Background
Schneider, Michael J. was born on August 30, 1950 in Yakima, Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
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Michael J. Schneider
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University of Washington (Bachelor of Arts, 1972). McGeorge School of the Law (Juris Doctor, 1975).
Career
Saint Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company v. F.H.; K.W. 55 F.3d 1420 (9th Circuit 1995).Worked at Law Offices of, Michael J. Schneider Professional Corporation (Anchorage, Alaska) specializing in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Aviation, Maritime, Insurance and Insurance Bad Faith, Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1975, Alaska, United States. District Court, District of Alaska, United States.
Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and United States.
Supreme Court.
Phi Delta Phi. Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 1995.
Editor, "Alaska Bar Rag," 1993-1994. Charter Member, Alaska Chapter American Board of Trial Advocates.
Member: Alaska Bar Association.
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (State Delegate, 1989-1990. Member, Board of Governors, 1993). Alaska Academy of Trial Lawyers (President, 1982-1983.
Member, Board of Governors, 1982).
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (Commercial Pilot). Michael J. Schneider obtained extensive civil and criminal trial experience starting the 1975 with his admission to the Alaska bar and employment by one of the state"s largest firms.
He started his own firm, Mestas & Schneider, Professional Corporation, in 1978 and moved to sole practice in 1992. Trial work on behalf of injured Alaskans and their families has been his focus throughout his career.
He has played a leadership role in opposing "tort deform" in Alaska, has presented at many Continuing legal education programs and has written extensively about tort and insurance law issues.
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Membership
Member: Alaska Bar Association. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (State Delegate, 1989-1990. Member, Board of Governors, 1993).
Alaska Academy of Trial Lawyers (President, 1982-1983.
Member, Board of Governors, 1982). Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (Commercial Pilot).
