Michael G. Louis

Michael's practice supports the needs of businesses and homeowners in a changing economic environment. He has extensive experience in mortgage foreclosures, collections and loan workouts, general counsel work and real estate litigation. Recent Representations Provided local counsel for a bank in litigation with a borrower in which the bank sued the borrower for $60 million and the borrower filed a separate action against the bank, alleging damages in excess of $60 million. Represented landlord whose tenant defaulted on a commercial lease. Recovered possession of the leased property for landlord and all of the unpaid back rent plus the landlord's attorneys' fees. Defended client sued as a guarantor of a business loan by filing a petition to strike and/or open the judgment. Debt workout/restructuring for client in restaurant business that defaulted on obligations to lender due to the slumping economy. Assisted the client in re-working certain loans and obligations and delaying others without losing business. Obtained retroactive relief from automatic stay on client's behalf after defaulting borrower filed bankruptcy on eve of execution on debtor's real estate. Represented client in investigation and litigation involving embezzlement and fraud by company employees. Successfully pursued former employees and obtained partial recovery of stolen funds. Represented client sued by bankruptcy trustee for payments made to it on the eve of debtor's bankruptcy. Resolved the matter with no payment to the bankruptcy trustee. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Michael G. Louis included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Top Lawyers, 2011 - 2013 AV Preeminent peer rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2013 Other Sources of Feedback About Michael G. Louis Included on the 2024Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Interfaith Housing Assistance Corporation, President
• West Chester Lions Club
• First Presbyterian Church of West Chester, Head Usher and Lay Reader
• West Side Little League, Secretary and Coach
• West Chester Lions Club, President
• "Community Hero Torchbearer," carried the Olympic torch through West Chester, Pennsylvania on its way to the Olympic Games in Atlanta

• Pennsylvania, 1980
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania

• Chester County Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Business Networking International (BNI)