Janet A. George

About Janet A. George

When people in the know are asked to name the best family law attorneys in the state, one thing is certain: Janet George will be on every list. That has been the case for over four decades—and counting.

This gifted lawyer, whom one prominent Seattle attorney describes as "the most empathetic person I know," shrugs off public accolades, including a 19-year, pace-setting appearance on the pages of Best Lawyers in America.

"My success in the practice stems in large part from my intuitive ability to accept people just as they are,” notes the psychiatric nurse-turned-lawyer. “I meet interesting, accomplished individuals in a state of crisis—people with a lot on the line who can be difficult, angry, and upset."

 "With my background as a therapist, I’m able to help them work through their anger and begin to build a foundation for moving on with their lives. I don’t consider divorce a failure. It’s not right or wrong; there are no absolutes. But there is always hope for a better tomorrow."

While she devotes her days to high-net-worth clients' marital dissolutions, Janet's extracurricular activities reflect her eclectic interests and love of life: pilot, avid golfer, ski enthusiast, and lifelong equestrian who, as a part owner of four racehorses, enjoys her days at Emerald Downs.

Janet, a partner at McKinley Irvin, continues to take on a limited number of high-profile cases ("the more difficult, the better!") and regularly shares her considerable expertise and experience with younger attorneys.

"I could have retired years ago,” she quips. “But I treasure the opportunity to give back to this great profession. It’s been exceedingly good to me."