- Michael U. Gisriel
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Michael U. Gisriel 
Member of the
Maryland House of Delegates
from District 9In office
1987–1991Personal details Born March 15, 1951
Baltimore, MarylandPolitical party Democratic Profession Former Attorney & Lobbyist Michael U. Gisriel (born March 15, 1951) was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.
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Background
Delegate Gisriel served a single term in the Maryland House of Delegates before losing in his reelection bid in 1990 to Martha Klima, John Bishop and Gerry Brewster.
Education
Delegate Gisriel graduated from Loyola Blakefield High School 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.
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.[1]
Election results
- 1990 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 9[2]
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- Voters to choose three:
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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
- 1986 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 9[3]
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- Voters to choose three:
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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
References
- ^ Baltimore Sun
- ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. http://www.elections.state.md.us/elections/1990/results_1990/gahod.html. Retrieved on Nov. 14, 2007
- ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. http://www.elections.state.md.us/elections/1986/results_1986/gahod.html. Retrieved on Nov. 14, 2007
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Categories:- 1951 births
- Living people
- Members of the Maryland House of Delegates
- People from Baltimore, Maryland
- University of Pennsylvania alumni
- University of Maryland School of Law alumni
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