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“The Attorney's Attorney”

Stuart Sandweiss is passionate about the people he represents and the cases he accepts. For two decades, Mr. Sandweiss has zealously represented people in a wide variety of both federal and state court litigation cases — criminal, civil, tax, probate, and bankruptcy. While some attorneys specialize in a particular practice area, Stuart Sandweiss focuses on litigation — the art of enforcing and/or defending legal rights before, during, and after a lawsuit.

Over the years both judges and opposing attorneys have praised Mr. Sandweiss for his vigorous and unrelenting advocacy. Recently an opposing attorney complimented him and commented:

“He goes for the jugular and does not stop squeezing until there is no blood left.” — Opposing attorney

Track Record

Just six weeks after receiving his license to practice law, a seasoned attorney retained Mr. Sandweiss as trial counsel for a week-long jury trial. The attorney remarked, “I know you and I need you to win this case.” Mr. Sandweiss won that trial and the court awarded sizeable attorney fees against the losing party.

Years later, Mr. Sandweiss was brought into a four-week jury trial between two automotive suppliers as trial counsel. During the trial he spotted an issue and quickly found a way to knock out an over $1.2 million claim against his client. He then used his skills as a CPA to convince the jury to award his client over $8 million on a counter-claim. The verdict was affirmed by the Michigan Supreme Court.

Education

A second-generation Detroiter, Stuart Sandweiss received his Juris Doctor degree in December 1999, graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Detroit Mercy Law School. While at UDM, Mr. Sandweiss received top honors, including book awards in:

• Civil Procedure (the mechanics of litigation)
• Advanced Legal Writing (the skill necessary for successful advocacy)
• Negotiations (the skill necessary for successful resolution of cases)
• Business Organizations (a skill necessary for business litigation)

He was a two-time Dean's Scholar, was inducted into the Frank Murphy Honor Society, participated in Moot Court Competitions, was on the editorial staff of the Michigan Business Law Journal, and was an associate editor of the UDM Law Review.

In 1998 Mr. Sandweiss received a Certificate in International Studies for his summer studies abroad in Jerusalem, Israel. During the summer of 1999 he studied Constitutional Law with the then Chief Justice of the United States, Hon. William H. Rehnquist.

Real-World Experience

Before law school Mr. Sandweiss graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors of General Studies in 1985, attended business school, and became a Certified Public Accountant in 1990. He has owned and operated Sandweiss & Sandweiss, P.C. (a local accounting firm focused on individuals and small businesses) and has owned and managed a commercial maintenance company.

Practice History

In 2000, Mr. Sandweiss formed Sandweiss Law Center, P.C., a boutique firm representing clients in criminal and civil cases. He has also served as a court-appointed receiver.

“While the specific laws vary from case to case, the skill set needed to successfully litigate is the same in every case. After all, litigation is litigation is litigation.”

In 2017 Mr. Sandweiss formed the Legal Solutions Group, parent of the Metro Detroit Litigation Group. In 2018 the firm started a separate division — the Metro Detroit Bankruptcy Law Group — focused solely on helping consumers eliminate debt, improve credit, and save money in the process.

Admissions & Service

Mr. Sandweiss is licensed to practice by the Supreme Court of Michigan and is admitted to the federal courts in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, and the U.S. Tax Court. He has also practiced in the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a past Chair of the Consumer Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and previously served as a council member of the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section. He also served on the Michigan Court Forms Committee — Civil Workgroup for the State Court Administrator's Office.

In 2020 he founded The Legal Education Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on helping people learn about legal and financial issues.

In 2017 Mr. Sandweiss was appointed to the Board of Directors of Protect Pharmaceuticals (Start Capital), a publicly traded company.

In his “spare time,” Mr. Sandweiss teaches American Government and American History at a local parochial school. His personal interests include boating and photography, as well as spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.