Executive Spotlight with Michael Stillman

Receivables Info Executive Spotlight with Michael Stillman

What are your primary duties in your current role?

I am the President of Stillman Law Office and am responsible for the management and oversight of the firm, including overseeing all facets of operations, compliance, marketing and future direction. Additionally, I am presently the President-Elect of the National Creditor’s Bar Association.

Industry Q&A:

How did you join the receivables industry?

Answered an advertisement for a job. Fresh out of law school, looking for a job and the next thing you know, here I am.

In the receivables industry, what emerging trend has your attention?

The regulatory and legislative environment at the State level is very challenging and concerning.

What are your hopes for the receivables industry?

That it continues to provide me with the opportunity to make a living, doing something that I am proud of and will always be able to say that.

What is your favorite part of working at your company?

Being the boss. Seriously, I love the fun parts of my business. The success stories, whether they are reaching certain goals for clients, achieving certain internal goals, achieving growth in my firm, and bringing on new clients are all exciting opportunities and make my days great. The negatives of course, are always there but I like to focus on the positives.

Professional Motivation & Inspiration:

Share a quote that motivates or inspires you:

“Teamwork makes the dream work.” – John C. Maxwell

Without a great team, I would be nothing.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received in life?

Tomorrow is a new day. To me every day starts over and provides you the opportunity to do better and to be better.

What are you most proud of, or what is your biggest accomplishment?

My family is my biggest accomplishment in life and what I am most proud of. From a business perspective, it’s the fact that I am the first person in my family to graduate from college, let alone go onto law school, and from that, create the business that I have built.

Personal Q&A:

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

An architect.

If you work from home, what is the best thing about your home office setup/working from home? And if you work in an office, what is your favorite part of working in the office?

While I do both, I prefer to be in the office. I like to be around people.

What is your favorite book, movie, TV show, podcast, or music genre?

I don’t read often but when I do I love Daniel Silva books and his character Gabriel Allon.

People would be surprised if they knew…

That I love to travel.

Do you have a pet? If so, what kind and what’s their name?

I have three dogs: Cody, Lilly & Reggie. After my wife and kids, they are the best.

About National Creditors Bar Association (NCBA)

National Creditors Bar Association (NCBA) is a bar association dedicated to serving law firms engaged in the practice of creditors rights law. Originally founded in 1993 as the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys (NARCA), their membership grew and they quickly became the premier association for the creditors rights attorney. In 2015, the association recognized that the changes in the economy and in member firms’ practice areas meant that the association needed to change too. They broadened their membership base to include firms practicing in foreclosure, bankruptcy, student loans, replevin, to name a few, and expanded educational offerings and networking opportunities.

NCBA membership is comprised of over 350 law firms and individual members, totaling approximately 1,700 attorneys in the areas of creditors rights law, defense and in-house counsel. Members practice in over 20 different practice areas in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Their attorney members are committed to being professional, responsible and ethical in their practice and profession.

About Stillman Law Office

Stillman Law Office is a law firm located in the state of Michigan, specializing in Creditors’ Rights, Commercial Litigation, Subrogation, Debt Collection, and Litigation. Stillman is proud to be a member of Receivables Management Association International (RMAI).

Published On: September 20th, 2024|Categories: Receivables Spotlight|Tags: , , , |

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