Michael John Paukert

Michael John Paukert

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate, Business ... +2 more

522 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 560, Spokane, WA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Real Estate 20%

Homeowners Associations

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 34 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 1991

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 35 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1990

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Paukert & Troppmann PLLC

522 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 560, Spokane, WA, 99201

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Michael John Paukert's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Debbie | July 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Down to Business

We are so pleased with the service that we received from Michael Paukert. He was thorough, quick and clearly knew exactly what he was doing. We had been battling our lender over an insurance claim for 4 months and he was able to resolve the issue with our lender in one day. He kept us from litigat...ion with the vendor who needed payment. Thank you Mr. Paukert.

Posted by James | July 30, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Excellent Attorney!

Mike handled a Chapter 7 case for us. It was one of the most challenging and unsettling decisions of our lives, but working with Mike through the process was amazing. Not only is Mike a highly qualified and well respected attorney in Spokane, his calm presence and reassuring personality made the pr...ocess manageable. He kept us well informed, provided us with tremendous perspective and helped us through a difficult time. We were referred to Mike by a colleague, and we are so grateful for the recommendation and for the opportunity to work through the proceedings with Mike by our side.

Posted by Todd | September 24, 2009 | Business

Wonderful Attorney

We met Mike at a most stressful time in our lives. With the rescission in full force, we were forced to shut down our business and file bankruptcy. With the loss of our business, our houses and almost all material possessions (although we still filled the largest Penske truck available when we moved ...to Arizona), it was the bleakest period of my life I’ve ever experienced. Mike’s expertise and as important, his humanity, was a guiding light during this traumatic time. Although not a practicing attorney (although I will now take the Arizona bar), I have dealt with many attorney’s and found that Mike had a unique perspective on the process, was extremely knowledgeable and kept us well grounded in that “this too will pass.” As well as being a top notch attorney, Mike is also a great guy. Todd Sullivan

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Michael John Paukert's Lawyer Endorsements

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Garth Bergh

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mike.We worked closely together for several years enforcing agricultural mortgages. I handled the real estate issues and Mike handled bankruptcy issues. Mike is knowledgeable, thorough and effective. At the same time Mike is practical, pleasant to work with and a good person."

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Barry Davidson

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer

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John Munding

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Superb 10/10, Avvo

2016

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2014

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2012

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d"Alene Living Magazine

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d"Alene Living Magazine

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d"Alene Living Magazine

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Top 100 Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d"Alene Living Magazine

2007

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Best Lawyer in Spokane & Coeur d'Alene - Bankruptcy, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2006

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1998

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Norman Cohen Hope Award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Paukert & Troppmann PLLC

2007 - 2008

Attorney, James, Vernon & Weeks P.A.

1990 - 1997

Associate, Paine, Hamblen, Coffin, Brooke & Miller LLP

1990 - 2007

Partner, Paine Hamblen LLP

1988 - 1990

Intern, Southwell & O'Rourke

Associations

1991 - Present

Idaho State Bar

Member

1990 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Debtor Creditor Section

Member

Federal Bar Association Eastern District Washington

Member

2016 - 2021

Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District

Executive Committee Member

2014 - 2021

Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District Ratepayer Advisory Board

Board Member

2014 - 2016

Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section

Board Member

2006 - 2011

Westwood Homeowners' Association

President

2000 - 2000

National Multiple Sclerosis Association

Board Chair

1994 - 2000

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Board member

Sample of Legal Cases

Elder Neglect & Wrongful Death

$500,000.00 Settlement

Elder Neglect & Wrongful Death

$800,000 Settlement

In re The Catholic Bishop of Spokane

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Education

1990

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor Magna Cum Laude

1983

University of Puget Sound

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Student Workshop

Integrating Work and Life: Law School and Beyond

2014

Student Workshop

Work Life Balance

2009

WSBA CLE

Judgments: You've Won! Now What? Post judgment remedies.

2007

WSBA CLE

Judgments: You Won! What's Next?

2007

Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers Annual Meeting

Processor Liens and Grower Contracts

2006

LIENS: HOW THEY ARISE AND HOW YOU CAN USE THEM

Enforcement of Liens

2004

East-West Bankruptcy Judges Conference

Bankruptcy

N/A

Protecting Creditors from Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy

N/A

Foreclosing, Protecting and Defending Against Liens

Bankruptcy

N/A

Essential of Advising the Small Buusiness

Bankruptcy

Publications

2002

Washington Civil Procedure Deskbook Rule 69 Execution

1995

Washington Commercial Law Deskbook Remedies

Languages

English

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