“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.
Bar Admissions
- Washington State Bar Association, 1996
- California State Bar Association, 1993
Education
- Willamette University, College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1993
- University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts, 1989
Community & Professional Associations
- 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
Awards & Recognitions
- 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
Speaking Engagements
- “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