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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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Jack | April 22, 2015

Keeping my Home

I would recommend Steve to any one.When I called Steve I was 6 days from a sheriff sale.We agreed to meet on Sunday 4 days prior to the sale in Holland Mi.We talked and he showed me his credentials he explained to me that he could get my payments and interest reduced .He explained his fees and I kind... of balked but Steve worked out a payment arrangement.I was paying 10.75% interest,Steve told me that the bank was robbing me.I hired Steve on 3/8 and 23 days later not only did I get to keep my home but the bank agreed to release the lien on my home.Great job Steve,I'll recommend you to everyone in SW Mi.

Posted by Marie | April 10, 2015

DETERMINATION and PERSEVERANCE

I hired steve in August of 2014, after spending 10 months trying to do my own modification to no avail. My mortgage company, Flagstar, stopped taking payments from me in in October of 2013, I had just completed the step forward program for the hardest hit in Michigan, which was approved by Flagstar, ...in July of 2013. I believe something went wrong with my arreage's that were owed at the end of program. This action along with loss of income led me to try and modify, I had no idea how long and hard you could work at a single task and get no where. This is when I hired STEVE RUZA, his high energy and knowledge made me very hopeful that he could do the job and get our modification! That was in August 2014, this case may be one of his longest but he and his legal assistant JEN have been diligent and determined and have went above and beyond the services that I paid for. Thus, at this time my home is out of foreclosure and Sheriff sale procedures, and we are looking forward to having a modification and conclusion to this mess. In conclusion, If your on the fence about hiring an attorney, take my advice and hire STEVE RUZA and his legal team they will work hard for you and they won't give up, their DETERMINATION and PERSEVERANCE is second to none!

Posted by Angela & Andrew | December 09, 2014

Steven Ruza was able to get us through the tough times, Worry free!!!!

Steven was very personable, trustworthy and knowledgeable. After several attempts of a short sale through our real estate company, we had to turn our attention to an attorney to help us settle up with the bank. (BOA) Steven was spot on with what he said that he would be able to do for us. Instead of ...foreclosing on our home, Steven was able to strike a deal with the bank to accept our home in a Deed in-luie of. He kept us in the loop through the process and assured us his attentiveness. The entire process took less time than we imagined and thus allowed us to move on with our lives, worry free. I would highly recommend Stevens services in circumstances like ours. However, I'm confident saying that what ever other service he can provide, I'm sure his professionalism is just like that of ours.

Posted by Steve | December 08, 2014

A Long Battle

Steve was recommended to me by a friend in the real estate business. After starting the loan modification process my mortgage company dragged their feet for 18 months before finally granting me a modification. Through the whole process, Steve and his team stuck with it and finally were able to get me... the help in my mortgage I needed.

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.

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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

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