Michael William Malter
Michael Malter is an accomplished California attorney, advocating for clients in Bankruptcy, Business, Intellectual Property, Landlord Tenant, Real Estate and Tax Law matters. With over 40 years of experience, he has been recognized as a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the California State Bar. Michael is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized representation focused on attaining the best possible outcomes.
Michael, a native of Long Island, New York, has been a resident of California since 1977. He currently lives in Saratoga with his two daughters and labradoodles. Outside of work, Michael can be found hiking and traveling. Additionally, he deems himself a master of rock & roll trivia from the 1960's and 1970's.
- Santa Clara University School of Law
- J.D. (1980)
- University of South Florida
- B.A. (1976)
- Honors: cum laude
- Of Counsel
- Binder Malter Harris & Rome-Banks LLP
- Current
- Corporate Bankruptcy, 2015
- Personal Bankruptcy, 2015
- What you should know about bankruptcy for individuals
- Financial Insider Weekly
- 2013
- Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law
- California State Bar
- Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year
- Santa Clara County Bar Association
- Northern California Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights
- Super Lawyers
- 2004-2015
- AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Fellow
- American Bar Foundation
- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Santa Clara County Bar Association Law
- Member
- Current
- Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Sections of the Santa Clara and San Francisco Bar Associations
- Member
- Current
- The Congressman Don Edwards Bankruptcy Inn of Court, San Jose chapter of American Inns of Court
- Co-Founder and First President
- Current
- Consumer Bankruptcy Counseling Project - A Project of the Tides Foundation
- Board Member
- Current
- California
- 9th Circuit
- United States District Courts for the Central, Eastern, Southern, and Northern Districts of California
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Intellectual Property
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- English