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Biography
With over 40 years’ experience in Family Law practice, Richard seeks to understand the needs of his clients, and “best interests” of the children. Richard uses his vast experience to defuse the emotionally-charged nature of divorce and develop amicable settlements for his clients. As a seasoned litigator (over 500 career Oregon cases) , Richard can also utilize his skills at trial to pursue his client’s objectives. Richard is licensed in State of Oregon, the past President of the Oregon State Bar Family Law Section, an honored member of Super Lawyer (2010-present) and Who’s Who in Law (2011-present), and has held numerous positions within the Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners. Richard holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Illinois University and a Law Degree from Lewis & Clark.
Practice Areas
- Family Law, specializing in complex, high-asset divorce
- Alternative Dispute Resolution, including private mediation and arbitration
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
Education
- Lewis and Clark College Northwestern School of Law, Portland, Oregon
- J.D. - 1986
- Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
- B.A. - 1970
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: History
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 1986
Professional Associations
- Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section, Past President, 2010 to 2010
- Oregon State Bar, Family Law Section, Exec, Comm., 2008 to 2011
- Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners, Vice President, 2004 to 2008
Honors
- Super Lawyers
- Who's Who in Law
- Top Attorney in Oregon Family Law
- President - Oregon State Bar Family Law Section
- Vice President - Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioner's
Classes & Seminars
- Drafting Pre-Nuptial Agreement, 1991, OSB.
Past Positions
- Merrill O'Sullivan Stewart LLC, Of Counsel, 02/2018 to 07/2024
- Merrill O'Sullivan LLC, Partner, 01/2015 to 01/2018
- Duerst & Funk LLP, Partner, 2008 to 2015
- Funk Development, Inc., Vice President & Legal Counsel, 1991 to 2000
- Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe P.C., Associate, 1987 to 2008
- R.W. Funk & Associates, Partner, 1986 to 1987
Ancillary Businesses
- Fenton Farms Golf Club


