child abuse, domestic
violence, or sexual abuse, unwavering support from one’s attorney is
imperative,” Justin claims. “My clients know unequivocally that I am on
their side and that we are working together toward a common goal.”
While most of his cases are less volatile than these, the people involved
in them still need to know “without any doubt whatsoever” that their
attorney is a staunch and caring advocate. In Justin’s eyes, they also
need to know the complexities of their own cases.
“Working together with my clients to define case strategy is key to my
approach,” explains the Seattle University adjunct law professor. “I
work hard to involve all people I represent in every step of the legal
process, and I enjoy helping them to make good choices during a
difficult time in their lives. I never forget that the decisions we make
AREAS OF PRACTICE together will impact their future for years to come.”
• Divorce
• Cooperative and collaborative divorce “Whether we are involved in a relatively peaceful, collaborative law
• High-conflict parenting disputes,
matter or a hotly litigated domestic violence case, I work closely with
including allegations of serious my clients to achieve the very best results for them and their families”
domestic violence, child abuse, and
--SENIOR ASSOCIATE JUSTIN SEDELL
sexual abuse of children and/or adults
• Mediation and arbitration of divorces In addition to his traditional law practice, Justin has expanded his
and other family law disputes focus to include collaborative law, an emerging, client-centered
• Intimate committed relationship law,
alternative to traditional litigation in which couples can make their own
including same-sex relationship decisions about their family’s future in a supportive, out-of-the-courtroom
dissoltion, unmarried couples dissolution, environment. According to this talented attorney, collaborative law is
and same-sex child custody disputes not appropriate in every dispute, but it can be an excellent vehicle for
resolving family law issues “for the right parties in the right
• Child custody
situations.”
• Parenting plan modifications
In every case—and after a complete discussion of all the alternatives—
• Relocation Justin says that he works closely with his clients to help them
• Domestic violence protection orders
determine the best method to resolve their very personal, very
particular disputes.
“Once we make that decision,” he adds, “we move forward in total and
complete confidence.”
COMPLEX LITIGATION. FAMILY LAW FOCUS.
JUSTIN SEDELL SENIOR ASSOCIATE
“Justin recently helped me secure the EDUCATION
custody of my two children. He was • J.D. cum laude, Seattle University School of Law
very confident from the beginning • Note and Comment Editor, Seattle University Law Review
and never allowed me to feel as if I
• B.A. in Political Science, University of California at Davis
would not be the victor. In the end,
he used his superior writing and
litigation skills to win the case on IN THE MEDIA
my behalf. Justin clearly outclassed • “Domestic Partnerships: Another Look, Additional Rights,” King County Bar
the opposing attorney, and he left Bulletin, April 2009
the judge and courtroom observers • “A Family Law Practitioner’s Guide to Navigating the Domestic Partnership
in awe.” Expansion Bill,” Washington State Bar News, June 2008
—FORMER CLIENT M.V. • “Domestic Partnerships in Washington,” on KIRO TV and Northwest Cable News,
March 2008
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
• Washington State Bar Association
• King County Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Adjunct Professor of Law, Seattle University School of Law
• QLaw Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee
• Unified Family Court Access to Justice Committee, King County Superior Court
RECENT CASES, PUBLICATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
• Washington State Court of Appeals Division II, In re the Marriage of Meredith,
February 2009
• Parenting Plans, King County Bar Association CLE, April 2009, with Elizabeth
Hershman-Greven
• Litigating Cases Involving Unmarried Couples, Snohomish County Bar Association
CLE, January 2009
• Impacts of Washington’s Domestic Partnership Laws on the Elder Care Community,
continuing education course for attorneys, healthcare administrators, and other elder
care professionals, November 2008
• Relationship Agreements, King County Bar Association CLE, October 2008
• Washington’s Domestic Partnership Legislation, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar
Association CLE, October 2008
• “Washington's Expanded Domestic Partnership Registry Grants Important New
Rights for GLBT Couples,” Perspective, May 2008, with Elizabeth Hershman-Greven
CONTACT McKINLEY IRVIN ABOUT McKINLEY IRVIN
T: 206.625.9600 Founded in 1991, McKinley Irvin is one of the state’s largest, most established law
F: 206.223.1999 firms focusing exclusively on the practice of family law. Attorneys at McKinley Irvin,
who possess more than 100 years of combined legal experience, are acknowledged
contact@mckinleyirvin.com
leaders in a range of traditional and cutting-edge areas of the practice, including
425 Pike St., Suite 500 divorce matters involving complex financial issues, collaborative law, contested child
Seattle, Washington 98101 custody, international family law, relationship agreements, and GLBT family law.
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