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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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5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | November 26, 2014

Best Stop Foreclosure Lawyer

Steve Ruza's law firm stopped the foreclosure proceedings on my home. He was able to get Nationstar Mortage Co. to renegotiate my terms and lower my interest rate from 5.5 to4.4. I would recommend his service to anyone who needs help dealing with the mortgage companies. I was fully informed about ...any changes and new information concerning my case. He is the best, along with Jen. They are a great team. Thomas Hartland, Mi

Posted by Primo | November 21, 2014

A note from grateful clients

My wife and I engaged the services of Atty. Ruza to help us in our application for a home loan modification. We found him to be very professional and personable. We recommend him to anyone who may have the same problem we had. You will not be disappointed!

Posted by Anna | November 17, 2014

A blessing in my life

Bank of America was trying to forclose on my property for a high interest equity loan payment. I never missed a payment. The loan was for 590000 but since the bubble burst. The property was only worth. One thousand seven hundred. I couldn't get the home refinanced. I panicked. After watching... several of my friends who lost their homes trying to work with the banksI searched the web and called Steven Ruzu in the middle of the night. He was warm and easy to talk to. He stopped the forclosure immediately. My home is still in mitigation. He ensured that the banks treat me like a human being. Since I met attorney Ruza he cleared up some issues on my bank account. I have also referred him to my family. What I learned about him is if he is unable to assist you he will direct you to someone who can. He is really a person who cares about his clients. It's a good feeling to have a lawyer who you can trust.

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 larry G | November 05, 2014

Golden Lawyer from N.Y.U.

Steven Ruza handled my foreclosure like a champion. He was able to stop the sale of my house and get a private fund to pay my back payments. He also got me a modification. I am forever thankful I called him. He is a scholar and a gentleman. Thank you so much....

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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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