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Thomas. R. Morris
Silverman & Morris, 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
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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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- 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, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- 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
183 Questions Answered
- Q. Is a hand written receipt legally binding on the sale of a house
- A: It may be enforceable as a contract for sale. It in not effective to transfer title unless it meets the requirements for a deed. It may be enough to defend against an eviction in court. I don't know how to answer the question whether it is "enough to stop her from kicking (you) out." It depends upon what you mean by "stop" and "kicking you out". You should consult with an attorney.
- Q. I cancelled my purchase agreement...Seller will not sign release
- A: The answer depends upon whether your realtor is correct is his or her assessment of the issue whether you were within your rights when you claimed to cancel the agreement. You have not provided enough information to permit an assessment of that issue.
- Q. Mom decided to add my name to the deed found out she added my sons name on it so now i need to no which deed is real
- A: By real, you must mean effective. Find out which deed was recorded with the register of deeds. That will provide a partial answer, but we need more information in order to determine the state of title to the property.
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