$ 150-200 per hour
Michael Shannon O'Meara
About Michael
Biography
In-house Counsel at mid-sized collection agency providing expertise in compliance issues and handling litigation managment as plaintiff and defendant. Admitted by: Supreme Court for the State of Washington; United States District Court for the Western District of Washington; United States District Court for the District of Colorado.
Focus Areas: Debt Collection, FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, TICID, Landlord-Tenant, Defense & Compliance.
Organizations: Washington Collectors Association - Chairman - Political Action Committee, Washington State Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division - Focus Area Director - Transition to Practice, Snohomish County Bar Association - Young Lawyer Division - Trustee
Honors, Awards & Certifications: Scholar Degree - Association of Credit and Collection Professionals, Deans Certificate for Outstanding Peformance - Law & Literature -University of South Dakota School of Law, CALI Excellence for the Future Award - The University of South Dakota School of Law, Professional Collection Specialist Association of Credit and Collection Professionals, Trainer Specialist - Association of Credit and Collection Professionals, Credit & Collection Compliance Officer - Association of Credit and Collection Professionals
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Debt Collection
50%
17 years | 500 cases
Federal Regulation
30%
17 years | 50 cases
Landlord or Tenant
20%
17 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Oregon for 11 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 16 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michael Shannon O'Meara
1010 Se Everett Mall Way Ste 100, Everett, WA, 98208-2855
Law Offices of Michael Shannon O'Meara
1010 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 100, Everett, WA, 98208
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Posted by Rhys | August 31, 2024 | Debt Collection
Worst person
He is the worst person ever. He will go after your money consistently, he would rather take you to court and garnish your wages than let something go to collections so you have more time to get situated. He has ruined my ability to be able to afford anything with my job and has now made all my bills ...
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Experience
Honors
2007
Excellence for the Future Award, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Information
Work Experience
2007 - Present
In-house Counsel, I.Q. Data International, Inc.
Associations
2009 - Present
Members Attorney Program (ACA)Member
2009 - Present
Snohomish County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Association of Credit and Collection ProfessionalsMember
2000 - Present
Washington Collection AssociationMember
Education
2007
University of South Dakota
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Certified Apartment Managment Training
Risk Management
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers