Hon. Ralph B. Kirscher
Law
Current Position
US Bankruptcy Judge (Ret.)
Missoula, MT
USA
Education
University of Montana, B.A. (1974)
American University, M.P.A. (1975)
University of Montana School of Law, J.D. (1979)
Professional Career
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge (1999-2017)
Adjunct Lecturer, University of Montana School of Law (1992-97, 2004-2014)
Partner, Worden Thane P.C. (1986-99)
Partner, MacDonald & Kirscher (1984-86)
Partner, Private Law Practice (1979-84)
Affiliations
Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (May 2010-2016)
Ninth Circuit Standing Committee on Bankruptcy Judge Appointments, Member-Observer (2006-07)
Ninth Circuit Judicial Council, Member-Observer (2006-07)
Ninth Circuit Conference of Chief Bankruptcy Judges: Member (1999-); Chair (2006-07)
Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Judges Education Committee (2002-05)
CM/ECF National Bankruptcy Working Group, U.S. Administrative Office of U.S. Courts (2001-03)
Ninth Circuit Committee on Public Information and Community Outreach (2000-03)
National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (1999-)
Lawyer Representative to the Ninth Circuit (1993-96)
American Bankruptcy Institute (1991-)
State Bar of Montana Bankruptcy Law Section (1988-99)
Publications
Author and frequent lecturer on all aspects of bankruptcy law.
Awards
Award for Exemplary Service, State Bar of Montana Bankruptcy Law Section (1996)