Services

The Law Office of Michael Smith is dedicated to providing our clients with quality legal representation. Our goal is to ensure that clients receive personal attention to their cases, and that our legal guidance is knowledgeable, skilled, and ethical. We offer legal services in several areas:

  • Small business and commercial issues
  • Guardianship
  • Social Security Disability
  • Litigation
  • Consumer advocacy and protection
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Probate
  • Disability rights (ADA)

Our firm is committed to providing protection for the consumer. We will protect the rights of our clients and assist them in obtaining full, fair, and just compensation. Some of the more specific problem areas in which we can provide legal assistance to the consumer are as follows:

  • Automobile deficiencies and fraud
  • Banking issues
  • Simple Wills, Health Care Authorizations and Powers of Attorney
  • Credit card issues
  • Debt collection problems
  • Warranties
  • Insurance disputes
  • Landlord-tenant disputes
  • Foreclosure
  • Unfair predatory lending
  • Privacy invasion
  • Mortgage/real estate disputes
  • Deceptive sales practices or fraud
  • Payday lender violations
  • Other consumer problems areas

We also represent small business clients in a number of areas. These include:

  • EEOC and employment issues
  • Partnership Issues
  • Business planning and formation
  • Commercial litigation
  • Banking and Creditor Rights issues

If you are dealing with unscrupulous businesses, or unfair debt harassment, our office can defend your rights as a consumer. Consumers are entitled to the benefits afforded by special consumer protection statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). Our firm will help you navigate the legal avenues in order to receive the protection to which you are entitled. Our office will aggressively fight unfair collection practices, harassment, and the deceptive tactics of companies that have taken advantage of your trust, and ignored your rights as a consumer.

Whether you are dealing with financial issues, or are a victim of unfair or predatory business practices, you deserve a strong and informed advocate in your corner. Our office will help you understand your rights, and shoulder the burden of dealing with legal issues that arise from financial conflicts. As our client, you will receive the personalized representation that we feel you deserve, and that will maximize the results of your individual case.