Atty. Michael James Woods

Atty. Michael James Woods

Michael James Woods is a lawyer practicing real property law, consumer law, foreclosure. Michael received a B.S. degree from Central Michigan University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Rochester Rochester 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Woods at a glance

Michael James Woods is an Associate based in Rochester, Michigan, practicing at Potestivo & Associates, P.C.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on real estate, foreclosure, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of (2005). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 2005) and Central Michigan University (B.S., 2002). Active member of Macomb County Bar Association State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Rochester, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael James Woods is a lawyer practicing real property law, consumer law, foreclosure
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Central Michigan University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Michael practices at Potestivo & Associates, P.C. in Rochester, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Woods's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James Woods handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Foreclosure Defense

Michael James Woods is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Michigan →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Michael James Woods is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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 Rochester 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael James Woods

Where is Michael James Woods's law office located?
Michael James Woods's law practice is located in Rochester, Michigan. The firm is Potestivo & Associates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Woods handle?
Michael James Woods focuses on real estate, foreclosure, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Michael James Woods practiced law?
Michael James Woods has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Michael James Woods go to law school?
Michael James Woods earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact Michael James Woods for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 2005
B.S.
Central Michigan University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 2005

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