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I am board certified in both family law and criminal law, and I have tried cases in every area of my practice. While there are many Texas lawyers who can boast of experience, what sets my firm apart is personal service. Personally handling every case that comes into my office, I will prepare your case from the opening.

Matthew Taylor is an experienced attorney at McKinley Irvin. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a civil defense litigator at a leading law firm in Seattle before choosing to focus his practice solely on family law.. Mr. Taylor makes it his priority to help clients avoid needless escalation of the divorce process by offering compassionate yet frank counsel on financial, custody, and other matters. He takes his role as his clients’ advocate very seriously and strives to look for the best solutions possible to the issues his clients face: “My clients will know I exhausted every possible legal avenue with maximum effort on their behalf.”. Mr. Taylor represents clients in King County in a wide variety of family law cases. He is also experienced in LGBT family law, appellate law, and Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) cases. He recently co-authored the Lexis Family Law Practice Handbook section on spousal maintenance.. Outside of the firm, Mr. Taylor is a dedicated family man and enjoys spending time with his two children.

Family law has been the focus of my law practice since I began my work as an attorney.  Choosing an attorney to represent you for your divorce, custody and support, modification or enforcement matter is one of the most important decisions that you will make during those processes.  Your attorney should be someone you trust, who listens to and works with you to set goals and attain them.. I tailor my representation and guidance to each client and their specific needs.  No two clients' goals and situations are the same.  Hearing and listening to my clients are both important.  I care about my clients and their futures beyond their current situation; my clients and I form a partnership during their legal process to help them work through the issues they face.. At the time that I began practicing law, I chose family law because I enjoy working directly with people and helping them through difficult times.  I strive to provide my clients with personal, one-on-one attention to their legal needs.  I make myself available to my clients as they need so we can address the events that occur  during the changing times in their lives.   When selecting a family law attorney, it is vital to choose someone with focused experience and skill who can handle the complicated legal issues involved.  It is also important to select an attorney with whom you are comfortable sharing the personal details of your history and who gives your legal matter the attention it deserves.  I have extensive experience litigating complex custody, support and property matters.  I also have experience representing clients in cooperative and "Collaborative" cases where the parties work together to reach a settlement that works for them and their family.  In addition to represent clients individually, in my practice I also serve as a mediator to parties wanting to resolve their divorces, custody and support cases and modifications.  In mediation, I work with both parties to settle their cases.

From Oahu, HI, to the Big Island, the Law Offices of Edward J.S.F. Smith provides quality legal assistance across Hawaii, focusing on family law and immigration matters. Our practice areas include paternity, adoption, domestic violence, and guardianships. Please see our website pages for more information on the firm's primary areas of concentration.. Whether you need assistance in negotiating a property division, litigating a child support order, or arguing for permanent residency before a government bureaucracy, we have the expertise and skills to help you obtain a favorable resolution. Principal attorney Edward Smith has been practicing law in Hawaii for more than 15 years. During that time, he has handled all aspects of family law and immigration law, including extremely complex situations and cases with significant assets at stake. Mr. Smith's experience also encompasses divorces involving military spouses, domestic abuse, and interstate child abduction and parental kidnapping issues, including child return matters under the International Hague Convention.. We are the only firm in the area focused on international child abduction cases. If you need advice or representation on a particular matter, contact us for a free initial telephone consultation or to schedule an appointment at a time that is convenient for you. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you with your legal needs.

I have over 24 years experience in helping clients navigate through complex divorce cases, custody cases, as well as parenting time issues and child support issues.  I have taken hundreds of divorce cases to trial with highly successful results for my clients.  I also assist with change of domicile motions, as well as spousal support or alimony modification motions.  I also help families protect their assets from the devastating costs of nursing home care, including approval for medicaid. I assist clients in planning proactively with the appropriate estate planning, including special needs trusts, lady bird deeds, and irrevocable trusts. I represent clients in trust litigation, guardianships and conservatorships, as well as probate litigation. I became a member of the State Bar of Michigan in 1994 and the State Bar of Florida in 1995.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

I believe a law firm should offer you the full resources, experience. and abilities needed to power your case, combined with personal. care and attention, and customized legal services. But more than. anything, I believe you should be heard.  I will listen.  I will hear you.. I bring experience, dedication, and hard work to advocate on your behalf.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.