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Mr. Michael William Malter

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2775 Park Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Reorganization, Commercial Bankruptcy and 8 more

About Mr. Michael William Malter

Mr. Michael William Malter is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, bankruptcy reorganization, commercial bankruptcy and 8 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years. Michael practices in Santa Clara, CA.

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Mr. Malter overcharged far beyond his initial quote. He was no transparent in his billing and charged us 8X his original quote with no warning. I would not recommend.

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Areas of Law

  • Bankruptcy 2
    • Commercial Bankruptcy
    • Consumer Bankruptcy
  • Debtor and Creditor
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Other 6
    • Bankruptcy Reorganization
    • Personal Bankruptcy
    • Insolvency
    • Bankruptcy Litigation
    • Debtor and Creditor Rights
    • Complex Commercial Litigation

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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1980, California
    Bar Fellowship
    of the American Bar Foundation, which is limited to a third of one-percent of the lawyers in each state. In 2003, Mr. Malter co-founded the Congressman Don Edwards Inns of Court and served as its President from 2003 to 2005 and Co-President in 2011-2012. Mr. Malter is also the proud first recipient of the Santa Clara Bar Association Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award, which he received in 1987.

    Mr. Malter has been featured in a number of publications, including Esquire, Forbes, the American Bar Journal, Law360, KTVU, and Financial Insider Weekly. Mr. Malter has been named as a Northern California “Super Lawyer” in Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights every year since its inception in 2004. Member: State Bar of California; Santa Clara County Bar Association; American Bar Association; San Francisco Bar Association; Co-Founder and First President, 2003-2005; Co-President, 2011-2012, Member, 2003—; Congressman Don Edwards Bankruptcy Inns of Court; U.S. Bankruptcy Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Advocate, 1995-1999.

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Santa Clara
    Class of 1980
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of South Florida
    Class of 1976
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Specialist, Bankruptcy Law, The State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization

Mr. Michael William Malter

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2775 Park AvenueSanta Clara, CA 95050U.S.A.

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