“Family law touches on every aspect of a person’s life. Outcomes in family law proceedings can have profound impacts on a client’s life for years after litigation is over. I use a principled, data-driven approach that is guided by knowledge of the law – and experience in its application – to assist my clients in achieving beneficial solutions for them and their loved ones.”
Dan brings a wealth of experience to his clients in nearly every type of family law action, from high-net-worth property disputes to complex parenting actions involving issues from domestic violence to substance abuse. He has served as an adjunct Professor of Law at Seattle University, teaching Family Law and a family law-focused legal writing course. Dan also authored the King County Bar Association Desk Book on Parenting Plan Modifications. He has presented on the subjects of parenting plans, declaration drafting, protection from domestic violence, spousal maintenance, veterans’ issues in family law, and LGBTQ issues.
Dan is a former Marine and Iraq War veteran. He graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University with a BS in Human Development and obtained his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. He has served as a mentor to attorneys in Seattle University’s Low Bono Incubator Program and to the Eastside Legal Assistance Program. Dan has been included in the Super Lawyers publication every year from 2017 – 2021.
Outside of work, Dan enjoys spending time with his family.
(Please note that if Dan has presided as a commissioner pro tem in your case, neither he nor any other attorney at Wechsler Becker, LLP can represent you.)
Bar Admissions
- Washington State Bar Association
Education
- University of Houston Law Center, Juris Doctor
- Texas Tech University, BS in Human Development
Professional Associations
- Member, King County Bar Association
- Member, King County Bar Association Family Law Section
- Member, Washington State Bar Association Family Law Section
Speaking Engagements and Service
Seattle University Practitioner’s Panel September 2021
Panelist
King County Bar Association – DVPOs: Procedures and Strategies November 2020
Presenter
New Beginnings Domestic Violence Clinic August 2014—October 2019
Volunteer Attorney
Domestic Violence Symposium September 2017
Presenter
WSBA Call to Duty Day of Service March 2017
Presenter
Family Law Group Instruction February 2015 – February 2017
Group Leader
Eastside Legal Assistance Program Fellows Program February 2017
Presenter
Eastside Legal Assistance Program Fellows Program May 2016
Presenter
Seattle University Practitioner’s Panel January 2016
Panelist
Eastside Legal Assistance Program Fellows Program July 2015
Presenter
Seattle University Incubator Program April 2014
Selection Committee Member
Seattle University Practitioner’s Panel September 2013
Panelist
Seattle University Hanging Your Own Shingle CLE September 2013
Panelist