Michael U. Gisriel
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Michael U. Gisriel was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates
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before losing in his reelection bid in 1990 to Martha Klima, John Bishop and Gerry Brewster.
in Towson, Maryland
, then attended the University of Pennsylvania
in Philadelphia where he graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in 1973. He continued at the University of Maryland School of Law
where he received his J.D. in 1976. He was admitted to the Maryland Bar in the same year.
In 2004, an investigation of Gisriel began when, according to the Baltimore Sun, “…Gisriel was mistakenly sent a settlement check intended for his former clients. Gisriel argued that his behavior was unintentional, while the court said his action was dishonest.” Gisriel failed to investigate the origins of the check and in 2009 was disbarred as a result of the incident after a ruling from the Maryland Court of Appeals.
Maryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
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Background
Delegate Gisriel served a single term in the Maryland House of DelegatesMaryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
before losing in his reelection bid in 1990 to Martha Klima, John Bishop and Gerry Brewster.
Education
Delegate Gisriel graduated from Loyola Blakefield High SchoolLoyola Blakefield
Loyola Blakefield is a Catholic, college preparatory school established by the Society of Jesus, to educate men for others. The ideal Loyola graduate is a man of integrity who, because he strives "to find God in all things," is open to growth, dedicated to academic excellence, religious, committed...
in Towson, Maryland
Towson, Maryland
Towson is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 55,197 at the 2010 census...
, then attended the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
in Philadelphia where he graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in 1973. He continued at the University of Maryland School of Law
University of Maryland School of Law
The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law is the second-oldest law school in the United States by date of establishment and third-oldest by date of first classes. The school is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore in Downtown Baltimore's West Side...
where he received his J.D. in 1976. He was admitted to the Maryland Bar in the same year.
Career
After college Gisriel formed a general civil practice law firm, Gisriel and Gisriel, and served as one of the partners. He later served as counsel to the Majority Leader of the Slate Senate in 1979. From 1980 until 1982 he was a special assistant to the Baltimore County Executive for state legislative affairs. Gisriel was also a member of the Governor's Housing Task Force from 1981 until 1984 and a member of the Democratic State Central Committee from 1982 until 1986. Additionally, he was a member of the Board of Advertising Club of Baltimore and the 9-4-2 Democratic Club. Finally, Delegate Gisriel is a recipient of two Resolutions of Achievement from General Assembly.Post-political career
Gisriel served for a while as a real estate law columnist for the Baltimore Sun. He continued to practice law focusing on real estate. He continues to serve as a lobbyist in Annapolis.In 2004, an investigation of Gisriel began when, according to the Baltimore Sun, “…Gisriel was mistakenly sent a settlement check intended for his former clients. Gisriel argued that his behavior was unintentional, while the court said his action was dishonest.” Gisriel failed to investigate the origins of the check and in 2009 was disbarred as a result of the incident after a ruling from the Maryland Court of Appeals.
Election results
- 1990 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 9
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Martha S. Klima, Rep. 15,461 19% Won Gerry L. Brewster, Dem. 14,876 19% Won John J. Bishop, Rep. 14,589 18% Won Michael Gisriel, Dem. 14,428 18% Lost Charles Culbertson, Dem. 10,522 13% Lost James Holechek, Rep. 9,855 12% Lost
- Voters to choose three:
- 1986 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 9
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Martha S. Klima, Rep. 16,082 19% Won Michael Gisriel, Dem. 14,329 17% Won John J. Bishop, Rep. 14,004 17% Won Patrick E. Carter, Rep. 13,003 16% Lost Jack R. Sturgill Jr., Dem. 12,819 16% Lost William R. Richardson Jr., Dem. 12,291 15% Lost
- Voters to choose three: