Laura Sell

About Laura Sell

Seattle family law attorney

Laura Sell, as Law Practice Managing Partner, is in charge of training and mentoring members of the McKinley Irvin legal team, consulting with individual lawyers on complex and cutting-edge cases, acting as the firm's human resources point person, and supervising new attorney recruitment. Laura insists she enjoys the challenge despite having all of this on her plate.

"Family law is such a crucial area of practice,” she notes, “because it’s 100 percent focused on the most important aspects of people’s personal lives: their family, children, income, and assets. Representing clients in this arena is a weighty responsibility."

Laura contends without equivocation that her McKinley Irvin colleagues are up to the task.

"We hire and retain lawyers who are fully committed to family law, who are excited and energized about their practice, who are accomplished legal practitioners devoted to outstanding client service, and who are dedicated to continued professional growth. Let’s not forget that exceptional lawyering is a continuum, not a destination."

Laura has been a member of the McKinley Irvin executive team since 2017, and founder Sands McKinley describes her as "one of the funniest people I know." She is fiercely loyal to the firm and the principles it stands for, all the while invoking her infectious sense of humor and story-telling abilities "to create community and put people at ease."

"We hold a unique place among law firms in this region,” she maintains. “We have endured for nearly 30 years because of our commitment to innovating and elevating the practice of family law. We challenge the status quo. We are a leader, both in terms of the way we practice and the quality of all our professionals—not just the lawyers."

"Because of where we are and who we are, we are able to offer unparalleled service to every person we represent."

Practice Areas

• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Divorce