$ 475-475 per hour
Alan Scott Funk
About Alan
Biography
Practice Area: Family Law
Admitted: 1993, California. 1996, Washington
Education: Willamette University College of Law (JD 1993); University of Washington (B.A. 1989)
Born: Seattle, Washington, 1967
Professional Associations:
California Bar Association (1993 - present)
Washington State Bar Association (1996 - present)
American Bar Association (1997), King County Bar Association (1996 - present)
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, (WSTLA) (1996 - 2006)
Certifications:
King County Title 26 GAL training (2003)
Certified on King County Title 26 GAL Registry (2004 - 2007)
Volunteer work:
Eastside Legal Clinic volunteer attorney (1996 - 1999)
Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Title 26 Parenting Disputes
Arbitrator on King County Mandatory Arbitration panel
Instructor: King County "How to Finish Your Divorce" class
Professional Activities:
Memberof Personal Injury Pattern Interrogatories Subcommittee of the KingCounty Bar Association Judiciary and Courts Committee (2006);
Memberof Family Law Pattern Interrogatories Subcommittee of the King CountyBar Association Judiciary and Courts Committee (2007);
Member of Ad Hoc Family Law Local Rules Committee (2007);
Memberof Superior Court Children and Family Facilities Master Plan WorkingGroup (2007); King County Local Rules Review Committee (2007);
Presentations:
Working with Pro Se Litigants as Opposing Party at WSTLA Family Law & Criminal Law CLE (11/30/06),
Evaluating the Evaluator; Preparation for and Deposition of the Parenting Evaluator at KCBA Family Law Section Hot Topics CLE (10/5/07)
Advanced Family Law Practice for Paralegals; Drafting Child Support Orders and Worksheets (8/14/08)
Financial Settlement Strategies for Your Divorce Clients; Getting A Divorce Case Off to the Right Foot (upcoming 12/11/08)
Board Activities:
Secretary of King County Bar Association Family Law Section (2007 - 2008)
Chariman of Washington State Trial Lawyers Family Law Section (2002 - 2003)
Board of Directors Klahanie Homeowner's Association, Director (2000-2002), Vice President (2001)
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Family
100%
33 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 29 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Wechsler Becker, LLP
Suite 4550 Columbia Center (45th Floor), 701 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104-7088
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Communication Style (10)
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | 2 stars
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Not worth the fee
per our contract, Alan has agreed to help me with my case against my ex. Even when the mother did not let me participate in medical decision, in daycare choice, school choice, Alan always prevented me from raising issues using the legal system in order to protect my rights. This is a pattern ever sin...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2012
Very poor service. Would not recommend.
As one of Mr Funks less wealthy clients It was apparent my case was not at the top of his list. Every time I sat down with him or had a phone conversation with him he would recite situations from other cases he was handling - believing he was speaking to me about my case him. FRUSRTATING! I can n...
Alan Scott Funk's Lawyer Endorsements
"Alan was an opposing attorney in a case that could have turned horribly and unnecessarily contentious had it been in someone else's hands. He's no pushover. But if you want someone who's a thoughtful, practical problem-solver, someone who'll effectively get you from Point A to Point B, Alan is as good a choice as anyone."
"I endorse Alan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alan is one of the premier family law attorneys in Seattle and a frequent source of expert information on complicated legal issues within the family law community."
"Alan Funk is a meticulous and conscientious lawyer, who combines wisdom with advocacy. A client can trust that he/she is in good hands with Alan."
"Alan is a very professional and effective counselor for his clients. His work is of the highest quality and he strives to streamline and shorten stressful litigation for his clients while still advocating for their goals."
"I look forward to cases where Alan is the opposing counsel as I know he will conduct himself with the utmost professionalism and courtesy. His clients benefit from his knowledge of family law and his dedication to their best interests."
"I have worked with Alan on a court committee and on a case. Alan is a smart and talented advocate who brings thoroughness, dedication, and integrity to his work. I endorse Alan as an attorney."
"Alan is an extremely knowledgeable family law attorney. His clients are very well served. I have also personally enjoyed working in litigation opposite Alan, and have appreciated his level headed attitude and creative problem solving. Alan is quickly becoming a pillar of the family law legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Alan provides high-quality, competent representation. He brings an outstanding depth and breadth of legal knowledge to his cases. He solidly represents his clients' interests without creating unnecessary or undue conflict."
"It is a pleasure to endorse Alan Funk. Alan is a rising star in Washington State family law. His great intelligence and energy put him on a level higher than most attorneys. Alan is with the Wechsler, Becker firm, the most prestigious firm in Washington State family law, so he is surrounded by attorneys who are the best at what they do. Alan is an expert on computers and the Internet, so he would be a good choice for people who have cases in the Seattle area but live elsewhere, and so need an attorney who can communicate effectively with clients over the Internet. Alan, who seems to have unlimited energy, also teaches other lawyers at Continuing Legal Education seminars. If Alan Funk is your lawyer, you are a lucky client!"
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Experience
Honors
2003
Certified Title 26 Gaurdian ad Litem, King County Superior Court
1990
First Place - Appellate Advocacy Competition, Willammette University College of Law
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Wechsler Becker, LLP
2006 - 2010
Senior Associate, Wechsler Becker LLP
2005 - 2009
Arbitrator, King County Arbitration Department
2003 - 2009
, King County Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer
1996 - 2005
Partner, The Funk Law Firm
1993 - 1996
Owner, Alan S. Funk, Attorney at Law
1992 - 1994
Associate, Harvey and Associates
Associations
2014 - Present
King County Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
1996 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2008 - 2009
King County Bar Association, Family Law SectionVice-Chair
2008 - 2008
Family Law Pattern Interrogatories Subcommittee of the King County Bar AssociationJudiciary and Courts Committee
2007 - 2009
King County Bar AssociationExecutive Board Family Law Section
2007 - 2007
King County Family Law Local Rules CommitteeMember
2007 - 2008
Superior Court Children and Family Facilities Master Plan Working GroupKing County Bar Association Family Law Section Representative
2000 - 2001
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationFormer Chair - Family Law Section
1996 - 2009
King County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - 2004
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Sammann v. Mayer
We won at trial. We won the appeal.
Education
1993
Willamette University College of Law
1989
University of Washington
Speaking Engagements
2011
Minimizing High Conflict and Alienation in Divorce Proceedings
Legal Strategies for Coping with Parents Who Alienate
2011
Effective Use of Parenting Evaluations in Divorce
What to Provide the Parenting Evaluator
2010
Parenting Disputes from A to Z: In the Best Interests of the Child
Ethical Considerations
2009
Technology and Discovery
Discovery of electronic records, how to discovery, produce and review electronic data; and tools and tips for dealing with new technologies
2009
Financial Settlement Strategies for your Divorce Clients
Getting the Divorce off on the Right Foot
2008
Advanced Family Law Practice
Drafting Child Support Orders and Worksheets
2007
Criminal and Family Law Issues
Dealing with unrepresented parties
2007
Continuing Legal Education "Hot Topics"
Evaluating the Parenting Evaluator
2006
WSTLA Family Law & Criminal Law CLE
Working with Pro Se Litigants as Opposing Party
Publications
2010
King County Bar Bulletin
Work: It Will Follow You Everywhere
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do i need to sign a contract with my lawyer?
12 Nov 2017
Q&A
What age can a child decide who they want to live with?
22 Jun 2017
Q&A
Am i legally married if my husbands name is spelled wrong?
11 Sep 2013