The promise I make to all my clients is that I will provide the best advice I can to you, in a manner that makes sense for your current wants and needs. You should not leave any attorney without a clear sense of what you need to do and WHY you need to do it. My office and staff treat all clients with the respect they deserve and no one is ever judged, regardless of their situation. Whether you are a small, to medium business with muli-million dollar deals that need to be negotiated, or a consumer with thousands of dollars of debt, we will provide the same level of care and attention to your case.
Practice areas
16 years
Our office provides bankruptcy relief under Chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the bankruptcy code. We also assist in actions concerning the FDCPA.
16 years
16 years
10 years
10 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | Not authorized to practice-Administrative | 2014 | 06/20/2021 |
| OH | Active | 2005 | 07/18/2021 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | West Law Offices | 2014 - Present |
| Attorney | Rieser & Associates | 2011 - 2014 |
| Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney | West, Hurley & Malkiewicz | 2005 - 2011 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic National Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Dayton Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
| American Bankruptcy Law Forum | Member | 2005 - Present |
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | 2005 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ABLF | Chapter 13 Plans and Pitfalls | 2010 |
| National Business Institute: BAPCPA - One year later | Getting through the Means Test & Interviewing Clients | 2007 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
| University of Michigan | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Plaza, Dayton, Ohio | Means Testing | 2007 |
Posted by Bob
Mon Jul 25 2011
Dustin Hurley, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 12, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Steve and I practiced law together at one time. Steve is dedicated to serving his clients and navigating his clients through even the most complicated legal challenges.
Helen Wallace, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 22, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Malkiewicz is very knowledgeable and experienced in bankruptcy law. He is very approachable and friendly, and a great source of information about bankruptcy law and procedure in the greater Dayton and Cincinnati area.
Dorothy Bunce, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 21, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Stephen Joseph Malkiewicz III is a genuine "up & comer" with a love of the law & a sincere desire to help the legal community here on Avvo. I am proud to offer him my endorsement.
Russ Cope, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 14, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Steve is a very knowledgeable and well-respected member of the Dayton legal community. I've had the opportunity to refer a matter to him, and the client was most assuredly in good hands.