McKean Smith, LLC

Lawyer

With Collin’s background in business and accounting and Annelisa’s knowledge of child development and psychology, every case gets all of our expertise. Both Annelisa and Collin are licensed in Oregon and Washington and have unique experience handling cases with complicated financial issues, inter-jurisdictional issues between the states, as well as other difficult issues which often arise in the context of family law cases. McKean Smith believes that all families deserve the same protections under the law and we support all members of our community in achieving justice for themselves and their families. Read more

5 recommendations

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    Nicole Kleeschulte

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    The law offices of McKean Smith and in particular Zach Walsh handled all my legal needs in a professional and proficient manner. He was always reachable by phone, email and in person. I will definitely use them in the future and would recommend them to anybody looking for legal help.

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    Jenny M.

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    Collin is the best attorney we have ever hired. We have spent the last year and a half in the 2nd nasty custody case in ten years involving the same children. We did a lot of research this time around and were lucky enough to find Collin McKean. He was extremely knowledgeable, diligent and proactive! He fully explained every option we had and gave us sound advice that led our family to togetherness! I wish my husband would have had his support in his initial divorce. His company is unique in that he has a team of people supporting him that can be reached at anytime. Team McKean is Fantastic! I would also like to that Ralph Gzik, an associate who works with Collin. He helped represent us and is a fantastic lawyer himself. Thank you ALL for the support and devotion. You are a great team!

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    Hesham Selim

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    I hired Mr. McKean to handle my divorce case in 02/2107. My case was really complicated since I didn't know how everything works and I have seen a lot of lawyers, but none was able to help like Mr. McKean. Mr. McKean is kind and understanding person. He took the time to listen to me and helped me as much as he could. At the time of my appointment, Mr. McKean took the time to explain everything in details and told me what options I have. He even spoke with the opposing attorney before hiring him at the time of the consultation. He took the time to answer my questions and my emails right away. Mr. McKean is an excellent, professional, and expert lawyer to hire for divorce cases. Overall, he's a great and reliable lawyer and he has a great staff as well. I totally recommend him if you want peace of mind and everything resolved for you.

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    Larry

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    At the lowest point ever in my life. I was going to go through a divorce. I did a lot of research on line and I reached out to Law firm McKinley Irvin. This turned out to be the best decision for me ever. I set up an appointment and was able to meet the next day with Collin McKean. I was in extreme emotional pain Collin McKean listened to me as I poured out my agony to him. I was unable to focus on anything except the pain and explaining what had happened in my marriage. It was comparable to having a red hot branding iron pressed on the bottom of my foot and explaining how bad it hurt. That was how I was at this first meeting and some other phone meetings as well. Somehow Collin would find a way to get the information he needed out of our conversations getting me to focus on the important issues as he calmly took hand written notes. Taking down key points and comments out of raw emotional jargon.
    After the initial meeting for the first time in a very long time I knew there was help on my side. I knew there was some one that understood me and what had happened in my marriage and was going to help the one in pain and that was me. I could not believe it was me in this terrible situation. It was such a relief knowing I hand the support of a McKinley Irvin family law team.
    As the process went on its course Laura Pride a member of the team was always there to help with receiving or passing on any needed information very promptly. She was always professional and accurate very patient and kind.
    My divorce was complex due to the high number of assets and the value. The way Collin McKean handled my case I knew he was very experienced and skilled. As time went on I felt confident that the outcome was going to be OK. In the end it turned out better than I could have ever imagined.
    Divorce is a tragic experience however I am very pleased with the end result and believe it or not there is life after divorce. Hang in there it is a rough ride for sure.
    I would highly recommend McKinley Irvin and the team of Collin McKean and Laura Pride to anyone needing dire help and support for family legal matters. No doubt they are the best and I am very grateful for our crossing paths.

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    Brenda

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    Collin was, and has continued to be, an incredible Attorney throughout my divorce negotiations. He is knowledgeable, reliable, detailed and very thorough. He is a man of true integrity, and I have always felt comfortable and at ease with Collin; knowing by experience that he will consistently put my best interest at the forefront of every issue. Additionally, Collin has frequently gone above and beyond my expectations of an attorney, and I have come to know that I can always rely on him, and trust him, regardless the situation.

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