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“Divorce is one of life’s most challenging crossroads . Let’s work together to overcome obstacles, and achieve success on this journey.”
Creative – Alan asks his clients as well as opposing counsel to join him in the effort to solve problems.
Enthusiastic – Alan rises to the challenges presented by family law disputes.
Capable – Alan projects confidence in and out of the courtroom
Experienced – Alan successfully takes cases to trial when necessary and knows the best settlements happen when negotiating from a position of strength.
Adept – Alan thinks a few moves ahead to avoid issues before they become problems.
Focused – Alan partners with his clients to define their goals and achieve success.
Washington State Bar Association, 1996
California State Bar Association, 1993
Willamette University, College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1993
University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts, 1989
Member, California Bar Association, 1993 – present
Member, Washington State Bar Association, 1996 – present
Member, American Bar Association, 1997
Member, King County Bar Association, 1996 – present
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA), 1996 – 2006
Member, King County Bar Association Courts and Judiciary Committee, 2010 – 2013
Member of Personal Injury Pattern Interrogatories Subcommittee of the King County Bar Association Judiciary and Courts Committee, 2006
Member of Family Law Pattern Interrogatories Subcommittee of the King County Bar Association Judiciary and Courts Committee, 2007
Member of King County Bar Association Ad Hoc Family Law Local Rules Committee, 2007
Member of Superior Court Children and Family Facilities Master Plan Working Group, 2007
King County Local Rules Review Committee, 2007
Secretary of King County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2007
Vice-Chair of King County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2008
Chairman of King County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2009
Member of King County Bar Association Board of Trustees, 2014
Secretary of King County Bar Association Board of Trustees Executive Committee, 2014
Member King County Bar Association Judicial Screening Committee – Municipal, District Court, Superior Court, 2013 – 2014
King County Title 26 GAL training, 2003
Certified on King County Title 26 Guardian Ad Litem Registry, 2004 – 2007
Eastside Legal Clinic volunteer attorney, 1996 – 1999
Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) – Title 26
Arbitrator on King County Mandatory Arbitration panel
King County Superior Court Settlement Conference Master
Instructor: King County “How to Finish Your Divorce” class
Chairman of King County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2009 – 2010
Vice-Chair of King County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2008 – 2009
Secretary of King County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2007 – 2008
Chairman of Washington State Trial Lawyers Family Law Section, 2002 – 2003
“Working with Pro Se Litigants as Opposing Party.” November 30, 2006
“Evaluating the Evaluator; Preparation for and Deposition of the Parenting Evaluator.” October 5, 2007
“Advanced Family Law Practice for Paralegals; Drafting Child Support Orders and Worksheets.” August 14, 2008
“Financial Settlement Strategies for Your Divorce Clients; Getting a Divorce Case Off to the Right Foot.” December 11, 2008
“Legal Strategies for Coping with Parents Who Alienate.” 2010
“Parenting Disputes from A to Z: In the Best Interests of the Child. Ethical Considerations.” March 3, 2010
“Effective Use of Parenting Evaluations in Divorce.” 2011
“Discovery of Electronic Records, How to Discover, Produce and Review Electronic Data; and Tools and Tips for Dealing with New Technologies.” 2009
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