Do you or your business face bankruptcy?

When confronted with financial adversity, it is your attorney's job to examine your situation, review the facts and honestly tell you the range of possible solutions. Once you have made a decision it is the attorney's obligation to assist you with the implementation of the chosen course of action.

If you or your business is facing bankruptcy Attorney Marc Stern can provide you representation for chapter 7, 11, 12, 13, and 15 proceedings, including: chapter 7 liquidations, represent creditors and debtors in general litigation in the bankruptcy court, including discharge ability, claims objections, cash collateral matters, fee disputes, and general claims.

Contact Marc Stern today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:

• Bankruptcy
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 13
• Chapter 11
• Chapter 12
• Chapter 15
• Creditor Representation in Bankruptcy Proceedings
• Receiverships
• Foreclosure Defense
• Commercial Law & Contracts
• Debtor/Creditor
• Litigation
• Real Estate

Attorney Marc S. Stern’s practice emphasizes on Insolvency and Bankruptcy for individuals and businesses. He is Board Certified as a Business Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification and has been since 1993. He has represented both creditors and debtors in all phases of Bankruptcy Proceedings.

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Washington Bankruptcy lawyer, call Marc Stern today at 206-397-0002, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

Early Evening Appointments are available.

Marc S. Stern's practice is focused on bankruptcy and insolvency including:

• Representation of Creditors and Debtors in Possession in Chapter 11 Proceedings.
• Representation of creditors and debtors in Chapter 7 and 13 proceedings.
• Representation of creditors and debtors in general litigation in the bankruptcy court, including discharge ability, claims objections, cash collateral matters, fee disputes, and general claims.
• Fraud investigation and pursuit.
• Representation of State Court Receivers in King County Superior Court and service as a Receiver in King County Superior Court.
• Mr. Stern's other legal experience includes:
• Civil Litigation of commercial disputes and collections in Washington State and Federal District Courts.
• Entity formation and general business including litigation of commercial issues.
• Tax issues, particularly collection defense, and responsible corporate officer liability.
• Real Estate matters.
• Asset Protection and Business Planning

Attorney Stern has over 27 years experience in Civil Litigation of commercial disputes and collections in Washington State and Federal District Court. He also has experience with tax issues, particularly collection defense, responsible corporate officer liability, entity formation, and general business including litigation of commercial issues.

Professional Profile

Attorney Marc S. Stern

Jurisdictions:

• Washington

Education:

•  Washington University, St. Louis, A.B. cum laude 1975
• University of Idaho, College of Law, J.D. Decamber 1977

Admitted To The Bar:

• 1978

Board Certifications:

Certified as a Business Bankruptcy Specialist by American Board of Certification 1994

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Washington State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
  • Trustee - 1985 - 1988
  • Division Secretary 1987 and 1988
  • CLE Committee 1981 - 1985
• American Bar Association
• GP|Solo Division
  • Bankruptcy Committee Co-Chair, Computerization of Bankruptcy Subcommittee, 1992
  • Advocacy Vice-Chair, Bankruptcy Committee, 1993
  • Publications Vice Chair, 1999
  • Programs Chair Bankruptcy Committee, 2000
  • Co- Chair - Bankruptcy Committee, 2001 – 2007 Chair, 2007 – present
  • Council, 2006 – Present
  • Membership Committee, 2004 – 2006 
• Joint Ad-Hoc Committee on Bankruptcy Courts and Structure, 2001 –Present
  • Task Force on Attorney Discipline and Reasonable Inquiry, 2005 - present
  • Working Group on Scope of Reasonable inquir,y 2005
  • Working Group on Best Practices, 2006 – present
  • Working Group on ABA Technical Corrections, 2007-2009
  • Chair, Working Group on Amicus Brief to the United States Supreme Court in Millvetz v. U.S. 2009

Publications:

• Office Sharing 1989 De Novo
• A Bankruptcy Horror Story 1992 General Practice Newsletter (WSBA)
• Changes in Discharge 1992 General Practice Newsletter WSBA
• Scientific Client Selection - ABA Law Practice Management Counselor's Computer and Management Report - January 1993, republished Seattle/King County Bar Bulletin March 1993, Updated and published Debt3, March/April 2006, Commercial Law League The Joys of E-Filing - Fall, 2001
• Debts that Can Follow You to the Grave – GP|Solo March/April 2005. Vol. 22 No. 3
• Contributing Author. Report of the ABA Task Force on Attorney Discipline of the Ad Hoc Committee on Bankruptcy Court Structure and Insolvency Process on the Scope of Inquiry required pursuant to §707(b). 61 Business Lawyer 697 (2006)
• Letters for Bankruptcy Lawyers, co-author. ABA Press, 2005
• My Modem Made Me Do It. GPSolo Magazine - October/November 2005 Vol. 22 No. 7 Chapter on Engagement Letters, Attorney Liability in Bankruptcy - co-author, ABA Press 2006
• Reaffirmation under BAPCPA, Did Ride-Through Survive? Norton Bankruptcy Law Advisor, January 2007 Issue 1 - Page 6
• Co-Author Working Paper on Best Practices for Debtor Attorneys ABA Task Force on Attorney Liability, Ad Hoc Committee on Bankruptcy Court Structure and Insolvency Process 64 THE BUSINESS LAWYER 79 (November 2008)
• How to withdraw from a case GPSOlo Magazine July-August 2010 Vol 27 No. 5