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I believe that middle class people and small businesses need access to legal services at a reasonable cost. I represent clients in estate planning, probate, real estate transactions, small business planning, and tax controversies.
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Chat withState: Oregon
Acquired: 2010
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
PO Box 82487, Portland, OR
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Posted by Catherine | December 16, 2014
We were interested in redoing our wills as it had been some time. We phone interviewed several lawyers and chose Mr. Sterner because he listened well to our questions. We found that through his clear explanations, we were able to discern the best course of action. We chose to pursue a Trust that enta...
Posted by Ron | December 8, 2014
Michael has helped our company in may aspects of our business. If he does not know the answer he finds it. His experience with the IRS has been an invaluable part of the package you get with Michael. If you want someone who is personable, has reasonable rates and can do many things for you personally...
Posted by Keri | December 4, 2014
Due to family court issues and then tax related issues because of a divorce - we have dealt with several attorneys. Mike is the first attorney who has been honest, straight forward, reasonably priced and respectful. He had been a life saver dealing with many issues we are not able to deal with. We...
Posted by Ed | June 17, 2014
If one is looking for an attorney to assist in Estate planning, including Will, Trust, and related documents, Michael Sterner will do you a great service. My wife and I highly recommend Mike Sterner, as Mike so knowledgeably and helpfully guided us through our "estate planning " and document...
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 2021
updated on 12/01/2021This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 2020
updated on 03/10/2020This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
2007
International Social Entrepreneurship Competition, University of Washington, School of Business
2001
FLAS Fellowship, US Department of Education
2010 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Michael Sterner
2009 - 2010
Attorney, Internal Revenue Service Office Of Chief Counsel
2010 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2003 - 2005
Society of American ForestersInternational forestry working group chair
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
MS - Master of Science
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Taxation of non-residents
2015
Income tax update
2014
Estate Planning for Forestland Owners
2010
Taxation of forestland and timber
2013
2004
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