Michael Alan Becker

Michael Alan Becker

4.9
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 38 years

Banking Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Banking, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy ... +2 more

8151 Clayton Rd., Suite 200, Saint Louis, MO

About Michael

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Banking 40%

I represent financial instirutions in all areas including loan documentation, compliance and workout and collection.

38 years | 500 cases

40%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 20%

I have been handling Chapter 7 cases since I started practicing and have experience working for a bankruptcy trustee. My practice here tends to be primarilty related to business people who have had their business enter a period of distress which then effects their personal financial situation.

38 years | 200 cases

20%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

Related to the Chapter 7 work, assisting clients in all aspects of financial distress in and out of bankruptcy and assisting certain lenders in collection efforts.

38 years | 150 cases

15%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 15%

Representing debtors in reorganizaion is small to medium cases and representing creditors in any size case, specializing in Souther District of Illinois and Easterno District of Missouri

38 years | 30 cases

15%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

representing business people in entity choice and planning related to starting a business and related to asset protection

38 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-300 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 38 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1987

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Waltrip & Schmidt

8151 Clayton Rd., Suite 200, Saint Louis, MO

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Michael Alan Becker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Mr. Becker and associate Amanda Basch were great/helpful

Michael and Amanda were very professional and helpful. Both worked hard and well to handle my case and bring an end to the horrible situation I was in. They kept me up to date with everything concerning my case, from start to finish. I would describe Michael and Amanda as hardworking, honest, and ded...icated attorneys. I did not feel like I was on my own and just handing over my money to them as I had felt with my previous attorney who did not solve anything and had just put me in a worse situation, which Michael and Amanda were able to get me out of. I had lost my license for ten years due to terrible representation from my previous attorney who advised me to put the blame on myself when dealing with a car accident and lawsuit I had no fault over. I now starting over with my license fully reinstated and I did not have to obtain an SR22 thanks to Michael and Amanda's hard work and dedication.

Posted by Dennis | November 20, 2013

Chapter7

Mr. Becker knows his law. He listened to my situation and told me my options. We made a plan and it worked to a T. If you listen to his recommendations as to the what, when, and whys you will succeed. I highly recommend his Council.

Posted by Ken | March 14, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great Job, very understanding of my particular needs and goals

Mr. Becker handled my Bankruptcy case which I was forced to file due to a divorce: one income cannot support the bills incurred by two. He informed me of my legal options and the reasoning behind his recommendations. He answered all my questions and gave me clear and specific directions on what I... needed to do. His office returned all my inquires within 24-48 hours: even when it was a weekend. Mr. Becker was also very empathic to my specific situation - I wanted the best outcome with not a lot of time to put into the process myself.

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Michael Alan Becker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lawrence Wines

Banking lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mike since law school and he has my utmost trust. If I have a banking concern he is the first I would call. He is intelligent, talented and has a way with people. He is a consummate attorney and I endorse him without reservation."

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James Sievers

Banking lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Michael is a highly skilled attorney with an outstanding reputation in the legal community."

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Ethan Rush

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Mike for several years and have known him professionally for almost 25 years. He is a consummate professional who excels in the areas of bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, and banking. I highly recommend and endorse him."

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Mark McLaughlin

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Ethan Rush

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Associations

1987 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

Education

1987

Saint Louis University

JD - Juris Doctor

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