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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

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Business

Posted by Jason | February 11, 2015 | Business

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 Lori | June 20, 2012 | Business

Professional, Effective, and Genuine

I am an attorney who needed to hire an attorney to collect some accounts payable for my firm. I was very pleased with everything about Amy, including the results, our interractions, and the speed in which she handled my case. I would not hesitate to hire Amy again or to refer my colleagues to her. ... Thanks Amy!

Posted by Tom | December 05, 2011 | Business

Experienced in her field

She helped in our company's legal problem involving a major lawsuit

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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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Melissa Odama Hart

Personal injury lawyer

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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