Michael Lawrence Fine

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Michael Lawrence Fine

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 33 years

Debt collection Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Debt Settlement, Credit Repair ... +3 more

767 E 185th St, Cleveland, OH

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About Michael

Biography

Represent consumers harassed by debt collectors and in other consumer matters.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Debt Collection 50%

I defend consumers against debt collectors!!

50%
Credit Repair 15%

I defend consumers in claims brought against them by debt collectors, and I sue debt collections for violations of consumer rights under the FDCPA.

15%
Debt Settlement 15%

I defend consumers in claims brought against them by debt collectors, and I sue debt collections for violations of consumer rights under the FDCPA.

15%
Consumer Protection 10%

10%
Lawsuits and Disputes 5%

I defend consumers in claims brought against them by debt collectors, and I sue debt collections for violations of consumer rights under the FDCPA.

5%
Litigation 5%

I defend consumers in claims brought against them by debt collectors, and I sue debt collections for violations of consumer rights under the FDCPA.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-275 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2013
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 22 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Michael L. Fine

767 E 185th St, Cleveland, OH, 44119

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Michael Lawrence Fine's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sandra | April 02, 2015 | Debt Collection

Debt Collection Abuse Client

Mr. Fine really believes in the concept of justice for the maligned. A debt collection agency knew they were breaking the law when they served me but still tried to collect on a deceptively high amount. They would not back down but neither did Mr. Fine. He filed suit in federal court and got me the... maximum allowed.

Posted by John | September 24, 2013 | Debt Collection

Unbelievable service and professionalism

Where other attorneys wouldn't even listen Michael not only listened but had the debt collector settle with me in my case (yes pay me) and drop their suit and erase the debt from my credit report due to all of their mistakes and lack of legitimate back up. If you are being taken to court on a debt wh...ether you think you owe or not call him immeadiately!!!!!

Posted by Kyle Skinner | July 11, 2013 | Debt Collection

One of the best!!

I hired this attorney for a problem that i was having with a debt collector. he handled my case without question and got right to work. he kept in contact with me at all times and was very helpful. thanks to him i got judgement or should i say a settlement. he is simply one of the best around and tha...nks to him i have part of my life back and i deeply thank you Mr. Fine for taking my case and showing care when other attorneys would not. Thank you.

Posted by Elizabeth | November 30, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Credit card lawsuit

Mr. Fine dealt with my situation with sensitivity and professionalism. His fee was reasonable and understandable(unlike a higher rated lawyer I considered). His previous experience with debt cases led to a fast and excellent resolution in my case. He handled my case promptly himself(again unlike a hi...gher rated lawyer) from start to finish. Confidence and value were my experience with Mr Fine's legal skills.

Posted by David | October 23, 2012 | Contracts & Agreements

Great lawyer! Got me a judgement in my favor! I wouldn't want him coming after me!

Michael Fine has been a great help in litigating a contract violation. He got me a judgement for twice the value! Highly recommended; A++++++++++++++

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Michael Lawrence Fine's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lori Griffin

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Greer Hopkins

Litigation lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Ronald Frederick

Credit repair lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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."

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Ronald Frederick

Class action lawyer

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Robert Willis

Debt collection lawyer

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Kathryn Tokarska

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Amy Wells

Debt collection lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

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

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

Top Contributor

Michael earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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