Atty. Rita Herrera Irvin
Rita is a founding partner and CEO of McKinley Irvin. With an eye toward the future, Rita works with the firm's leadership team to maintain McKinley Irvin’s commitment to excellence in law practice, client service, professionalism, and firm management.
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About Rita Herrera Irvin at a glance
Rita Herrera Irvin is a Founder & CEO based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at McKinley Irvin. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Washington (1991). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Baltimore B.A. English and Corporate Communications (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Rita is a founding partner and CEO of McKinley Irvin
- With an eye toward the future, Rita works with the firm's leadership team to maintain McKinley Irvin’s commitment to excellence in law practice, client service, professionalism, and firm management
- In addition to her work at McKinley Irvin, Rita is deeply involved in the Tacoma community and has served as a director on several local and professional boards
- She currently serves on the Legal Pathways Community Advisory Board and as a Dressel Scholars Mentor at the University of Washington Tacoma
- Additionally, Rita founded MI’s Black Law Student Mentorship Program where she also serves as a Mentor
- In summing up McKinley Irvin’s practice philosophy, Rita says, “While our personal styles may differ, every member of the McKinley Irvin team is dedicated to practicing with professional integrity, and to serving every client with respect, compassion, and zeal
- It’s that simple, and it’s that important.”
Practice Areas Explained
Rita Herrera Irvin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rita Herrera Irvin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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