Atty. Michael E Baum
Michael E Baum is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial law, business law and 1 other area of law. Michael received a Ph.D. degree from Beth Yehuda Rabbinical College in 1976, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Bankruptcy Law & More Attorney · Serving Bloomfield Hills, MI · 48+ Years Experience
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About Michael E Baum at a Glance
Michael E Baum is a Senior Partner based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, practicing at Schafer and Weiner, PLLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1980), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1980), and U.S. Tax Court (1990). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1978) and Beth Yehuda Rabbinical College (Ph.D. Wayne, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serves clients in Bloomfield Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E Baum
- Michael E Baum is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial law, business law and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a Ph.D. degree from Beth Yehuda Rabbinical College in 1976, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Michael practices at Schafer and Weiner, PLLC in Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Michael E Baum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E Baum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bloomfield Hills.
Business & Corporate Law in Bloomfield Hills
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Bloomfield Hills
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Bloomfield Hills
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael E Baum is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bloomfield Hills
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bloomfield Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bloomfield Hills Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bloomfield Hills-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Bloomfield Hills Choose Michael E Baum
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael E Baum's practice in the field of business, real estate, and bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E Baum brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Michigan, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Michael E Baum can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and bankruptcy, Michael E Baum can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bloomfield Hills
A Bloomfield Hills-based practice means Michael E Baum attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael E Baum Handles in Bloomfield Hills
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