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Amy J. Funchess

also known as Amy Funchess

4.1
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 19 years

Debt collection Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Landlord & Tenant

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite #4105, Seattle, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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About Amy

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Contingency

25%-30%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Resigned in Lieu of Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

Amy J. Funchess Law Group, PLLC

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite #4105, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Amy J. Funchess's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Douglas | March 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Collection Expert

I hired Amy on the recommendation of my attorney Steve Parkinson. Amy was very thorough explaining the process and was true to her word. I've heard many times that a judgment is only worth the paper it's printed on. Not if you hire Amy Funchess, she did exactly what was needed for full compensation. ...I'm very satisfied with her service and feel fortunate for the reference.

Posted by Jamie | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Collecting on a judgement

Not knowing where to go next, Amy gave me advice and then an action went into effect. It was exactly what we agreed on. She made something I was unsure of go quick, easy and I received exactly what was expected. I would recommend her and if ever needed again, I would hire her in a second. Thank you A...my Funchess!

Posted by Rachel | June 09, 2015 | Debt Collection

Couldn't be more happy!

Amy was pleasant to deal with and got great results. She and her staff were always responsive, courteous, and professional, and she was able to set up a successful payment plan on a debt we thought we'd never collect. Thanks a million Amy!

Posted by Jason | February 11, 2015 | Debt Collection

Helped us collect a debt over 12 months old!

I own a contracting company and have known Ms. Funchess for over 10 years and although I knew she was an attorney was unaware until recently that she specialized in debt and collections. When I recently learned that this was her specialty I had a customer who had owed my contracting company close to... $2000 for more than a year! The problem wasn’t that the customer debated owing us money, she just told us every time we contacted her that she was going to send payment. After a while she simply stopped taking our calls or returning our emails. After a short phone call with Amy about the situation she gave me a couple of options to pursue the debt based on how much I wanted to spend, I decided to go with the least expensive option which was an attorney written demand for payment letter that we would mail and email to the client. This obviously took the least amount of time (and cost) but I was also told it might not be enough to collect payment from someone who had withheld for so long. Long story short her letter was inexpensive and very effective as we got a call followed by a cashier’s check from the client within a week of her receiving the letter. Amy thanks so much for your help! We will definitely call you again when we need help collecting.

Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2014 | Debt Collection

Paid upfront and she filed one claim incorrectly and then withdrew

I hired Amy to handle collection money from my EX. I had a notice that I wanted someone to take over on. She never gave me an invoice or anything and when I asked for one she got all emotional and sent me a bill and said if I didn't pay it she will take collection action against me, which never hap...pened. You are better off finding a better attorney for the same price as she charges the same rate as a lot of large firm attorneys, but she's in a office by herself or maybe one other person.

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Amy J. Funchess's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edwin Aralica

Debt collection lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy is one the best lawyers in debt collection work. This is a very difficult pratice. She knows what she is doing. She has much success with her work. She is highly intelligent, creative, and caring. I highly recommend her."

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Lori Guevara

Debt collection lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amy is highly skilled, professional, and effective. I worked with Amy on a debt collection case and she impressed me with her knowledge and her hard work. I highly recommend Amy to anyone with debt collection or contractual matters."

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John Henry

Commercial real estate lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Friend

"Amy is an experienced collections attorney with a solid track record. Though our acquaintence is personal, she has opposed our firm in some matters, and has worked cooperatively to resolve those matters effective and efficiently, while keeping her client's interests squarely in mind. I have also seen her in appearances before the Superior Court, where she handled herself very well. Her record of success for her clients is, of course, the most telling measure of the strength of her practice."

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Melissa Odama Hart

Commercial real estate lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Funchess is extremely experienced in her field. I am continually impressed with her passion and commitment for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Resignation in Lieu of Discipline issued in WA, 2017

updated on 05/22/2017

Ineligible to practice law in Washington. No longer a member of the WSBA due to resignation while disciplinary proceedings were pending. Not eligible to re-apply for admission.

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Amy J. Funchess, Law Group, PLLC

2006 - 2010

Attorney, National Association Of Credit Management

2003 - 2006

Associate, Law Offices of Harish Bharti

Associations

2010 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Washington Young Lawyers Division

Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

National Institute of Trial Advocacy

Certificate

2003

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Pacific Lutheran University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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