John Hartwell McGilliard
John graduated, cum laude, from Albion College. He received his Juris Doctor from the State University of New York, School of Law in 1976. John practices exclusively in Family Law including dissolution of marriage, custody, legal separation, paternity, modifications, contempt proceedings, domestic violence, meretricious relationships, and non-traditional partners. He emphasizes Family Law litigation with complex parenting and financial issues. He is a Qualified Collaborative Professional/Attorney.
Admissions: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States District Court of Western Washington, and the State of
Professional Memberships and Recognitions: Washington State Bar Association including the Family Law Section. Kitsap County Bar Association including Family Law Section. John has served on the Kitsap Bar Association Family Law Practice and Procedure Committee including past chair. AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Special Achievement Award from KCVAS. President of Kitsap Collaborative Alliance and member of Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County.
Community Service and Personal Interests: Founding member and featured soloist of Northwest Repertory Singers and on Advisory Board. Member, past President, and currently President of the Board of Trustees for Wesley Homes Retirement Community. Past President of the Board of Directors at Chapel by the Bay. Former member of the Board of Directors of The Performance Circle.
John has been married for 32 years and has two children who are twins.