Michael Gregory Malaier

Michael Gregory Malaier

4.5
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 21 years

Government Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Government

1551 Broadway, Suite 600, Tacoma, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

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Location

Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee

1551 Broadway, Suite 600, Tacoma, WA, 98402

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Michael Gregory Malaier's Reviews

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Posted by JENNIFER | January 22, 2009 | DUI & DWI

THE BEST DUI LAWYER IN THE NORTHWEST!

MICHAEL MALAIER IS A VERY RELIABLE TRUSTWORTHY AND DEDICATED LAWYER, HE WORKED ON MY MOTHERS DUI CASE, HE DOES WONDERFUL WORK MY FAMILY HIGHLY RECOMENDS HIM AND HIS PRACTICE

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008

Awesome Attorney

Mike was very professional and incredibly fast in resolving my issues. I would recommend him to anyone.

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Michael Gregory Malaier's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dorothy Bartholomew

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Malaier is the Chapter 13 Trustee's attorney for Pierce County. He oversees my Pierce County Chapter 13 cases. He is a top notch attorney."

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Matthew Rist

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Mr. Malaier since law school. He is what every good lawyer must be, intelligent, ethical and hardworking."

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Natalie Durflinger

Government lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bright and articulate. Great advocate for his clients. While we are excited that he has become the assistant to the bankruptcy trustee, his absence around the courthouse is lamented by all."

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Mark Carter

Government lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Russell

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is not only a great guy, but he is a great attorney. Mike is intelligent, articulate and fair. I work with Mike quite often - and quite often as opposing counsel. When working with Mike I never have a doubt that we'll arrive at a legally fair and just solution. I endorse Mike."

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Lance Hester

Government lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This guy is an amazing attorney. He's great with his clients. He is extremely professional with judges and court staff. He is intelligent and has exceptional judgement when it comes to the finer details involved in complex negotiations. High on ethics too."

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Daniel Gerl

Government lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Malaier is a very intelligent, passionate and professional lawyer. I endorse him as an attorney."

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Aaron Walls

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Malaier is a seasoned, experienced attorney who gets results."

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Brian Hanis

Litigation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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James Oliver

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Malaier continues to impress me with his legal knowledge and vigorous advocacy. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer's work."

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Mark Arthur

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Jonathan McQuade

Litigation lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Philip Petersen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an experienced and aggressive attorney. He is able to defend your rights while maintaining important working relationships with opposing counsel, judges and colleagues. "

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Shannon Kraft

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike has worked in our office for three years. He is a consistently zealous advocate for his clients and a valued member of the legal community."

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Brecken Diller

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. Smart, knows the law, and great with people. "

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William Malaier

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Family member

"Mike is an extremely knowledgeable and professional advocate for his clients."

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Sean Cecil

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Pro Bono Publico Service Comendation, Washington State Bar Association, Consumer Protection & Antitrust Section

2004

Most Valuable Player (Softball), Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association-Young Lawyers Division

2000

The Sourisseau Award,

1999

The Fallon Award,

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Staff Attorney, Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee

2007 - 2009

Judge Pro Tem, Black Diamond Municipal Court

2004 - 2009

Attorney, Geiersbach & Kraft, P.S.C.

2004 - 2004

Rule 9 Intern, King County Prosecutor's Office

2002 - 2003

Rule 38(e) Intern, University of Arizona Law Clinic

1997 - 1997

Law Clerk, Washington State Attorney General

Associations

2009 - Present

National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees

2006 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2006

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - 2004

King County Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2003

Pima County Bar Association

Member

Education

2003

University of Arizona College of Law

Juris Doctor

2000

Santa Clara University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Western District of Washington Bench/Bar

Local Bankruptcy Rules

2014

Western District of Washington Bench/Bar

Local Bankruptcy Rules

2013

Northwest Bankruptcy Institute

Chapter 13 Means Test Caselaw

2013

48th Annual NACTT Seminar

Trustee Liability Under the Barton Doctrine

2013

2013 United States Trustee Conference

Changes in Disposable Income

2010

Bankruptcy Best Practices Seminar

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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