Southfield, MI
Chapter 13 bankruptcy Lawyer at Southfield, MI
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +3 more
OUTCOME: Reduction in damages - favorable
Client had filed chapter 7 Bankruptcy with debt owed to State of Michigan for overpayment of benefits. That under state law draconian damages are claimed quadrupling the amount due. Defended and cut ... damages in half with low monthly payments to repay.
OUTCOME: Verdict for Plaintiff Counter-Defendant (Client)
During 1998, an individual purchased delinquent property taxes and sought to foreclose. Buyer first brought action in the 36th District Court for Wayne County. This office motioned the Court to dismi ... ss for lack of jurisdiction because Michigan Law does not permit challenge to title of realty in other than Circuit Courts of this State. Buyer proceed to bring action in the Circuit Court for Wayne County. At trial it was found that strict compliance with the statute permitting tax foreclosure had not been followed and for this reason, verdict was awarded client. That had there been no defect in proceedings, client would have lost her home for a mere $1,600.00. This office defended by examining witness pointing out to court that the law did not allow one to foreclose on insufficient notice.
OUTCOME: Judgment entered awaiting appointment of receiver
Defendant hired Plaintiff under auspices of Metro Building and Construction, LLC during September of 2008 to complete extensive brick work in support of defendant's building project. As defendant held ... himself out as general contractor, he became personally liable under Michigan's Building Trust Fund Act for payment of labor and materials used in support of project. That while Plaintiff took action prior to retaining, he obtained judgment only against defunct corporation. This office secured a judgment against general contractor personally and is in the process of requesting supplemental proceedings in order to appoint receiver to liquidate holdings in satisfaction of judgment
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