Michael S Sterner

Michael S Sterner

4.8
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 15 years

Probate Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Probate, Tax, Estate Planning ... +2 more

PO Box 82487, Portland, OR

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 15 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2010

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Law Offices of Michael S Sterner

PO Box 82487, Portland, OR

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Michael S Sterner's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Catherine | December 16, 2014

Wills or a family trust

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...iled a bit more work but Mr. Sterner kept us informed and spent time explaining our questions regarding the Trust in terms we could understand. We enjoyed working with Mr. Sterner.

Posted by Ron | December 8, 2014

Michael S. Sterner a multi faceted Attorney

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... and for your business I highly recommend Michael.

Posted by Keri | December 4, 2014

Integrity and Respect

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... do most of our communication via email and I've had no issues to this point. I would highly recommend Mike for any Tax/financial related issues.

Posted by Ed | June 17, 2014

Five Stars for Attorney Michael Sterner's assist in Estate Planning and Document preparation for our Family.

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... preparation. Mike is flexible and trustworthy, no pun intended.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 2021

updated on 12/01/2021

This 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 03/10/2020

This 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.

Honors

2007

International Social Entrepreneurship Competition, University of Washington, School of Business

2001

FLAS Fellowship, US Department of Education

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Michael Sterner

2009 - 2010

Attorney, Internal Revenue Service Office Of Chief Counsel

Associations

2010 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2003 - 2005

Society of American Foresters

International forestry working group chair

Education

2009

University of Washington

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Yale University

MS - Master of Science

1995

Dickinson College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Monthly meeting

Taxation of non-residents

2015

Monthly meeting

Income tax update

2014

Clackamas County Woodland Assoc. Meeting

Estate Planning for Forestland Owners

2010

Annual meeting

Taxation of forestland and timber

Publications

2013

Report to US Congress An Assessment of American Indian Forests & Forest Management

2004

Report to US Congress An Assessment of American Indian Forests and Forest Management

Languages

French

Spanish

English

Activity

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