Erin McCormick is a Partner at Madigan & Lewis, LLP.
Ms. McCormick has dedicated her entire legal career to advocating for clients in complex family law matters. She has a wealth of experience in dissolution, post-dissolution, and parentage matters, as well as pre-marital and post-marital agreements. Ms. McCormick’s areas of expertise include complex and high-conflict child custody and visitation issues, child and spousal support, as well as property characterization and division. Ms. McCormick also represents children as Minor’s Counsel in custody proceedings where she advocates for and represents the best interest of the minor child.
Background
Ms. McCormick earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Idaho and her Juris Doctor from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly known as University of California, Hastings College of the Law). While in law school, Ms. McCormick worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Monica F. Wiley in the family law division of the San Francisco Superior Court. She also served as an editor for the Hastings Women’s Law Journal and published an academic article on strengthening California’s HIV Transmission Law.
Recognition
Ms. McCormick has earned ongoing recognition from Super Lawyers® throughout her career. After being selected as a Northern California Rising Star for six consecutive years (2019–2024), she was named a Northern California Super Lawyer in both 2025 and 2026. These honors reflect her sustained excellence in the practice of law and her reputation within the legal community.
Ms. McCormick is a proud member of the following organizations:
- State Bar of California
- San Mateo County Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law Section
