Michael U. Gisriel
American politician (born 1951)
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Michael U. Gisriel (born March 15, 1951) was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.
Michael U. Gisriel | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 9 | |
| In office 1987–1991 | |
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| Born | March 15, 1951 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | Former attorney and lobbyist |
Background
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
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. Gisriel received two Resolutions of Achievement from General Assembly.
Career after politics
Gisriel served for a while as a real estate columnist for the Baltimore Sun. From 1993-1999, Gisriel was the host of "All About Real Estate" on WCBM Radio. He continued to practice law with emphasis on government relations (legislative and regulatory), real estate, condominium zoning and real estate financing law. 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]
- 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
- 1986 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 9[3]
- 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