McKinley Irvin

I worked with Brent and Lindsey on my divorce. They were calm, professional, and quick throughout and offered sound advice that was in my best interests, even when I was agitated and upset. I recommend them highly.

I contacted McKinley Irvin late 2025 and was immediately able to secure an initial consultation with Teresa. Right from the first meeting with the admin(Gina) , I felt comfortable with the professionalism. This was one firm who helped secure a direct consultation with an attorney(unlike many who said that a notetaker would collect details and I would be assigned an attorney. I am not for that). I was a high earning women trying to get out of a financially abusive grey marriage. Most laws do not favor such cases. Teresa understood my situation so beautifully and defined a strategy that helped me navigate the conversations with my partner with complete preparation. She made me aware of the details, risks, legal angle. The entire process was smooth. I would Recommend Theresa Lorella and Ryan Dekowski to anyone who has a complex, grey divorces or high earning women navigating the complex processess.

I highly recommend working with Theresa Lorella (Sr Attorney) and the team at McKinley Irvin Law Firm for family law needs. Theresa provides clear information on options to resolve issues supporting families . She emphasizes low conflict outcomes but is also highly skilled in court settings. Thank you , Theresa, for helping families here in WA. I would highly recommend working with Theresa and this firm.

I would choose Ms. Patterson and Ms. Oosting again without hesitation. They have stayed on video calls with me until 11:30 at night, working toward deadlines and patiently walking me through what needed to happen when I was overwhelmed, panicking, and crying. Their compassion wasn’t just something they expressed—it showed in the time, patience, and effort they gave me when I was struggling most. They are also exceptionally capable. I have watched them pull complicated information together under enormous time pressure and produce thoughtful, thorough work when I genuinely couldn’t see how we would get everything done. I have tremendous respect for their intelligence, dedication, and ability to keep moving things forward. Although the court outcomes have not always been what we hoped for, that does not change how grateful I am for their advocacy or how strongly I would recommend them. They took me on when I was struggling to find anyone willing to help, and their support has been invaluable during one of the hardest periods of my life. McKinley Irvin is incredibly fortunate that Ms. Erin Patterson and Ms. Korri Oosting joined its team this year. These are the kind of people whose work makes you believe they entered family law because they care deeply about helping others. They have treated me with extraordinary compassion, understanding, and patience, and I will never forget that. They are a very special team, and I am deeply grateful to be their client.

I had a very positive experience working with Erin Patterson, Korri Oosting, and Team Patterson at McKinley Irvin during my divorce case. Divorce proceedings can be stressful and complicated, particularly when a case continues for a significant period of time, but Erin provided thoughtful guidance and helped me understand my options and the legal process throughout the case. I appreciated her professionalism, knowledge, and practical approach in helping move the matter toward resolution and ultimately to final orders. I also want to specifically recognize Korri Oosting. She was consistently responsive, patient, organized, and extremely helpful whenever I had questions or needed clarification. Having someone who communicated clearly and followed up throughout the process made a meaningful difference. I sincerely appreciate everything Erin, Korri, and the team did for me. I would confidently recommend Team Patterson and McKinley Irvin to someone looking for experienced and professional family-law representation.