Experience & Knowledge – A Winning Combination
ALEX D. FUNES, MANAGING ATTORNEY
Prior to earning his law degree, Attorney Funes worked in the financial services industry for First Data Corp. and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts where he managed and administered investment portfolios on behalf of mutual and employee union pension funds. During law school, Mr. Funes was a member of the Massachusetts Trial Attorneys and the Immigrant Worker Rights Group. His work during law school concentrated in commercial law and litigation. He interned for The Honorable Celeste Muir in the 11th Judicial Circuit for Miami-Dade County Florida and The Honorable John O’Sullivan in the U.S. Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He also worked at the State Attorney’s Office for Miami-Dade County, where he represented the State of Florida in the prosecution of crimes. During his practice, Mr. Funes was an associate for the firm of Levey, Airan, Shevin, LLP in Miami, Florida where he concentrated in civil work, including commercial and construction litigation, collections, negligence, and appellate cases. His client base included individuals, small companies and corporations.Having learned from both the private and public sectors, Mr. Funes is committed to fight for those individuals and entities whose rights have been infringed. He combines his strong work ethic, experience, and passion for the law in the representation of his clients.
Education:
Northeastern University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, JD, 2002
Boston University School of Management, Boston, Massachusetts, BS in Business Administration, 1997
Admissions:
State of Florida
Federal U.S. Court for the Southern District of Florida
Washington, D.C. Federal U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Languages:
Fluent in English and Spanish. Proficient in Italian. Knowledge of Portuguese and French.