Michael Slodov Email & Phone Number

Parrish, Fl, Us

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Providing representation relating to claims arising under FDCPA TCPA FCRA UDAAP, focusing on debt collection by creditors, debt collectors and attorneys.

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Civil litigation and appellate practice; regulatory compliance and licensure requirements relating to consumer protection statutes & debt collection. Representative cases: Passiglia v. Northwell Health, Inc., 252 F. Supp. 3d 129 (E.D.N.Y. 2017); Wolschlager v. Law Offices of Mitchell D. Bluhm & Assocs., LLC, No. 1:17-CV-00033, 2017 WL 2257714 (W.D. Mich. May 18, 2017); Holcombe v. DirecTV, LLC, 215 F. Supp. 3d 1346 (N.D. Ga. 2016); Rowell v. NCO Fin. Sys., Inc., 2014 WL 2154422 (D. Kan. May 22, 2014); Baranski v. NCO Fin. Sys., Inc., 2014 WL 1516160 (E.D.N.Y. Apr. 18, 2014); Hrivnak v. NCO Portfolio Mgmt.,2014 WL 350858 (N.D. Ohio Jan. 28, 2014); Kennedy v. NCO Group, Inc., 2013 WL 3186496 (4th Cir. 2013); Meyer v. Credit Collection Services, 2013 WL 84929 (N.D.Ohio Jan. 7, 2013); Craig v. Vision Financial Corp., 2012 WL 5395170 (S.D.Ohio Nov. 5, 2012); co-authored amicus brief as counsel for ACA International in Genesis HealthCare Corp. v. Symczyk, 133 S.Ct. 1523 (2013).

Civil litigation and appellate practice concerning Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Representative cases: Michael v. Javitch, Block & Rathbone, LLP, 825 F.Supp.2d 913 (N.D.Ohio 2011); Bosl v. First Fin. Invest. Fund I, 2011 -Ohio- 1938, 2011 WL 1547511 (Ohio App. 8th Dist. 2011); Hrivnak v. NCO Portfolio Management, Inc.,723 F.Supp.2d 1020 (N.D. Ohio 2010); Lee v. Javitch, Block & Rathbone LLP, 601 F.3d 654 (6th Cir. 2010); Miller v. Javitch, Block & Rathbone, LLP, 561 F.3d 588 (6th Cir. 2009); Hill v. Javitch, Block & Rathbone, LLP, 574 F.Supp.2d 819 (S.D.Ohio 2008); Richeson v. Javitch, Block & Rathbone, LLP, 576 F.Supp.2d 861 (N.D. Ohio 2008); Harvey v. Great Seneca Financial Corp., 453 F.3d 324 (6th Cir. 2006); Delawder v. Platinum Financial Services Corp.,443 F.Supp.2d. 942 (S.D. Ohio 2005); Fisher v. MBNA America Bank, N.A., 422 F.Supp.2d 889 (S.D. Ohio 2006); Deere v. Javitch, Block and Rathbone LLP, 413 F.Supp.2d 886 (S.D. Ohio 2006); Miller v. Javitch, Block & Rathbone, LLP, 397 F.Supp.2d 991 (N.D. Ind. 2005); Kafele v. Javitch, Block, Eisen & Rathbone, 232 F.R.D. 286 (S.D. Ohio 2005); National Satellite Sports, Inc. v. Eliadis, Inc., 253 F.3d 900 (6th Cir. 2001); Diebold, Inc. v. Firstcard Financial Services, Inc., 104 F.Supp.2d 758 (N.D. Ohio 2000); National Satellite Sports, Inc. v. Eliadis, Inc., 65 F.Supp.2d 662 (N.D. Ohio 1999); In re Sol Bergman Estate Jewelers, Inc., 225 B.R. 896 (6th Cir B.A.P. 1998); Beecher v. Ohio State Home Serv., Inc., 81 Ohio St.3d 599, 693 N.E.2d 212, 1998-Ohio-599 (1998). Publications: Documentation? I Don't Have To Show You Any Stinkin' Documentation! An Evaluation Of The Verification Requirement Of 15 U.S.C. § 1692g(b), 24 Loy. Consumer L. Rev. 156 (2011); Note, Criminal Responsibility & the Non-Compliant Psychiatric Offender: Risking Madness, 40 Case W. Res. 271 (1990).

Evaluate legal and regulatory requirements for debt collection practice; writing policies and procedures for compliance with FDCPA, FCRA, GLB, state law; development of intranet compliance policies and procedures manual and resource guide; monitor developments in law; advise senior management on compliance requirements; advise staff on new practice requirements; conduct litigation and appellate cases on behalf of firm and employees; development of intranet resource guide to Ohio Courts; manage and supervise staff of five law clerks; development of manuals for law clerks and associate attorneys

Trustee, Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Cleveland, Ohio

General practice involving civil litigation, domestic relations, criminal and juvenile defense, guardian ad litem, bankruptcy, probate/involuntary civil commitment on behalf of Cuyahoga County Bd. of Mental Health. Representative cases: Recreational Facilities, Inc. v. Hambden Twp. Bd. of Trustees, 1995 WL 411739 (11th Dist. App. June 30, 1995); Salgado v. Shoreway Circle, Inc., 1994 WL 721854 (11th Dist. App. Dec. 9, 1994); State ex rel. Howard v. Ferreri, 1994-Ohio-130, 70 Ohio St. 3d 587, 639 N.E.2d 1189; Howard v. Catholic Soc. Serv. of Cuyahoga Cty., Inc., 1994-Ohio-219, 70 Ohio St. 3d 141, 637 N.E.2d 890; Slodov v. Animal Protective League, 90 Ohio App. 3d 173, 628 N.E.2d 117 (8th Dist. App. 1993).

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B.A, Psychology