About Meredith McKell

Meredith McKell Graff is a lawyer primarily based in Vancouver, Washington, with over 25 years of diverse legal knowledge. Her practice areas include household regulation, corporate law, property making plans, property law, arbitration and mediation, senior law, and juvenile regulation. Graff used to be licensed to the Utah State Bar in 1999 and therefore joined the Washington State Bar in 2002. Her educational basis includes a law degree degree from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, which she earned in 1998. In addition to her law degree, Graff has a rich educational background.

She holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing/Poetry from Rutgers University - Newark, which she completed in 1990. Before that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology: Women's Studies from Regis University in 1984. Her adventure in higher education began at Brigham Young University, where she received an Associate of Arts in Comparative Literature in 1974. This diverse educational experience enhances her legal practice. This lets the lawyer approach instances with a unique point of view. In 2003, Graff founded McKell Graff PLLC, located at 10818 NE Coxley Drive, Suite J, Vancouver, WA 98662.

The company provides a comprehensive range of legal offerings tailored to meet the wants of its clients. Under her management, the company has based a popularity for excellence in dealing with complex legal matters. Graff's commitment to her clients is evident in her meticulous strategy to household law and estate making plans, amongst other areas. Beyond her practice, Graff is an active member of the Clark County Bar Association. She has held leadership roles, which includes President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Family Law Section. Her involvement in the bar association demonstrates her dedication to the legal community and her commitment to advancing the field of household law.

Additionally, she is a certified member of the Washington Mediation Association, where she served at the Board from 2016 to 2023, in addition showcasing her expertise in alternative dispute resolution. Graff has additionally made significant contributions to legal education. As a part-time law professor, she has taught at Weber State University, Salt Lake Community College, and Rutgers University. Her knowledge in academia allows her to share her knowledge and concentrate on the regulation with the next generation of lawyers. With her experience and commitment to her clients and community, Meredith McKell Graff is a respected determine within the legal field of Washington.

Education

The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

J.D. (1998) | Law

1995

Rutgers University - Newark

M.A. (1990) | Creative Writing/Poetry

1987

Regis University

B.A. (1984) | Sociology: Women’s Studies

1983

Brigham Young University

A.A. (1974) | Comparative Literature

1972

Accepted Jurisdictions

Washington
Utah

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of Utah U.S. District Court · Admitted 1999
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington U.S. District Court · Admitted 2003

Types of Cases Handled

Family Law Business Law Estate Planning Real Estate Law Arbitration & Mediation Elder Law Juvenile Law

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Mediation Arbitration

Professional Associations

Clark County Bar Association

has membership 2003 - Current

Washington Mediation Association

Certified has membership, former Board has membership (2016-2023) 2001 - Current