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Biography
I am straight-talking professional, who attempts to work with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel with professionalism and intergrity.
In my practice, I endeavor to help consumers fight unfair trade practices, particularly those of oppressive debt collectors.
Represent consumers harassed by debt collectors and in other consumer matters.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Debt Collection
50%
Credit Repair
15%
Debt Settlement
15%
Consumer Protection
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 275-275 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Awards
2013
2012
Licenses
Licensed in Ohio for 22 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by D. Smith | April 01, 2013 | Debt Collection
Thank You
I would like to take this moment to express my extreme gratitude for all of your hard work with helping me settle a matter that I was having with a collection agency. When this issue first arose I was stressed and unaware of my rights as a consumer. After meeting with you, I knew that everything woul...
Michael Lawrence Fine's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael Fine is extremely intelligent and creative when handling disputes. He is always willing to listen and answer questions and is a credit to the profession."
"Michael Fine enthusiastically tackles the most difficult litigation matters with intellectual acumen. An asset to the profession, he places his clients' goals in the forefront and relentlessly pursues positive outcomes."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has worked with me on cases. He is both brilliant and tenacious. He is also deeply committed to protecting consumers from unscrupulous business practices."
Ronald Frederick
Class action lawyer
Robert Willis
Debt collection lawyer
Kathryn Tokarska
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Amy Wells
Debt collection lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Certified Mediator, Conflict Management Services
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Michael L. Fine
2004 - 2009
Managing Attorney, Zipkin Whiting Co., LPA
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Zukerman, Daiker & Lear, Co., LPA
2000 - 2002
Director, The Essentials Institute for Applied Ethics
1996 - 1998
Foreign Associate, Goldfarb, Levy, Eran & Co.
Associations
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Member
National Association of Consumer Advocates
Member
Education
1992
Southwestern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Colorado College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2006
Career Planning and Adult Development Network Annual Conferenece
Career Spirituality
2002
Medical Ethics Series
Confidentiality
2002
Medical Ethics Series
Praying for Death & Passive Euthanasia
2002
Medical Ethics Series
The Doctor’s Obligation to Heal & Medical Futility
2002
Aish HaTorah Second Annual Continuing Education Event
Keeping Client Secrets: When Confidentiality Conflicts with Morality
2002
Aish HaTorah Legal & Medical Ethics Series
Confidentiality
2002
Aish HaTorah Legal & Medical Ethics Series
Siamese Twins
2002
Aish HaTorah Legal & Medical Ethics Series
Stem Cell Research
2002
Aish HaTorah Legal & Medical Ethics Series
Cloning
2002
Aish HaTorah Legal & Medical Ethics Series
Medical Experimentation: Human Subjects & Use of Obtained Knowledge
2002
Aish HaTorah Legal & Medical Ethics Series
Abortion
2002
Aish HaTorah Legal & Medical Ethics Series
Artificial Insemination/IVF/Surrogate Parenthood
2002
Aish HaTorah Legal & Medical Ethics Series
The Right to Death with Dignity: Suicide, Euthanasia (Passive and Active), Assisted Suicide, Living Wills, and the Patient who is Brain Dead but Pregnant
2002
Aish HaTorah Legal & Medical Ethics Series
Organ Transplantation: Issues in Harvesting Organs & Organ Sales
2002
Aish HaTorah Legal & Medical Ethics Series
Defining Death
Publications
2012
Local Jewish News
Annoying Phone Calls
2012
Getoutdebt.org
How to Best Deal with Aggressive Debt Collectors
2003
The Plain Dealer
Building a Network of Prefessional Relationships
2001
The Essentials Institute for Applied Ethics
The Ethics Essential: A Course on Ethical Decision Making
1992
Southwestern University Law Review
Where Have All the Children Gone? Due Process and Judicial Criteria for Removing Children from their Parents' Homes in California
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Michael earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can Aaron’s press charges on my for unpaid furniture ?
18 Feb 2019
Q&A
Bank charge off of $200. Collection agency say's I owe any least $680. 22% interest. They will sue and would be charged 2800.
03 Feb 2013
Q&A
My husband got a call from ACE Cash Express tonight telling him he owed a debt of $500.00.
08 Jan 2013