Erin J. McCormick

Based in San Mateo, California, Erin J. McCormick serves as a partner at Madigan & Lewis, LLP, where she offers comprehensive representation to clients navigating intricate family law disputes. Her career has been marked by an unwavering commitment to providing thoughtful and effective guidance in cases involving dissolution, post-dissolution, parentage matters and marital agreements. Her practice involves handling a broad spectrum of family law concerns, from high-conflict custody and visitation arrangements to the division of complex assets and determination of child and spousal support. In addition to representing parents, she regularly serves as a minor’s counsel, advocating for the rights and best interests of children in sensitive custody cases.

Ms. McCormick approaches each case with the goal of helping clients achieve stability and clarity during pivotal transitions in their lives. Her background in business management, earned at the University of Idaho, enables her to analyze financial components of property division and support with a critical, strategic eye. 

As a graduate of the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, Ms. McCormick refined her courtroom acumen while working as a law clerk for the Honorable Monica F. Wiley in the San Francisco Superior Court’s family law division. During law school, she contributed to legal scholarship as an editor of the Hastings Women’s Law Journal and authored a published article focused on strengthening legislative protections for public health.

Clients working with Ms. McCormick benefit from her ability to navigate high-conflict matters with empathy and resolve. She is also rated "Excellent" on Avvo, reflecting her commitment to high standards of client service and professional integrity. She remains actively engaged in the legal profession through her involvement in The State Bar of California, as well as the San Mateo County Bar Association and Santa Clara County Bar Associations’ Family Law sections.