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Thomas. R. Morris
Morris & Morris Attorneys, P.L.L.C.
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Biography
B.A., International Relations, James Madison College, Michigan State University. J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1986. Practice concentrated in bankruptcy, commercial law, business law, workouts, real estate and complex situations.
Practice Areas
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Collections
- Foreclosure Defense
- International Law
- Human Rights, Imports & Exports
Fees
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Free Consultation
The depth and duration of the free consultation depends upon the nature and scope of the potential engagement. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Standard hourly rate is $350.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Michigan
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- 6th Circuit
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Languages
- French: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
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- Morris & Morris Attorneys, P.L.L.C.
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- Silverman & Morris, P.L.L.C.
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- shareholder
- Shefferly, Silverman & Morris
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- Schlussel, Lifton
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Education
- University of Michigan Law School
- J.D.
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- Michigan State University
- B.A. | international relations
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- James Madison College
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Awards
- listing 2008 to present
- Superlawyers
Professional Associations
- Creditor/Debtors Rights Committee, Business Law Section, State Bar of Michigan
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- American Bankruptcy Institute
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- Activities: Occasional lecturer.
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- State Bar of Michigan, Business Law Section, Creditor/Debtor Rights Committee
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- Business Law Section Council
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- The Michigan Exemption Initiative
- Michigan Business Law Journal
- The History and Futrure of Michigan Debtor Exemptions
- Michigan Business Law Journal
- Representing Small Business Debtors in Bankruptcy
- ICLE
- The Discharge of "Trustee" Debts: Defining the Term "Fiduciary Capacity" under Bankruptcy Code section 523(a)(4)
- Michigan Business Law Journal
- Judgment Liens Against Real Property: H.B. 4941 Proposes Major Changes
- Michigan Real Property Review
Speaking Engagements
- Individual Chapter 11 Reorganizations, ABI Central States conference, Traverse City, Michigan
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- moderator and speaker
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Website
Legal Answers
289 Questions Answered
- Q. Will I face legal trouble for not paying the last month's rent if I move out early in Michigan?
- A: The landlord can retain your security deposit, if any, and can sue you if you leave without paying all obligations that you owe pursuant to the lease. Whether the landlord will bother to sue, I cannot predict.
- Q. How to prioritize repayment of personal guarantees when dissolving LLC without legal issues?
- A: You need to ask whether there is advantage or virtue in not showing preferential treatment. If you don’t have enough to repay everyone in full, you might want to use your own best interest as the criteria for deciding who to pay. An attorney could help you to choose between different options to get the best outcome for yourself a others you care about.
- Q. Dealership driving my car got windshield damaged by rock. Whose insurance should make the claim?
- A: The dealer was a bailee required to to use ordinary care. Unless the dealer was negligent, and it does not sound like there is negligence by the dealer, the loss is yours and you should contact your insurance company.
This information is provided for discussion and does not constitute legal advice.
Annotations
- Miller v. Wylie
- US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
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