9 Best Foreclosure Defense Attorneys in Michigan
Foreclosure defense attorneys in Michigan help homeowners stop or delay foreclosure proceedings, negotiate loan modifications with lenders, and explore bankruptcy options that can immediately halt foreclosure through the automatic stay. If you have received a foreclosure notice, time is critical. Browse 9+ foreclosure defense attorneys in Michigan to find immediate help.
Showing 9 of 9 Foreclosure Defense attorneys in Michigan
John Mark Wilk
Law Office of John Mark Wilk
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 20 years of experience.
Leo J. Foley
Law Office of Leo J. Foley
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 44 years of experience. Bar admissions: Michigan (1981).
Lori Tollefson Williams
Law Office of Lori Tollefson Williams
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.3/10 (Excellent). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: Michigan (1989). Awards: AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated - 2019, Ambassador of the Year - 2011, Mentor of the Year - 2005.
Karen E. Evangelista
Law Office of Karen E. Evangelista
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.2/10 (Superb). 42 years of experience. Bar admissions: Michigan (1984). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Stacy M. Davis
Law Office of Stacy M. Davis
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.0/10 (Excellent). 22 years of experience. Bar admissions: Michigan (2003). Awards: Cum Laude - 2002.
Kimberly A. Kramer
Law Office of Kimberly A. Kramer
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.9/10 (Good). 27 years of experience. Bar admissions: Michigan (1999). Awards: Best of the Best - Attorney - 2010, Client's Choice - 2021, Platinum Client Champion.
Robert W. Bishop
Law Office of Robert W. Bishop
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.9/10 (Good). 22 years of experience. Bar admissions: Michigan (2003). Awards: Client's Choice - 2020,2019,2018,2016,2015.
Ryan French Beach
Law Office of Ryan French Beach
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Michigan (2007). Awards: Certification in Consumer Bankruptcy Law - 2018, Graduated Cum Laude - 2007, Graduated with High Honors - 2002.
Walter A. Metzen
Law Office of Walter A. Metzen
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.8/10 (Superb). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: Michigan (1994). Awards: Michigan 2018 Super Lawyer Bankruptcy: Consumer - 2018, Super Lawyer Consumer Bankruptcy - 2017, Michigan 2016 Super Lawyer Bankruptcy: Consumer - 2016.
About Foreclosure Defense in Michigan
Foreclosure defense in Michigan involves protecting homeowners from losing their property when a mortgage lender initiates foreclosure proceedings. Michigan follows a non-judicial (or hybrid) foreclosure process, which directly impacts the timeline and legal strategies available to homeowners facing default.
A foreclosure defense attorney in Michigan can challenge the lender's standing to foreclose, identify violations of RESPA, TILA, and state-specific mortgage servicing statutes, negotiate loan modifications and forbearance agreements, and when necessary, file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy to trigger the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362 — immediately halting all foreclosure activity and providing time to cure arrears over 3–5 years.
Key defenses available in Michigan may include challenging the chain of title (whether the foreclosing party actually holds the promissory note), identifying dual tracking violations (pursuing foreclosure while a loss mitigation application is pending), raising statute of limitations defenses, and asserting violations of Michigan's specific pre-foreclosure notice requirements. Early intervention is critical — homeowners who engage counsel within the first 30 days of receiving a default notice have significantly more options available.
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