Laura Sell

About Laura

Laura Sell is the Law Practice Managing Partner at the Pacific Northwest family law firm McKinley Irvin. As a former civil litigator, Laura brings extensive and diverse experience in a variety of complex legal and financial issues to her family law practice. She excels in cases involving high-value assets, closely-held businesses, professional practices, and complex compensation structures. Laura also often serves as a mediator and settlement conference master in family law cases. She uses her understanding of the pressures people face during a family law matter to help them work past their differences, resolve their disputes, and settle their cases. As the Law Practice Managing Partner at McKinley Irvin, Laura also leads the firm’s attorneys in practice development, training and mentoring, as well as consulting on cases and ensuring the firm's high standards of quality.

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Family Law Insights

9 min read

Is a Spousal Support Attorney Worth It in California?

Spousal support in California turns on Family Code Section 4320, a discretionary statute with no fixed formula — which means the order often reflects how well your case is presented, not just the underlying facts. This guide breaks down when hiring an attorney is worth it, what one costs, and how to decide.

Education

• University of Dayton, J.D.
• Western Washington University, B.A.

Bar Admissions

• United States, American Bar Association
• Washington, State Bar Association
• Washington, King County Bar Association
• Washington, QLaw: The LGBT Bar Association of Washington

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