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About Harry
From 1971 to 1987 I was a solo practioner practicing law in Michigan with an emphasis on real estate, contract disputes and commercial litigation. I argued two class action lawsuits before the Michigan Supreme Court and argued several times before the Federal Appeals Court.
In 1987 I founded Fidelity Title Company, a boutique title insurance agency which specialized in commercial transactions. I closed over Eight Billion Dollars in almost 20 years.
In 2006 I formed Fidelity Commercial Se
Practice areas
- Real estate: 50%
46 years, 10,000 cases
- Contracts and agreements: 25%
Real Estate and Business Contracts drafted and litigated.
46 years, 1,500 cases
- Commercial real estate: 13%
I am a commercial attorney specializing in real estate transactions having owned a title insurance agency for 22 years.
46 years, 5,700 cases
- Corporate and incorporation: 12%
26 years, 500 cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1971 | 08/03/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 19 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Distinguished FundRaiser | Multiple Sclerosis Foundation | 2014 |
| 40 Year Honoree | Oakland County Bar Association | 2011 |
| Elite 8 | Commercial Inc. Magazine | 2002 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | Land Title Insurance Services | 2006 - Present |
| President | Fidelity Title Company | 1987 - Present |
| President | Law Offices of Harry Steven Ellman | 1971 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Michigan | Lawyers Referral Service | 2016 - Present |
| Michigan Land Title Association | Member | 1987 - Present |
| State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Law Section | Member | 1975 - Present |
| Southfield Bar Association | President | 1982 - 1983 |
| B'nai Brith Barrister Bar Assocaiation | President | 1981 - 1983 |
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| Treasurer of Romulus et al v. Wayne County Drain Commisioner et al | Won in the Michigan Supreme Court | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bray et al versus State of Michigan Uninsured Motorists Fund et al | Reversed on appeal. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University Law School | Law | JD - Juris Doctor With Honors | 1971 |
| Michigan State University | Pre-Law | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1968 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CLE | Construction LIen Priorities | 2014 |
| CLE | Title Endorsements: Why Obtained and How Do They Contribute To The Real Estate Transaction | 2004 |
| National Business Institute | What It Is and What is Isn't | 1990 |
Reviews
(2) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(5)
Renee Cooper
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Harry is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced attorney who is easy to work with.
Jordan Bolton, Litigation Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
With his business background, Harry is uniquely qualified for real estate matters involving title and closing issues.
Cost
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- Hourly Rates $190-290/hour
- Free consultations 30 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Credit card
Contact
Law Offices of Harry Steven Ellman
28470 W. 13 Mile Road
Suite 325
Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
Office (248) 642-1115
Mobile (248) 821-9555
Fax (248) 642-0935
Website
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