Paul Steven Di Furia

Paul Steven Di Furia

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 34 years

Foreclosure Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Foreclosure, Personal Injury

2133 3rd Ave Ste 110, Seattle, WA

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 34 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1991

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Beyond Disputes

2133 3rd Ave Ste 110, Seattle, WA, 98121-2387

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Paul Steven Di Furia's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Sonny | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Extreme pleased!!

Paul and his team were extremely professional in handling our preforeclosure case. The minute that we sat down to go over my situation I had a good feeling about Paul. He does not beat around the bush but rather tells me what will or will not happen with the decisions I make going forward. With hi...s knowledge and guidance, my family is staying put in the house we have been calling a home for the last 12 years. So glad I signed on for him to lead my case to stay in my home. Many many thanks and I will definitely call you first the next time I am in need of a lawyer. Thanks Paul!! Sonny

Posted by Todd | June 04, 2015 | Foreclosure

Paul Di Furia- Thank You!

Paul and his staff were helpful in assisting our family through the foreclosure process and showed excellent communication and follow through during this entire event. Being knowledgeable and creative, Paul provided us with all the options available to us and acted in a professional, sincere and know...ledgable way throughout. Thanks again Paul T.

Posted by Sherri | February 04, 2015 | Foreclosure

Facing Forclosure

After 6 months of getting no where with our bank I finally decided to hire an Attorney. Paul was referred to us by our business Attorney so I felt comfortable he was not going to take our money and run. The process took 18 months due to the bank postponements. We were ready, they were not on numerous... occasions. We paid Paul one flat fee and he never asked for a dime more over the course of the 18 months. We finally went to mediation after Paul forced them to go to because yet again they were not ready. Once we got to the mediation he explained that he wanted to see how the mediation went and if it was not favorable he was going to take action in other manners. Fortunately, the process went in our favor and we were able to retain our home. I have never cried tears of joy but I did that day. Paul was always responsive when we had questions and took the time to explain the answers in depth. He either answered his phone directly or called back within a short period of time. I would absolutely recommend using him.

Posted by Garland | January 21, 2015 | Foreclosure

Washington State Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation

Attorney Paul Di Furia was contacted when I was down to about two weeks from the foreclosure sale of my primary residence in Seattle. Before this contact, six months of modification directly with Chase Bank had been denied with no explanation. I had then attended a mortgage foreclosure seminar pres...ented by an attorney with Advantage Legal Group of Bellevue and had paid for representation. After about two weeks and no further communication from them, Mr. Di Furia was contacted in a panic. Confidence in Mr. Di Furia was immediate through a direct and sufficient discussion of my foreclosure situation which he acknowledged was complex but easily fit the requirements of the state mediation law. Because of the urgency of the situation, he immediately filed the necessary notice and papers with the Dispute Resolution Center and with the attorneys for the Bank. With his competent assistant, document preparation was almost painless. Mr. Di Furia always kept me in the loop and made me feel like I was his top priority. His representation at the mediation sessions was excellent and he always took the time to explain the process and answer questions about future sessions. The end result of the year and a half mediation was that I received and accepted a modification that was better than I dared hope for. My confidence in Mr. Di Furia's representation throughout this mediation process never waivered and I would whole heartedly recommend his services to any potential client.

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Paul Steven Di Furia's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bradley Johnson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a passionate advocate, smart and highly ethical. Truly a quality attorney and a caring counsellor at law. I have known him since 1993 where we met in a continuing legal education class as young lawyers. Over the years I have witnessed how curious he is for knowledge and best practices. I endorse him with enthusiasm."

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Jeffrey Bean

Foreclosure lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I mediate foreclosures where Paul often represents homeowners. I'm always pleased to see him because he knows what it takes to reach agreements with lenders. If there's a way to an agreement that keeps the borrowers in their home he's going to find it. When homeowners need a referral from me for someone to represent them, Paul and his people at Beyond Disputes are at the top of my list."

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Matthew Stamper

Mediation lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"We have had the opportunity to work together on numerous matters in the area of dispute resolution since 2014."

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Robert Larson

Mediation lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Paul on numerous FFA mediation files. Paul is extremely knowledgeable and always gets the best possible results possible for his clients. I would send my friends and family to his offices in a heartbeat."

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Craig Blackmon

Real estate lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Paul for many years. He is an extremely diligent and competent advocate. I have referred several clients to him for assistance in dealing with underwater moragages. I endorse Paul without reservation."

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Paul Brachvogel

Mediation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Smart, pragmatic, and can calmly achieve agreement among adverse parties as a mediator."

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Matthew Wesley

Foreclosure lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul's clients are often stressed and many are running out of hope. For those who hire him, Paul brings real skill and deep compassion in equal measure. He gets great results that allow his clients to get back on their feet and move on with building better lives for themselves and their families."

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Scott Dickinson

Real estate lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a wonderful advocate to work with. I've had the pleasure of sitting at the table with him to resolve several matters related to defaulted mortgages. He is smart, deliberate, and thoughtful when it comes crafting solutions that meet the needs of all parties parties involved. I would encourage anyone who is looking for a knowledgable attorney or mediator to use Paul."

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Robert McDonald

Foreclosure lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Paul is a very good advocate and excellent practitioner in the areas of mediation and foreclosure prevention. As a FFA mediator he works quickly and is extremely through. Paul has always been fair and balanced. I would recommend Paul's services to anybody seeking quality representation and advise regarding a potential loan modification."

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Brian Read

Foreclosure lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly recommend Paul to anyone facing a residential nonjudicial foreclosure. Paul is caring, responsive, easy to relate to, and he knows the foreclosure and mediation processes very well. I have found that most Washington residents do not know their full legal rights when it comes to foreclosure. They should call Paul first before doing anything else."

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Richard Seward

Mediation lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Great person too!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Beyond Disputes

1999 - 2003

Attorney, Leary Franke Droppert, PLLC (Merged Into Graham & Dunn 2006)

1994 - 1998

Attorney, Tretheway PLLC

1992 - 1994

Attorney, di Furia Law Firm

1991 - 1992

Attorney, Barokas and Martin

Associations

2011 - Present

Department of Commerce

Foreclosure Fairness Mediator

1991 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2009

King County Collaborative Law

Member

2008 - 2009

Washington State Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section

Member

2007 - 2008

King County Collaborative Law

Civil Practice Group

1990 - 1993

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1990

University of San Diego

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Washington

Business

Speaking Engagements

2013

CLE - Foreclosure Mediation Advocates Panel - Dispute Resolution Center of King County

Foreclosure Fairness Mediation

Languages

English

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