About Michael William
Michael William Malter is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California in 1980, holding. His license is currently active. Mr. Malter is a founding partner at Binder & Malter LLP, a law firm located in Santa Clara, California. He has over 41 years of experience representing businesses and individuals in bankruptcy and bankruptcy-related matters throughout the Northern District of California.
Mr. Malter earned his Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1980. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of South Florida, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976. During his time at Santa Clara University, he developed a strong foundation in bankruptcy law, which has been central to his legal career.
Mr. Malter's practice areas include Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy, debtor-creditor rights, asset protection planning, distressed real estate, tax disputes, and creditor negotiations and work-outs. He represents clients at all stages of litigation, including hearings, appeals, negotiations, and trials, with a focus on bankruptcy litigation. His extensive experience encompasses both individual and business bankruptcy cases, providing comprehensive legal services to a diverse clientele.
Throughout his career, Mr. Malter has been admitted to practice before several courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. He has also appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In addition to his private practice, he has served as an adjunct faculty member at Santa Clara University School of Law since 1985, teaching courses in bankruptcy law and guest lecturing on topics such as employer rights in bankruptcy.
Mr. Malter is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Santa Clara County Bar Association, and the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Sections of the Santa Clara and San Francisco Bar Associations. He co-founded the Congressman Don Edwards Bankruptcy Inn of Court in San Jose and served as its first president. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, an honor limited to a third of one percent of lawyers in each state. Additionally, he has been named a Northern California "Super Lawyer" in Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights every year since its inception in 2004. Mr. Malter is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Northern California effectively.
