Michael Hart Shaut

Michael Hart Shaut

1.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 47 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Shaker Heights, OH
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Business, Contracts & Agreements ... +3 more

20600 Chagrin Blvd Ste 1100, Shaker Heights, OH

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

Former banking attorney managing bankruptcy and debt restructuring. Handled court aspects of bankruptcies as well as debt restructurings. Launched three finance companies.

48 years | 500 cases

25%
Business 25%

Formed and advised numerous companies on general business and risk management issues.

45 years | 100 cases

25%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

Have negotiated, drafted, and reviewed contracts and agreements covering all types of transactions in business, trusts, real estate, partnerships, and funds.

48 years | 301 cases

20%
Energy and Utilities 15%

Launched a solar renewable energy company and performed all the legal, finance, and project work.

17 years | 120 cases

15%
Real Estate 10%

Have bought, sold, financed, leased, and managed property in multiple jurisidictions.

45 years

10%
Mergers and Acquisitions 5%

Negotiated and drafted deals to buy and sell dozens of businesses.

39 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 45 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 47 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1978

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Downing Partners Lp

20600 Chagrin Blvd Ste 1100, Shaker Heights, OH, 44122-5354

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Michael Hart Shaut's Reviews

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1.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Unreliable

Tried contacting this attorney in regards to a business matter . However , after calling him for 2 weeks he never returned my phone calls . I wish I could give him a better rating but he’s not reliable .

Posted by Selena | August 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lousy

Bert Rose betrayed me and worked with the opposition. Seem like this firm is not worth the headache

Posted by Mohamed | September 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Betrayed me , Worked with my opponent against me in Marriage Dissolution Case

I first consulted with Mr Shaut then I hired him in Marriage dissolution case . He first acted as a great guy , talking nice with smooth promises. Once Hired , The whole game changed . He ignored my calls in the most important times . While making the marriage dissolution agreement , he just left h...is Assistant to do the work , and they lost my file information sending me wrong documents and asking for signatures!!!. And whatis even more suspicious comes next!!. when my wife asked me to talk to my lawyer to feel comfortable , I have explain to Mr Shaut that she is up to something suspicious and asked him to be carefull and update me with anything suspisious from her end . Then he ending up talking my Opponent (Wife and her attorney) not only one time as I asked but many times , and he gave them information and agreen light that make it easy and simple for my wife to withdraw almost all the money in our joint bank account instead of making sure that doesnot happen . Even more , he dealt with my wife and her attorney and change the supposed deal in the dissolution agreement for her interest ??!!.Instead of sending me the documents to review first , he sent to my wife ( Even though I am the client and asked not to send her anything before My review first) Even though in my consultation I explained to him a lot that my wife will try to trick him and will try to abuse the agreement . He never advice me of what I should do property, how to protect my money and my rights .He never alert me of her and her attorney's calls to him . My wife with her attorney's and Mr Michael Shaut' s help was able to just take all the money she want before been commited to our agreement ( WHich he never put as I Exlained ) . SHe was able to call him and talk and discuss and get what she wants, and when I called to fix their mistkes ( or probably the deliberately plotting) And I am the client not her!!. He rejected my calls , messages nd even the Notes left to his assistance to quickly retireve the mistakes!! .And when I was trying to talk to him after I lost all my money even before divorce been filed , he finally answer my calls and yelled at me , and said "YOU CAN HIRE ANOTEHR ATTRONEY IF YOU WANT, IT IS NOT MY MISTAKE YOUR WIFE TOOK THE MONEY " . Not sure who was he representing ? Me or my opponent wife ??? He simply used my membership plan to get paid , but he worked effectively for my wife and her attorney . I don't recommend this lawyer at all costs .

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2005

Ernst and Young, Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year - Cleveland

Work Experience

1980 - 1992

Corporate Counsel, AmeriTrust Company, NA

Associations

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

1980 - 1990

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

Education

1977

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Colgate University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Lunch and Learn CLE

Financing Solar Energy Installations

Publications

1976

American Criminal Law Review The Mandamus of Prosecutorial Discretion

Languages

English

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