Atty. Steven A. Harms
Steven A. Harms is a partner in Muller, Muller, Richmond, Harms & Myers, with offices in Birmingham, Grand Rapids and Traverse City, Michigan.
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Steven A. Harms is a Partner based in Birmingham, Michigan, practicing at Muller, Muller, Richmond, Harms & Myers. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1975). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1975) and Hope College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Birmingham, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven A. Harms is a partner in Muller, Muller, Richmond, Harms & Myers, with offices in Birmingham, Grand Rapids and Traverse City, Michigan
- Steve is a frequent lecturer and an author in addition to being a full time collection attorney
- He also teaches in the MBA program at Walsh College, Troy, Michigan, live and online (winning an outstanding instructor award for online)
- Publications include many articles and seminar materials plus chapters of books including Michigan Basic Practice Handbook and Michigan Business Formbook
- He co-authored International Commercial Secured Transactions with David Franklin, published 2010 by Thomson Reuters Publishing, a look at secured transactions around the world, with each country's requirements included
- He is also sole author of the following books: Handling the Collection Case in Michigan, ICLE, revised, 4th Edition 2009, a 700 page comprehensive book covering all aspects of creditor's rights, all rules, cases and statutes cited
- Credit and Collections Kit for Dummies (Dummies Series), Wiley Publishing, 2009
- A 360 page collector's or credit manager's guide to all aspects of extending credit and collecting past due obligations, with how-to check lists and hundreds (yes, hundreds) of forms!
- He is also listed in "Who's Who in American Law" (since 1985) and Michigan Super Lawyers in Creditor's Rights (since 2008) by the publishers of "Law and Politics
- Selected To Michigan Super Lawyers 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers 2009 Michigan Super Lawyers 2008 Michigan Super Lawyers 2007 Certifications and Credentials American Board of Certification
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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 Birmingham 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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