Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Michigan Debt Collection Attorneys Since 1961
For over 57 years, Muller Law Firm has been a trusted leader in debt collection law across Michigan and beyond. Our firm combines decades of experience with a client-centric approach, offering aggressive yet ethical representation for creditors seeking to recover unpaid debts. We specialize in commercial, consumer, international, and professional debt collections, along with judgment enforcement and counterclaim defense. With offices in Birmingham and Grand Rapids, our team of seasoned attorneys leverages advanced investigative tools and legal strategies to maximize recoveries.Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent and Super Lawyers, we prioritize transparency, integrity, and results-driven service. Our contingency fee model ensures clients pay nothing unless we succeed, reflecting our confidence in delivering measurable value to businesses and individuals nationwide.
Services
Commercial Debt Collection
Consumer Debt Collection
International Debt Recovery
Judgment Enforcement
Counterclaim Defense
Pre-Suit Collection
Asset Locating Services
Bankruptcy Claim Filing
Wage Garnishment
Foreign Judgment Domestication
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer 57+ years of specialized debt collection experience in Michigan and nationwide.
- Our attorneys are AV Preeminent-rated and recognized by Super Lawyers for legal excellence.
- We utilize advanced skip-tracing and asset-locating technologies for effective recoveries.
- No upfront fees pay only if we successfully collect your debt.
- We handle cases globally, including international debt and foreign judgment enforcement.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Professional and get results
Excellent work and updates
Trustworthy and effective
Go-to firm in Michigan
Quick action and thoroughness
Services
Commercial Debt Collection
We recover unpaid business debts through legal action and negotiation. Our team handles complex cases involving contracts, receivables, and post-judgment enforcement. Clients benefit from our contingency fee model and nationwide reach, ensuring maximum recovery with minimal upfront costs.
International Debt Recovery
Specializing in cross-border debt collection, we enforce foreign judgments and recover debts from international debtors. Our legal expertise covers compliance with global regulations, ensuring ethical and effective recovery for manufacturers, exporters, and multinational creditors.
Judgment Enforcement
We utilize garnishments, asset seizures, and court orders to enforce judgments. Our strategies include locating hidden assets and leveraging legal tools like replevin and creditor exams to ensure full payment of owed amounts.
Consumer Debt Collection
We recover unpaid personal debts while adhering to FDCPA regulations. Our approach balances assertiveness with compliance, handling cases involving medical bills, credit accounts, and contractual obligations through pre-suit demands or litigation.
Counterclaim Defense
We defend creditors against counterclaims during collection disputes. Our attorneys leverage decades of courtroom experience to protect your rights, ensuring aggressive yet legally sound representation in complex litigation scenarios.
People
John F Muller Jr.
Attorney
Practicing law for over 30 years, John specializes in commercial debt recovery and judgment enforcement. He combines strategic legal acumen with hands-on client collaboration to resolve complex creditor cases efficiently.
David L. Baatenburg
Attorney
With expertise in international debt collection, David represents global creditors in recovering delinquent accounts. His practice focuses on navigating cross-border legal frameworks to secure successful outcomes for multinational clients.
Barbara Ann Muller-Wilson
Attorney
Barbara has over 25 years of experience in consumer debt collection and bankruptcy claims. She is known for her meticulous case management and ability to resolve long-standing receivables through tailored legal strategies.
Michael S. Muller
Administrator
As lead administrator, Michael oversees case strategy and client communications. With 30+ years in collections, he ensures operational efficiency while maintaining direct client engagement throughout the recovery process.
Jennifer Leigh Muller
Collector
Jennifer specializes in pre-suit debt resolution, utilizing investigative techniques to locate debtors and negotiate settlements. Her proactive approach helps clients recover accounts receivable before litigation becomes necessary.
Questions
What types of debt collection cases do you handle?
We handle commercial, consumer, professional, international, and judgment enforcement cases across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and finance.
Do you work on contingency fees?
Yes, we offer contingency fee arrangements – no payment unless we successfully collect your debt.
Can you collect debts internationally?
Yes, we specialize in international debt recovery and foreign judgment enforcement across North America and globally.
What makes your firm different from other collection agencies?
We are licensed attorneys with 57+ years of legal expertise, combining aggressive tactics with ethical compliance under FDCPA and state laws.
How do you locate hidden assets?
We use advanced tools like bank locators, social media tracking, and court-ordered examinations to identify debtors' assets.
What if my debtor files for bankruptcy?
Our team navigates bankruptcy claims and exemptions to protect your creditor rights throughout the process.
