Michael Hart Shaut

Michael Hart Shaut

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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.

49 years | 500 cases

25%
Business 25%

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

46 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.

49 years | 301 cases

20%
Energy and Utilities 15%

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

18 years | 120 cases

15%
Real Estate 10%

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

46 years

10%
Mergers and Acquisitions 5%

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

40 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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Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2025 | Business

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 .

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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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