About Stuart

Biography

Stuart Sandweiss is an experienced, aggressive trial lawyer. He focuses his practice on helping individuals through difficult and trying circumstances.

Through hard work and dedication Mr. Sandweiss has earned respect from clients, judges and even opposing counsel who, on several occasions, have later retained him to represent themselves or assist in other legal matters. His clients appreciate his continuing offer of a free initial consultation, his thorough and easy to understand explanation of the law, and his handling of their case with the utmost professionalism.

Mr. Sandweiss has vast experience in litigating civil, criminal and bankruptcy cases as well as dealing with various other legal matters.

As a criminal attorney Mr. Sandweiss successfully handled numerous criminal matters including charges of DUI/drunk driving (felony and misdemeanor), drugs (possession and delivery), assault, home invasion, etc. Mr. Sandweiss also successfully defended "white-collar" crimes including money laundering and tax evasion.

In the civil arena, Mr. Sandweiss has aided many individuals and businesses navigate the murky waters of bankruptcy and has helped numerous homeowners save their homes from foreclosure. He routinely litigates business disputes as well as consumer protection cases. He also has experience litigating insurance claims, landlord-tenant disputes, legal malpractice cases and other civil matters including class actions and tax court litigation. Mr. Sandweiss has also served as a Court-appointed Receiver to take possession of and protect real and personal property and other business assets and is available to serve in that capacity.

Mr. Sandweiss has had considerable success as a litigator, including a jury verdict for over $8 million that was subsequently affirmed on appeal.

In addition to his law practice, Mr. Sandweiss also serves as an officer and shareholder of Sandweiss & Sandweiss, P.C., a Southfield C.P.A. firm. His business experience both as a C.P.A. and as the owner/manager of a commercial maintenance company make him uniquely qualified to give practical advice on many business matters as well as understand the complexities and nuances that often accompany both bankruptcy and litigation.

A native of Southfield, Michigan, Mr. Sandweiss graduated from the University of Michigan in 1985. He did graduate work at Wayne State University and became licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in 1990. Later he attended the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor degree, Magna Cum Laude.

Mr. Sandweiss graduated second in his law school class and received awards for many subjects including Civil Procedure, Business Organizations, Negotiations and Advanced Legal Writing. He also earned top honors in Evidence, Tax Law and Internet Law.

Mr. Sandweiss was a Dean's Scholar, an associate editor of the University of Detroit-Mercy Law Review, a member of the editorial staff of the Michigan Business Law Journal (where he was published) and participated in Moot Court competitions.

He also served as a legal intern for Judge Patrick Duggan of the U.S. District Court and, prior to graduating law school, was inducted into the Frank Murphy Honor Society.

Mr. Sandweiss also participated in International Law programs, receiving a Certificate in International Studies from the Tulane/Cardozo International Institute in Jerusalem, Israel and a Certificate of Achievement from the Tulane-Albany Summer Program at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada where he studied Constitutional Law with the then Chief Justice of the United States, the Honorable William H. Rehnquist.

Mr. Sandweiss is currently a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the American Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. He is a past Chairperson of the Consumer Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and, for many years served as a council member for the SBAM Consumer Law and General Practice / Solo and Small Firm sections. In addition he serves on the SCAO Forms Committee – General and Misc. Work Group. In his spare time he teaches American Government and American History at a local parochial school and is an avid boater and photographer.

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 70%

We help you eliminate debt, raise your credit score and save money without losing your property.

21 years

70%

Foreclosure 10%

We help homeowners save their homes from both tax and mortgage foreclosures.

12 years

10%

Litigation 10%

We focus on litigation — the art of enforcing and/or defending legal rights – before, during and after a lawsuit - protecting individuals and businesses in courtrooms throughout the Metro Detroit area.

25 years

10%

Consumer Protection 5%

We help people who have been "ripped off" by unscrupulous businesses, individiuals and debt collectors.

25 years

Landlord or Tenant 5%

We help people who have good faith disputes concerning rental properties.

25 years

Fees and Rates

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 25 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2000

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Metro Detroit Bankruptcy Law Group

18481 West Ten Mile Rd., Suite 100, Southfield, MI, 48075

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Posted by Vicki | April 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Stuart Sandweiss- The greatest

I was going through a rough time and didn't realize that I could file for bankruptcy. Stuart walked me through the process and made it easy. He is also helping me with some things that I am going through with my future apartment complex. When I say that he will not leave you even after the bankrup...tcy. He is the greatest and kindness attorney that I know. I have referred friends to him. You won't be disappointed.