Marianne Trottier Waterstradt

Marianne Trottier Waterstradt

4.7
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 22 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Roseville, CA
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Business, Debt Settlement

1601 Vineyard Road, Suite 2200, Roseville, CA

About Marianne

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 40%

My practice area focuses on helping small businesses succeed in all areas from employment matters to contract matters and everything in between. I strive to assure liability protection with proper business form and compliance with the myriad laws under which businesses must operate. If you need analysis or consultation on your small business, feel free to contact me. I am always happy to help!

19 years

40%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 40%

I practice consumer bankruptcy law. I strive to ease clients through the difficult process of filing for Chapter 7 protection. While it is often emotionally challenging, I make every effort to remove the stress and provide support on all levels. I believe being available and making clients feel comfortable in the process is what makes my practice different. If you feel the need for someone to take time to explain the options, please feel free to contact me. I am always happy to help!

19 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Waterstradt and Associates

1601 Vineyard Road, Suite 2200, Roseville, CA, 95747

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Marianne Trottier Waterstradt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews

Posted by Carrie | February 23, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great experience

Attorney Waterstradt was extremely helpful with my BK case. I was very apprehensive and she helped walk me through my concerns. Anytime I had a questions she responded quickly. I would highly recommend Attorney Waterstradt to anyone considering hiring her.

Posted by Martha | February 13, 2015 | Wrongful Termination

My Wrongful Termination Was Set Right Ms. Waterstradt Saved the Day!

I was referred to Ms. Marianne Waterstradt by an attorney who knows her professionally. She came highly recommended, and in short order I could see why. I was dealing with a surprise wrongful termination from my job of 15 years and did not know what to do, before being referred to Marianne I must hav...e spoken to more than 6 other attorneys and non made me feel at ease. My confidence in humanity was recharged after talking with Ms. Waterstradt. She was the only one who understood my unique problems and allegations. After a detailed non rushed interview she saw the strength of my case. Bottom-line, she secured for me a better than expected settlement and my family and I can breath easy. If you hire Ms. Marianne Waterstradt, you are making a better than good decision. I wholeheartedly endorse her, she is an attorney you can truly call a “friend".

Posted by Jake | February 11, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Not Your Dad's Attorney...

I have known many attorneys in my life and have had to use them on occasion for a variety of situations. I have NEVER met an attorney who is as caring, compassionate and personable as Marianne. Filing bankruptcy is personal, embarrassing, and crushing to one's soul. It is accompanied by and unprec...edented vulnerability and worthlessness. In addition to being a knowledgeable and professional attorney, Marianne brings compassion, understanding and empathy to the equation and makes an unbearable process bearable. Her approach helps alleviate the social stigma associated with filing bankruptcy and she explains the process in detail. I've never known an attorney to care as much and take such personal interest in clients as much as Marianne has exhibited.....definitely not your Dad's attorney!

Posted by Michelle G. | February 11, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy is painful but Ms. Waterstradt makes it bearable.

My husband and I found ourselves in the position of having to file for Bankruptcy. We had a nightmare with a mortgage company who refused to take a mortgage off our credit report despite having the home lost to foreclosure. Although our case was complicated, Ms. Waterstradt was through and walked us... through the process. She was always available to address our concerns and answer our questions. She quickly prepared our Petition and our Bankruptcy was discharged in three months. No one plans on filing for Bankruptcy but it happens to the best of us and having an attorney who not only knowledgeable and attentive but also sensitive and kind makes the process bearable. I would recommend Ms. Waterstradt to anyone who has any questions about Bankruptcy. She has a heart of gold and the experience to seamlessly walk you through the Bankruptcy process.

Posted by Jerry | February 04, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

HIGHLY recommended for contract negotiation and LLC work.

Marianne Waterstradt is simply OUTSTANDING both as an attorney and as a person. She advised me on a contract negotiation that came out better than I hoped. She also worked me through the ins and outs of forming an LLC; drafted my documents; instructed me how to get them filed properly and what the L...LC would do to protect me and my business. I enjoyed her level of professionalism and the fact that she kept me informed at all times of the progress of her work. I would HIGHLY recommend her for your legal needs. If I ever need legal representation or advice in the future she will be the only attorney reach out to.

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Marianne Trottier Waterstradt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michelle Christian

Commercial real estate lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marianne is both a fellow lawyer in my Sacramento community and a wonderful friend. I'm endorsing her in the area of commerical litigation which should be broadly construed to include all aspects of civil litigation, including business disputes, employment disputes and bankruptcy issues. Marianne is top notch as an attorney and a person. You will not find a harder-working, more talented or thoughtful counseler in this community. She is an outstanding legal writer and strong advocate for her clients."

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William Cameron

Litigation lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Marianne Waterstradt on numerous matters over many years. I am endorsing her in the general area of litigation, which includes all aspects of civil litigation. But I also endorse her work in corporate practice, including business formation and counseling. Marianne is a skilled attorney, and extremely committed to the best interests of her clients. It would be very hard to find an attorney willing to work harder to learn about a client's business or the legal areas surrounding the client's needs. Marianne is one of the most honest and ethical attorneys I have ever worked with -- her intergrity is simply beyond question. I have also referred clients to her for representation in the bankruptcy field. She approaches that area with a unique compassion for the difficult positions her clients confront. I endorse Marianne Waterstradt in all areas of civil practice without hesitation or reservation. She is a truly wonderful attorney and friend."

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Jacklin Rad-Rastegar

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Stowell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Waterstradt has an excellent reputation in the community. I refer my client who are in need of debt or bankruptcy advice to her."

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Amir Ameri

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Marianne is competent, concise, intelligent, witty and thorough. Her legal knowledge and persuasive verbal and writing skills are excellent. I would recommend her to anyone who required her assistance."

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Grace Rodriguez

Business lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marianne and I were colleagues at Downey Brand. She is bright and diligent. She excels at research. She is personable, professional, but compassionate as well. She will quickly put clients at ease."

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Shareen Golbahar

Business lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Marianne Watterstadt since law school. She is a very intelligent, articulate and well organized attorney. She is more than capable of addressing any issues that are presented to her by a business. If you are a business in need of representation in an employment or transactional matter I would seek Marianne's assistance."

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Gregory Madsen

Business lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2003

Order of the Coif, McGeorge School of Law

2003

TrayorHonorSociety, McGeorge School of Law

N/A

Dean'sList, McGeorge School of Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Waterstradt & Associates

2009 - 2012

Adjunct Professor, Univeristy of California, Davis

2005 - 2007

Research Attorney, United State District Court, Eastern District Of California

2003 - 2005

Associate, Downey Brand, LLP

Associations

2010 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2007 - 2012

McGeorge School of Law

Director, Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Au-Young

Ongoing

In Re Tollett

All Debt Erased

In Re Johnston

Discharge

In Re Struthers

Discharge

In Re McCarthy

Discharge

In Re Ice

Contracts Implemented

In Re Woods

Discharge

In Re Piepenbrock

Discharge

In Re Klaven

Discharge

In Re Stephens

Discharge

In Re Federighi

Discharge

In Re Gordon

Discharge

In Re Rodriguez

Discharge

In Re Layland

Discharge

In Re Lewis

Discharge

In Re Griswold

Discharge

In Re Schmidt

Discharge

In Re McElhannon

Discharge

In Re Hooper

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In Re Konarz

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In Re Standley

Discharge

In Re Young

Discharge

In Re Anderson

Discharge

In Re Wood

Discharge

In Re Wood

Successful Payment Plan

In Re Johanson

Discharge

In Re Carter

Discharge

In Re Cristales

Discharge

Tradeshow Supermarket, et al, v. Tradeshow Superstore

Settlement

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Education

2003

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

Juris Doctorate

1995

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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