Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Washington since: 2013
Education: Gonzaga University School of Law
With a focus on family law, Samuel Page brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to his role as a partner at the law firm McKinley Irvin’s Tacoma office, in Washington. His practice encompasses a spectrum of family law matters, including adoption, child custody and support, divorce, domestic violence, relocation, and third-party custody. Known for his equanimity, his ability to stay composed during challenging cases reassures his clients and enhances his effectiveness, particularly in high-conflict situations. Whether through settlement or litigation, he employs a strategic approach to secure favorable outcomes for his clients.
Mr. Page's academic credentials are solid, with an undergraduate degree in political science and anthropology from the Hobart and William Smith Colleges, laying the groundwork for his successful legal career. He holds a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law where he achieved the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in both federal Indian law and legal research and writing. He also served on the Executive Board of the Gonzaga Journal of International Law. He is admitted to practice in several tribal courts, including the Muckleshoot Tribal Court.
Professionally, Mr. Page is engaged with the legal community through various memberships and appointments. He is actively involved with the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association (TPCBA), including a role as a Commissioner Pro Tempore for the Pierce County Superior Court and a past trusteeship for TPCBA's Young Lawyers Section. His commitment extends to the Puyallup Tribal Bar Association, where he has been a member and contributor to their respective legal landscapes. He has also been rated with a perfect score of 10.0 on Avvo.
With qualities of his balanced approach to contentious cases and his adeptness in the courtroom, Mr. Page’s reputation is built on a foundation of calm leadership and a resolute commitment to his clients' best interests. His dedication to the legal field is further evidenced by his voluntary roles, including serving as a pro bono adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law and participating in the Associates Campaign for the Legal Foundation of Washington.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2013, Washington
Professional Webpage: https://www.mckinleyirvin.com/attorney-profiles/samuel-page/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Washington State Bar Association, Indian Law Section, 2013-2014
- Commissioner Pro Tempore, Tacoma-Pierce County Superior Court, 2024 - Present
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Trustee - 2016.
- Muckleshoot Tribal Court of Justice, 2021 – Present
- Puyallup Tribal Bar Association, 2014-Present
- Kalispel Tribal Bar Association, 2011-2013
- Washington State Association of Justice, 2013-2015
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section 2013-Present
- Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Section, 2013-2015
- Washington State Bar Association, Employment Law Section, 2015
Pro bono / Community Service
- Pro Bono Adjunct Professor, Seattle University School of Law, 2022
- Committee Member, Associates Campaign for Equal Justice, Legal Foundation of Washington, 2022.
Educational Background
- Hobart College, B.A.
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “Administrative Law Appeals,” Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Annual Convention, September 2023., Presenter, Administrative Law Appeals, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Annual Convention, Legal, 2023
- “The WAC ATTACK!” Love Stinks XV, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, October 2023, Presenter, The WAC ATTACK!, Love Stinks XV, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Legal, 2023
- Featured as a member of the next generation of lawyers in the Puget Sound area., Featured, Next Gen in Law, Puget Sound Business Journal, 2022
- “Minor UGA Update (Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act)” Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW) Annual Meeting, October 2022, Presenter, Minor UGA Update (Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act), Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW) Annual Meeting, Legal, 2022
- “Family Law: New Guardianship Statute,” Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Annual Convention, October 2022, Presenter, Family Law: New Guardianship Statute, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Annual Convention, Legal, 2022
- “Overcoming Discovery and Evidence Obstacles in Family Law,” Top Challenges in Washington Family Law, National Business Institute, November 2022, Presenter, Overcoming Discovery and Evidence Obstacles in Family Law, Top Challenges in Washington Family Law, National Business Institute, Legal, 2022
- “Minor Guardianships: or how I learned to stop worrying and love RCW 11.130,” NALS of Pierce County, September 2021, Presenter, Minor Guardianships: or how I learned to stop worrying and love RCW 11.130, NALS of Pierce County, Legal, 2021
- “Minor Guardianships: or how I learned to stop worrying and love RCW 11.130,” NALS of Washington Fall Meeting and Educational Conference, October 2021, Presenter, Minor Guardianships: or how I learned to stop worrying and love RCW 11.130, NALS of Washington Fall Meeting and Educational Conference, Legal, 2021
- "Family Law in Tribal Court," Pierce County Lawyer (Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association), September/October 2019., Author, Family Law in Tribal Court, Pierce County Lawyer (Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association), Legal, 2019
- “Challenges with Pro Se Litigations,” NALS Annual Ethics CLE, 2019, Presenter, Challenges with Pro Se Litigations, NALS Annual Ethics CLE, Legal, 2019
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Gonzaga School of Law, Honors - CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Federal Indian Law, 2013, CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Legal Research and Writing, 2011, Executive Board Member, Gonzaga Journal of International Law, 2013.
Honors
- In the field of Family Law, 2021-2025, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America, 2025
- Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2024
- Distinguished as a Washington Rising Star by Super Lawyers®, 2022-2023, Washington Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2023
- Avvo.com 10.0 “Superb” rating, Avvo, 2025
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2022 - 2023