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Marc S Stern

3.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt

1825 Northwest 65th Street, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 47 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1978

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Marc S. Stern

1825 Northwest 65th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117

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Marc S Stern's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

Posted by Greta | October 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knows his stuff

I was referred to Mr. Stern's office by another attorney who said he knew everything about bankruptcy law. His office was helpful and had good communication, always responding to my emails promptly.

Posted by anonymous | April 8, 2008

Client Review

I found Mr. Stern after having had another lawyer start my case. Once Mr. Stern took over my case it was a whole different kind of representation, the good kind. I am very pleased with Mr. Stern and thankful I found him.

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2008

Brilliant in Ballard

Marc Stern handled our bankruptcy Chapter 13 very efficiently. We had a problem because of a prior lien on our home and our home was in foreclosure and our home was being sold, all at the same time. Marc provided a solution to allow us to complete the sale, be relieved of an unfair old debt and retri...eve our equity. Marc really knows his stuff and we are very happy with his professional services. I would recommend Marc Stern to friends in the future.

Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2007

Messy lawyer

I was a creditor in a bankruptcy case and needed an attorney to look out for my interest. I found Marc on a web search. When I went to see him, I had to wait 30 minutes beyond my appointment. His office looked like a tornado passed through. He had papers, boxes, mail and food all over the place. The ...whole time I was talking with him, he kept doing other stuff -- reading documents, email, phone interruptions etc. I remember his advice was very depressing. Basically, there was little I could do and try to settle for minimum amount. It was so institutional. After a couple of weeks with little response, I dropped him and went with another attorney, who does not do bankruptcy as a primary business. Well, I got back much more than I expected and certainly more than what Marc said I would get.

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Marc S Stern's Lawyer Endorsements

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Latife Neu

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Marc takes on interesting and challenging cases, and knows more about bankruptcy law than most other attorneys."

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Glen Thorsted

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Marc soon after I started my law practice and he is a dear friend. We worked together on several projects for the Washington State Bar Association. We have worked together on several cases and he has been kind enough to advise me on bankruptcy and debt matters. He is extremely knowlegeable on those matters and very ethical too."

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Denise Kuhlman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christina Henry

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I often consult Marc on matters I need to think through or get advice for further research. I call him because I know he keeps up on new cases and trends on the law and will usually have just the right piece of advice to help me give my clients the best solution. Marc is also known for taking some of the hardest cases with the messiest issues that no one in else in the bar wants to take. You might call him the bankruptcy "fixer." With this experience, a client will always be well represented."

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Karen Zimmer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this brilliant lawyer!!"

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Mark Markus

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Other

"I've known Marc for many years and seen legal pleadings and other work he has done on behalf of his clients and the legal community. He is one of the most clever, proactive and dedicated bankruptcy attorneys I know. I fully endorse him."

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Sheila O'Sullivan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marc is an exceedingly creative lawyer whose talent is only outweighed by his wit. A great advocate to have on your side."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Associations

2001 - Present

Bankruptcy Committee

Co- Chair

American Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2000

Bankruptcy Committee

Programs Chair

1999 - 1999

American Bar Association

Publications Vice Chair

1993 - 1993

Bankruptcy Committee

Advocacy Vice-Chair

1992 - 1992

Computerization of Bankruptcy Subcommittee

Co-Chair

1987 - 1988

Washington State Bar Association

Division Secretary

1985 - 1988

Washington State Bar Association

Trustee

1981 - 1985

CLE Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

American Discount .v. Shepherd

Judgement for Defendant

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Education

1997

University of Idaho College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Washington University in St. Louis

A.B. cum laude

Publications

2008

The Business Lawyer Working Paper on Best Practices for Debtors' Attorneys

2005

Letters for Bankruptcy Lawyers Letters for Bankruptcy Lawyers, ABA Press (book)

2001

Unknown The Joys of E-Filing

1993

Seattle-King County Bar Association Scientific Client Selection

1993

ABA Law Practice Management Counselor's Computer and Management Report Scientific Client Selection

1992

General Practice Newsletter (WSBA) A Bankruptcy Horror Story

1989

De Novo Office Sharing

N/A

General Practice Newsletter (WSBA) Changes in Discharge

Languages

English

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