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Steven B. Ruza

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 37 years

Real estate Lawyer at Sylvan Lake, MI
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Copyright Infringement ... +3 more

1877 Orchard Lake Rd Ste 104, Sylvan Lake, MI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 37 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1988

License Revoked

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

Law Offices of Steven Ruza

1877 Orchard Lake Rd Ste 104, Sylvan Lake, MI, 48320-1772

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Steven B. Ruza's Reviews

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47 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Jean | November 06, 2014

GREAT!

Steve was really great! My mom and I got a letter in the mail saying our house was going to be sold at auction and that he could help. We called the number immediately and set up a meeting. He had a lot of information on what he could do for us and he was very reassuring. We started the process that ...day. When we called and couldn't reach him, he would return calls within the hour and he was always quick to let us know how things were going. Within two months he got our loan modification approved. I would recommend Steve and his team period!!

Posted by dan | August 22, 2014

Stand up guy

I am writing this letter in regard to Steven Ruza of the Home Legal Group, when my wife and I were in desperate need of legal help to save our home from foreclosure we met with Mr. Ruza, he immediately put our minds at ease and insured us that he would do all he could to help us out. We left there th...at day which was a Sunday afternoon, feeling better, but still a bit scared. Whenever we would receive anything in the mail, phone calls, or when people would come right to our door all we had to do is call Mr. Ruza and he would take care of it. His assistant Jen Talas is another amazing part of his team she would email back very quickly or call. Steven Ruza helped us save our home and we will forever be thankful for him and his team’s constant hard work. Sincerely,

Posted by Gary | July 29, 2014

STEVE RUZA-- A DON QUIXOTE, TILTING AGAINST THE BIG-BANK WINDMILLS

Steve had a daunting task: obtaining a loan modification from the notorious BANK OF AMERICA. When he warned me how crazy the big banks were, how duplicitous they were, and how they would make us jump through innumerable hoops, I really didn't believe him. Turns out, he underestimated how bad they ...would be. But he stuck with me, submitting and re-submitting my financials, until he came up with an unbelievably good modification: my payments were reduced from $6500 to $2500 per month, with my interest reduced from 6.5% to 2% ! He always returned my calls promptly, and was very good at keeping me informed-- when I called him personally, on his cel phone.

Posted by Steven US veteran | June 08, 2014

WE were abused by our bank, and Mr. Ruza basically saved our way of life.

We were facing foreclosure on our home and Steve some how through his experience saved our situation from going very bad. Our loan through Chase bank was miss handled when we were supposed to have a lower interest rate, and loan amount due. Mr. Ruza saved it for us. We cannot thank him enough. I ha...d been separated from a government position to be closer to home when all this took place. I had to take a job that paid less money in order to be closer to my family, and finish my degree. Chase said they would help me with this transition. They were just waiting to seize the opportunity to take over my real estate. The bank promised us they would help and they wouldn't foreclose but they sent me to their attorney and set a day to sell my house at the court house. I called quite a few attorneys when I talked to Steve,. He is very veteran friendly and very understanding of many situations. Steve is a lawyer that does not quit at 3:00 pm to pick up the clubs and head for the golf course. He burns the midnight oil, and gets things done. After speaking with him we knew he was the right attorney. My family is so happy that we hired him. I told him that my mother was having a problem with her refinancing, and later that day he drove 120 plus miles to her house to help her. Thank you again Mr Steven Ruza . You and your staff you saved our home. My family will remember your actions for a long time.

Posted by Isaiah | March 04, 2014

Great Lawyer

Steve Ruza is Forclosure Rescue 911.He rescued me from foclosure of 4 of my houses.He gave me advice on how to redeem these without stress.Other Lawyers took advantage of my desperate situation,but he walked me through all the steps.Whenever i called he gave proffessional and helpful lagal tips.Thank...s Steve Ruza.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Automatic Interim Suspension issued in MI, 2017

updated on 03/29/2018

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Disbarment issued in MI, 2016

updated on 02/22/2017

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the State Bar of Michigan to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Automatic Interim Suspension issued in MI, 2015

updated on 10/13/2015

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Probation issued in MI, 1994

updated on 06/21/2012

Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2014

Clients Choice 2014 Real Estate, AVVO

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Steven Ruza

2000 - 2007

Attorney, First Metropolitan

1988 - 2000

Attorney, Law Offices of Steven Ruza, Esquire

Associations

1988 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Education

1988

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1987

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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