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Michael Fallon

Michael Fallon

Law Office of Michael C. Fallon
100 E St.
Suite 219
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Phone: (707) 546-6770  |  Fax: (707) 546-5775

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There is life after bankruptcy

Legal Topic

Bankruptcy

Preferred New Clients

I have no preference.

Sub-Categories

Bankruptcy
  • Chapter 13
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 11
  • Foreclosures

Bar Admissions

CA, Nov 1979
Bar Number: 88313

Other Court Admissions

United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California, and the Superior Court for the State of California.

Association Memberships

Sonoma County Bar.

Continuing Education

I am a Professor of Law at the Empire College School of Law in Santa Rosa, California, where I teach Bankruptcy.

Example Cases

People losing their homes to foreclosure. Business reorganizations.

Education

Degree:

Juris Doctor

School:

Empire College School of Law

City:

Santa Rosa

State:

CA

Year:

1979

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

California

Firm Focus and History

For the first five years of my practice, starting in late 1979, I had a general practice that included litigation, family law, bankruptcy, wills and trusts. For the past twenty-five years my practice has been limited to the United States Bankruptcy Courts representing debtors in both liquidating bankruptcies and bankruptcy reorganizations. In addition, I represent trustees in bankruptcy and, on occasion, secured creditors.

Previous Employment Summary

Restaurants: bartender, waiter, and restaurant manager.

Activities and Awards

I am a Professor of Law at the Empire College School of Law in Santa Rosa, California, where I teach Bankruptcy.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

No problem - but clients must be able to recognize when they need the assistance of an attorney. If they cannot, or will not, make that assessment the results can be devastating.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I rarely will review documents prepared by clients because there is a great deal more to "lawyering" than just reviewing documents.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

I rarely will coach clients because there is a great deal more to "lawyering" than just reviewing documents.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

Perry Mason. I thought the life of a trial lawyer would be exciting, but as things turned out I rarely get into trial.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

I am a compassionate, empathetic individual. How I got there I cannot say.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

Accident. The bankruptcy law was completely revised in 1979 when I was just starting to practice. I was willing to learn the new law whereas many of the "old-timers" were not.

What do you like best about your career?

I love what I do because I am able to help people who think they are beyond help. Very satisfying work.

Tell us about your law firm:

Solo practitioner, so all my clients deal directly with me. I have a wonderful assistant who is attentive to all of my clients' immediate needs.

What are your strengths and style?

Compassion. Direct and to the point. Able to quickly assess a client's needs. If I don't believe someone should file for bankruptcy I will tell them and in most instances I will recommend another course of action.

Personal Interests:

"My family," and occasionally woodworking.

Office Manager/Assistant

Merla Anders

Fax

(707) 546-5775

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

No

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Most personal bankruptcies are handled on a flat fee basis with the fee determined by the complexity of the case. Bankruptcy reorganizations are done on an hourly basis.

Hourly Rates

$350.

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes, but I will often ask the client to make a donation to the Redwood Empire Food Bank. The amount of the donation is left to the client.

Typical Retainer

No.

Understanding Fees

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