PAIGE R. HARLEY
 

Paige R. Harley has been practicing law since 2008.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University where she graduated with honors from James Madison College and a Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law.  She has substantial experience in bankruptcy litigation and currently practices in the area property taxation.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hoffert & Associates, P.C.  April 2010 - Present
Associate Attorney

  • Advocate on behalf of clients in property tax appeals.

  • Negotiate settlements, draft motions and other legal documents in the area of property tax appeals, prepare petitions, and conduct research for Ad Valorem tax matters. 

Boren & Carey,  April 2009 - April 2010
Dearborn, Michigan
Associate Attorney

  • Represented Consumer Clients in Bankruptcies under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 in the Eastern District of Michigan. 

  • Represented clients at meetings of creditors and depositions; advocated on behalf of clients at confirmation hearings, as well as pre and post-confirmation motions.

  • Negotiated settlements; interviewed and counseled clients, prepared petitions, drafted motions, and researched state and federal law pertaining to bankruptcy, fraudulent transfers, and property rights.

SPN Nashville, Inc.,  May 2008 - April 2009
Nashville, Tennessee
Consultant
  • Researched and drafted Business Prospectus for entertainment venue; researched small business, tax, noise, zoning ordinances, liquor licensing, beer licensing laws and administrative regulations;
  • Assembled policy guide for prospective business; drafted Venue Rental Contracts, reviewed Artist Contracts and Venue Partnership Agreements
Hon. Richard D. Ball, 54B District Court, May 2005 - May 2008
East Lansing, Michigan
  • Researched precedents and case law using automated research systems such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
  • Analyzed substantive case law and reviewed complex legal documents, summarizing the material orally and by use of legal memorandums to help generate and prepare judgments and opinions.
  • Served as a liaison to the public; conveyed information and explained court procedures and policies to defendants, attorneys, and visitors. 
  • Ensured courtroom efficiency; coordinated appearances of defendants, attorneys, police officers, jury members and court staff to maintain the organization of the courtroom.
O’Reilly Rancilio, January 2007- August 2007
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Law Clerk/ Summer Associate  
  • Reviewed and analyzed legal documents, files, case law, statutes and administrative decisions; compiled this information in a legal memorandum summarizing key issues for use by other attorneys.
  • Researched case law, statutes, and administrative decisions primarily using Westlaw and other various online databases.
  • Drafted city ordinances, interrogatories, document production requests, summary judgment, discovery and other motions as well as briefs for complex commercial transactions, bankruptcy, banking law, municipal law, and real property law.

Education

Michigan State University College of Law Michigan
Juris Doctorate - May 2008 
East Lansing, Michigan               

  • Jurisprudence Award, Mediation Advocacy

  • Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute, Journal of Trial Practice and Advocacy     

  • Michigan State University College of Law Mediation Advocacy Team,  Spring Competition

Michigan State University, James Madison College
Bachelor of Arts Social Relations, Emphasis in Economics - May 2005
East Lansing, Michigan 

  • 5 Semester Dean List Member

  • National Club Water Polo Champion 2002                                                                                     

  • Study Abroad: Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK

 

 

Hoffert & Associates, P.C.
32255 Northwestern Hwy, Ste. 290
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

248-702-6100

 Fax 248-702-6101

paige@hoffertlaw.com