Eric Barbee Funderburk

I hired Eric B. Funderburk for my custody case, and it is the single worst decision I could have made for myself and my child. His failures in representation have had long-lasting consequences that I am still forced to deal with to this day. Here are the most serious issues I experienced under his... representation: • Failure to advise: He did not properly explain the risks or consequences of relocation and custody modification, leaving me without the information I needed to make fully informed decisions. • Failure to prepare: He went into court without fully building the factual record or presenting key evidence that was available and necessary to protect my rights. • Failure to protect my parental rights: He did not safeguard or preserve my rights under joint legal custody, leaving openings in the order that are now being used against me. • Failure to communicate: He repeatedly failed to respond to my concerns in a timely or meaningful way, leaving me without guidance while critical decisions were being made. • Failure to follow through: After trial, he never advised me of options for appeal, post-judgment relief, or any corrective measures when it became clear the order was not being enforced. • Failure to safeguard long-term interests: He knew I was in a high-conflict custody situation but failed to structure the case or order in a way that would prevent foreseeable issues. I have been forced to represent myself pro se since 2023 because of how badly I was left positioned. In 2025, when preparing my answer and counterclaim, I reviewed the transcripts and finally saw in black and white the depth of his mistakes. Only then did I realize how badly I had been failed by my own attorney. When I confronted him about these issues, his only response was that “too much time has passed” and that I should take it up with the Bar Association. No accountability, no acknowledgment, just dismissal. The truth is this: time does not erase incompetence. Clients trust their attorney to fight for them and protect their interests. Eric B. Funderburk did not do that for me. His neglect left me to clean up the mess years later, alone, while still fighting for my child. If you are considering this firm, I strongly urge you to look elsewhere. My experience shows that once you leave his office, you are on your own — and when the damage shows itself later, you will get nothing but excuses.