Caitlin Royse

Competent and recognized, but communication could improve

I engaged Caitlin Royse of McKinley Irvin to assist with a complex post-divorce modification involving relocation and child support recalculation. As someone recognized by Best Lawyers in Family Law, her legal acumen was evident. She demonstrated a solid grasp of Washington state statutes and her advice during our Everett consultations was strategically sound. Her background from the University of Oklahoma J.D. program and her general practice experience provided a well-rounded perspective on my case's intersecting issues. Ultimately, the outcome was favorable and met the core legal objectives. However, the experience felt somewhat transactional. While I never doubted her expertise, there were periods where communication lagged—responses to non-urgent emails sometimes took several business days, and updates felt reactive rather than proactive. For the substantial investment, I expected a slightly more attentive client experience. Wait times for scheduled calls were occasionally longer than anticipated. She is undoubtedly a capable attorney who knows family law, as her recognition affirms, but managing client expectations around process and communication seems an area for refinement. I would describe her service as professionally adequate, delivering on the legal result but falling short on the softer, yet crucial, elements of client care.