THE LAWYERS at GIESBRECHT, GRIFFIN, FUNK & IRVINE
Stephen J. Funk
B.A., LL.B.
Steve grew up in the New Hamburg area, where he currently resides with his family.
Prior to obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The University of Western Ontario in 1986, Steve studied at the University of Waterloo for two years. Steve graduated from The University of Western Ontario law faculty in 1989 and was called to the bar in March of 1991, at which time he joined the firm of Giesbrecht, Griffin, as it was then known.
Although he serves a wide variety of clients, civil litigation, real estate, and estate matters are principal areas in which Steve practices. He has also acted for clients involved in complex commercial matters. Steve has represented clients in various Courts in Ontario, including the Ontario Divisional Court and the Ontario Court of Appeal, as well as a variety of tribunals.
During his time at university, Steve was involved in varsity volleyball, both as a player and as a coach, and since then he enjoys playing competitive squash. Groups that he is proud to be a part of include the New Hamburg Lions Club, Hope Spring Cancer Support Centre, in Waterloo, where he served as a Director, and the Wilmot Family Resource Centre in New Hamburg, where he currently serves as a Director. He has also contributed as a guest columnist for the weekly local newspaper, New Hamburg Independent.
Married, and the father of three children, Steve is now heavily involved in supporting the various activities which interest his children.
