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Overview
Practice Areas
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80% Bankruptcy / Debt
30 years
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20% Lawsuits / Disputes
30 years
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About Me
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Merrilee MacLean is an experienced attorney that assists creditors and others in collection of monies due them, both in and out of bankruptcy. She also... more
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Résumé
License
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29 years since Merrilee Ann MacLean was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1982 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Shareholder at
Karr Tuttle Campbell
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2003–present
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Owner at
MacLean Reif Nuxoll/BDL MacLean/Barnett MacLean
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1991–2003
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Of Counsel at
Bullivant Houser Bailey
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1989–1991
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Associate at
Shidler McBroom Gates & Lucas
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1982–1989
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| National Institute of Trial Advocacy - Bankruptcy Litigation Program |
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1992 |
| National Institute of Trial Advocacy |
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1985 |
| University of California, Hastings College of the Law |
Law |
J.D. |
1982 |
| Lewis and Clark College |
History |
B.S. magna cum laude |
1974 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| 2010 Top Lawyers |
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine |
2010 |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2010 |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2009 |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2008 |
| Top Lawyers in Washington |
Washington CEO Magazine |
2008 |
| Super Lawyer |
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2007 |
| Super Lawyer |
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2006 |
| Distinguished Service Award |
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals |
2006 |
| Super Lawyer |
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2005 |
| Super Lawyer |
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2004 |
| Super Lawyer |
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2002 |
| Super Lawyer |
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2000 |
| Who's Who in American Law |
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1994 |
| AV Rating |
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1992 |
See all 14 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| member |
Washington State Bar Association, Legislative Affairs Subcommittee |
2007-present
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| Chair - Ethics and Practice Section |
Federal Bar Association - Western District of Washington |
2006-present
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| member |
Local Rules Committee - Bankruptcy Court for Western District of Washington |
1995-present
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| Member |
American Bankruptcy Institute |
1991-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
1982-present
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| Member |
Advisory Board to Ninth Circuit Judicial Council |
2006-2009
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| Executive Committee |
Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference |
2003-2005
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| Board Member |
Turnaround Management Association |
1999-2002
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| Member |
National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees |
1997-2001
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| President |
Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington |
1999-2000
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| Chair - Bankruptcy Section |
Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington |
1996-1999
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| Member |
Commercial Law League |
1984-1987
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| Member |
National Association of Credit Managers |
1975-1979
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| The Bankruptcy Reform Act - What It Means for Lawyers |
King County Bar Bulletin |
2006 |
| Split in Circuits Raises Issue - Are Secured Creditors Secure? |
The Bankruptcy Strategist |
1989 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| An Interview of Justice Anthony Kennedy |
Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference |
2006 |
| The Vanishing Trial |
Chief District Judges Meeting of the Ninth Circuit |
2005 |
| How to Deal with Problem Lawyers |
Annual Meeting of Chief Bankruptcy Judges for the Ninth Circuit |
2002 |
| Creditors' Remedies in Chapter 7 Cases - How to Maximize Your Recovery |
Bankruptcy Issues in Washington |
2001 |
| How to Deal with Problem Judges |
Annual Meeting of Chief Bankruptcy Judges for the Ninth Circuit |
2001 |
| Collections and Bankruptcy |
Advanced Collections and the Bankruptcy Process in Washington |
1994 |
| Bankruptcy and Lien Issues |
Essentials of Real Estate Seminar |
1991 |
See all 7 speaking engagements
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