Atty. Robert Benjamin Weiss
Robert Benjamin Weiss is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and reorganization, troubled supplier and supply chain management, commercial and bankruptcy litigation and 7 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Yeshiva University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Bankruptcy And Reorganization & More Attorney · Serving Detroit, MI · 51+ Years Experience
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About Robert Benjamin Weiss at a Glance
Robert Benjamin Weiss is a Partner, Commercial Law, Bankruptcy and Reorganization Department Chair based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, creditor rights, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1975), Michigan (1977), and Illinois (2014). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1975) and Yeshiva University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Benjamin Weiss
- Robert Benjamin Weiss is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and reorganization, troubled supplier and supply chain management, commercial and bankruptcy litigation and 7 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Yeshiva University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Robert practices at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP in Detroit, MI
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Benjamin Weiss's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Benjamin Weiss handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Detroit.
Business & Corporate Law in Detroit
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Detroit
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Robert Benjamin Weiss is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Michigan →
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Detroit
Robert Benjamin Weiss is one of 5,795 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Michigan →
Creditor Rights & Collections in Detroit
Robert Benjamin Weiss is one of 42,582 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Michigan →
Landlord & Tenant in Detroit
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Robert Benjamin Weiss is one of 22,207 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Detroit
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 Detroit 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.
Detroit Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Detroit-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 Detroit Choose Robert Benjamin Weiss
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 Robert Benjamin Weiss's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, creditor rights, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Benjamin Weiss brings 51+ 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 Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois, Robert Benjamin Weiss can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and chapter 11, Robert Benjamin Weiss can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Detroit
A Detroit-based practice means Robert Benjamin Weiss 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 Robert Benjamin Weiss Handles in Detroit
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Robert Benjamin Weiss has experience with under Michigan law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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