Detroit MI Lawyers

248-433-2000

Welcome

O’Connor, DeGrazia, Tamm and O’Connor, P.C. is a full service litigation firm which represents clients in many areas of law including personal injury, professional liability, insurance defense, general liability and business litigation. During these difficult economic times, we have been contacted by many people in need of a Michigan bankruptcy attorney (primarily including Detroit bankruptcies). We are able to provide legal assistance with consumer bankruptcy filings under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. O’Connor, DeGrazia, Tamm and O’Connor is a founding member of the National Bankruptcy Forum, a national website which provides access to information regarding rights of consumers in bankruptcy, as well as credit and foreclosure issues.

Our Detroit MI lawyers are experienced in handling professional, personal injury, insurance, general liability, and business litigation in the circuit courts and federal courts. We have served as corporate counsel for townships and have been involved with ordinance prosecutions including DUI , OUI and DWI. Our lawyers are now available to defend individuals in alcohol-related misdemeanor cases and license reinstatement proceedings, given our significant knowledge of these types of issues, as well as traffic related offenses. We recently settled a $2 million automobile accident law suit involving a claim of wrongful death in Oakland County Circuit Court. Many consumers seek protection from the bankruptcy laws as a direct result of the economic crisis which began in 2008 and which has resulted in high unemployment, declining home values and inability to obtain mortgage relief due to frozen credit markets. Although these problems are nationwide, Michigan has been especially hard hit. The smart consumer will seek a law firm which understands the macro economic conditions which gave rise to these financial problems and which has the experience to deal effectively and efficiently with the Federal Court System. O’Connor, DeGrazia, Tamm & O’Connor has a team of experienced and energetic Detroit MI lawyers who will take the time to explain your legal options. If you need the assistance of a Detroit personal injury attorney, Detroit bankruptcy attorney, Detroit DUI lawyer, or one who can deal with insurance, business, professional liability or medical malpractice, we are ready to evaluate and discuss your case. We have successfully litigated land use cases and general negligence matters as part of our municipal law practice for 20 years.

For more information and answers to frequently asked questions regarding bankruptcy and foreclosure, please click on “Bankruptcy FAQ’s” on this Homepage. Please call us at (248) 433-2000 to arrange for a free consultation to discuss your bankruptcy options. We will schedule a confidential meeting with one of our Detroit bankruptcy attorneys.

A Unique Approach

Our legal work over the years stands on its own and we are proud of our reputation in the community and our numerous legal awards and achievements. We have a quality lawyer to handle your bankruptcy, DUI, professional lawsuit, medical malpractice, business or insurance litigation. We will provide you support during the entire process of litigation from filing through appeal.

With 8 attorneys of varying experience levels, we are able to handle any of your litigation needs whether you require a business litigator, assistance with defending employment discrimination claims in either the public or private sector, counseling regarding foreclosure or bankruptcy, or help with a DUI. Our Detroit MI lawyers have handled hundred of cases involving a wide array of legal issues from southeast Michigan and throughout the state.

News & Events

.	3/9/2010 Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar to Focus on Chapter 13

.	3/4/2010 Bankruptcies Still On the Rise Heading Into 2010

.	3/2/2010 Cassim v Educational Credit & Chapter 13 Discharge

.	2/16/2010 In re: Wingerter and Proofs of Claim in Bankruptcy

.	2/4/2010 IRS v Carroll and Tax Returns in Chapter 13 Cases

.	2/2/2010 How Do You Get a Student Loan Harship Discharge?

ODT Legal Blog

.	2/25/2010 Limitations On Obtaining a Bankruptcy Discharge

.	2/23/2010 Reaffirmation Agreements: The Legal Impact

.	2/18/2010 The Order Granting Bankruptcy Discharge

.	2/11/2010 Chapter 13 Plans and Confirmation Hearings - Pt. 2

.	2/9/2010 The Chapter 13 Plan and Confirmation Hearing

.	1/28/2010 What is a Chapter 13 Hardship Discharge?

Your bankruptcy or foreclosure is as important to us as the most complex professional liability case. Your DUI or DWI case is as important as the largest injury lawsuit. Our firm takes pride in our personal approach to assisting you with your legal needs and is confident that we will be able to represent you effectively from filing through an appeal if necessary. Contact with the legal system is difficult and stressful, however, our experience and resources will guide you through the pitfalls to ultimate resolution of your case.

Detroit Bankruptcy Attorney

Why choose us to handle your Michigan Consumer Bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? Experience counts. Our Firm is composed of experienced Michigan bankruptcy attorneys who have appeared in various courts in Oakland County, the Detroit area, and throughout Southeastern Michigan. Our lawyers understand the economic conditions which have resulted in financial distress and growing unemployment for so many consumers. We will take the time to assist you in deciding if Michigan bankruptcy is the right option for you. If you want excellent representation choose us to be your Michigan bankruptcy lawyers.

Commercial / Insurance

Why choose us to defend your commercial, insurance or employment claim? Our attorneys have extensive experience in litigating matters affecting corporate and insurance clients. Our approach to litigating a case relies on thorough knowledge of the underlying law, and an understanding of our clients’ interests and goals. Our initial review and analysis is detailed and comprehensive, allowing our attorneys to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the claim and to develop an ongoing framework and strategy for the litigation. We are aggressive, we are effective and we are successful. Specializing in Detroit commercial real estate law.

Municipal

Why choose us to counsel you or to defend you? It is of primary importance to retain a law firm with the knowledge and experience to represent municipal clients. Our Firm has acquired that expertise through our representation of over 100 governmental entities over more than two decades. No matter how large or small the matter, we are prepared to assist our municipal clients in achieving a successful resolution, and have undoubtedly done so in the past.

Professional Liability

Why choose us to defend your professional liability claim? Our Firm has a long history of working directly with clients, and an understanding of the personal nature of a suit alleging medical or legal negligence against a professional. We are sensitive to the specific needs of each client. We are prepared to not only aggressively defend your lawsuit, but at the same time we will proactively pursue a successful resolution, whether through settlement or trial. Additionally, our attorneys have extensive experience in dealing, effectively and successfully, with licensing and credentialing issues and all types of alternative dispute resolution.