What's Been Keeping Me Busy

I've been kept very busy over the past month, so I apologize for the lack of new blog posts or additional consumer information.

What's been keeping me busy?  A year ago I was appointed to a criminal public defense case, which went to trial in March.  Although I normally focus only a consumer cases and bankruptcy, this case was an exception.  It was a two week ordeal, ending in a mistrial which you can read about here.

Additionally, I've been busy helping my friend Ken Borton defend charges from the Michigan DNR(E) that his bird feeders violate Michigan's deer and elk feeding ban.  Ken runs the popular website www.snowmancam.com.  I've been working with Ken for over a year to deal with this issue and, although it's another criminal case I wouldn't normally take, I felt this issue was important enough to justify the exception.  Yesterday we received a favorable ruling dismissing the charges, which you can read about at the following links: here, and video here.

In addition to all that, March was a busy month getting bankruptcies filed and assisting clients with consumer issues.  April will be just as busy, doling out advice, filing bankruptcies, and attending ICLE's bankruptcy conference in Plymouth.  I'm also looking forward to the ABI Central States Workshop in Traverse City in June.  

Fortunately, I like being busy.  Technology allows me to continue servicing clients even when I'm travelling or otherwise outside my office.  I don't divert calls to a secretary, so people can reach me directly and I can access voice messages promptly (being in court is the rare exception).  I offer consultations after-hours and by phone to facilitate work and family schedules.  I make extensive use of email and the Internet to prepare cases.  And I offer flat fees, so all of this comes as part of the package.

If you're facing a consumer issue or mounting debt,  I'm never too busy to do my best for you: send me an email or pick up the phone.