For years I've made every attempt to sharpen my skills as a debt collector. By sharing ideas and concepts in my seminars, classroom and through books I've read and written, I've learned a ton, made many contacts and have obtained tremendous feedback, which I incorporate into my day-to-day credit and collection practice.
Some people say lawyers "practice" law but they never really get good at it! There's truth in that because a lawyer who thinks he or she knows everything, will not learn more, and will wither on the vine. Fortunately for our clients, our lawyers continue to grow, learn and use the latest and greatest in technology, techniques and court rules to gain the best foothold we can.
If my Legal Guides and Answers to Questions are of any assistance, gee, that's great. I would certainly enjoy hearing from you as to any credit and especially collection problem you are encountering from companys or people who owe you or your company money! Whether you are in Michigan, some other state, or even another country, we have contacts and a world wide network of collection experts. Although I have retired,our firm continues to do professional collection work 248-645-2440 [email protected]
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33233 Woodward Ave
Birmingham, MI, 48009
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1975 | 04/21/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
| AV® Preeminent | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adjunct Professor | Walsh College | 1991 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| International Association of Commercial Collectors | Chair, Education Committee. Past Board Mbr | 1990 - Present |
| Commercial Law League of America | N/A | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) | Handling the Collection Case in Michigan: a Creditor's Guide (700 pages) | 2012 |
| Muller, Muller, Richmond, Harms & Myers | Law Notes, Spring 2011 | 2011 |
| Carswell Legal Publications | International Commercial Collections (co-author, 338 pages) | 2010 |
| Institute of Continuing Education (Michigan) | Michigan Basic Practice Handbook (Debt Collection Chapter, contributing author, 2 volumes) | 2010 |
| Institute of Continuing Education (Michigan) | Attorney Fee Agreements in Michigan (304 pages, contributing author) | 2010 |
| John A. Wiley and Sons | Credit and Collections Kit for Dummies (366 pages, and CD with forms) | 2009 |
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| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit College of Law | Juris Doctor | 1975 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Creditors Rights 2013 | Collections | 2013 |
| Creditor's Rights 2012 | Moderator and Speaker, collection topics | 2012 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Automobile Auction Case | Judgment for plaintiff, and ruling on fraud |
Victoria Targosz, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Feb 7, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. I have the absolute utmost respect for Steve. He is one of the most competent and yet kindest lawyers I have ever met. He has been a true mentor to me over the years. His knowledge of the law and his ability to analyze issues are beyond superior. One a greatest gem to be in our profession!
Brian Garmo, Debt collection Attorney on Apr 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steve Harms is a superb lawyer and one of the preeminent debt collection attorneys in the State of Michigan. He is a respected authority and he has been kind enough to answer many of my questions in the past. I highly recommend Mr. Harms's services.
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