The Law Office of Robert Helland
Attorney Profiles
Tacoma, Washington general practice lawyers at The Law Office of Robert Helland provide comprehensive personalized legal services to clients with a focus on general practice; personal injury and accident litigation; matrimonial, separation and divorce law; and all other family law matters. Legal practice attorneys Robert Helland and Barbara McInvaille are ready to offer competent, compassionate help with your settlement or lawsuit.
Robert Helland, Esq.
For over 30 years, attorney Robert (Bob) Helland has been a general practice lawyer in Tacoma, focusing primarily on family and personal injury law.
Attorney Helland has earned a reputation as a tough and effective litigator in the Pierce County court system. He is, at the same time, a caring and compassionate advocate. Former opposing parties frequently refer friends and relatives seeking legal help to him, and court staff members often come to him for assistance. He is able to put his experience and expertise to good use for his clients in personal injury lawsuits, divorces, and settlements because he takes the time to truly understand their problems. Attorney Helland finds the best legal solution for each individual.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Syracuse University
- Master's of Urban and Regional Environmental Planning from the University of Southern California
- Juris Doctor, the University of Puget Sound (now Seattle University) School of Law
Credentials
- Washington State Bar Association, since 1979
Court Admissions
Professional Affiliations
- Washington State Bar Family Law Section
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Family Law Section
- Puyallup Nation Tribal Court
Reported Cases
- In re Custody of C.C.M., 149 Wn. App. 184, 202 P.3d 972 (2009)
- Mecum, et al v. Pomlak, 119 Wn. App. 415; 81 P.3d 154 (2003)
- In re Marriage of Newell, 117 Wn. App. 711; 72 P.3d 1130 (2003)
- In re Marriage of Robertson, 113 Wn. App. 711; 54 P.3d 708 (2002)
- State ex rel. Cornell v. Lane, 110 Wn. App. 328; 41 P.3d 486 (2002)
Barbara McInvaille, Esq.
Barbara (Barb) McInvaille concentrates her practice primarily on family law and civil appellate matters. Attorney McInvaille believes that because family law matters affect the very foundation of a person's life, the best resolution of these issues is not always reached in an impersonal courtroom. Decisions made by a judge are often very difficult to undo or change. For these reasons, Barb counsels her clients that the most satisfactory outcomes can be reached in family law legal matters, separation, and divorce if the parties and their attorneys all work together to resolve as many issues as possible out of court. Concern for the interests of her clients and willingness to cooperate have earned attorney McInvaille a reputation as a tireless, compassionate advocate committed to seeing that her clients achieve their objectives.
Education
- Bachelor of Music, Colorado State University
- Juris Doctor, Seattle University of Law
Credentials
- Washington State Bar Association, since 2002
Court Admissions
Professional Affiliations
- Washington State Bar Family Law Section
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Family Law Section
- Puyallup Nation Tribal Court
Committee Memberships
- WSBA Law Office Management and Assistance Program Committee, Member, 2006-2007
- WSBA Court Rules and Procedures Committee, Member, 2006-2009
- TPCBA Superior Court Liaison Committee, Member, 2005-2007, 2009-Present
- TPCBA Professional Improvement/Legal Assistant Committee; Member – 2005, Chair – 2006
- Tacoma Community College - Member, Paralegal Program Advisory Committee, 2005-2007
Clerkships
- Honorable J. Dean Morgan, Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II
- Honorable Elaine Houghton, Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II
Awards & Honors
- CALI Award for Excellence, Advanced Legal Writing
Reported Cases
- In re Custody of C.C.M., 149 Wn. App. 184, 202 P.3d 972 (2009)
