Daniel M. Morley focuses his practice in the areas of business law, bankruptcy, and banking and finance. He has represented banking and financial institutions in such areas as loan workouts and bankruptcy proceedings; the drafting, review, and perfection of commercial loan and security documentation; the recovery of collateral and enforcement of security interests through litigation; and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, contractual agreements, and counsel through all stages of property development.
Dan’s reported decisions include:
- In re: Desilets, 291 F3d 925 (CA 6 2002)
- Rittenhouse v Delta Home Improvement, Inc., 255 BR 294 (WD Mich 2000)
- In re: Desilets, 247 BR 60 (Bankr WD Mich 2000)
Dan lives in Traverse City with his wife, Betsy, and their children, Samuel and Madelyn. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, downhill skiing, hunting, and fishing.
Admitted to Practice
- State Bar of Michigan, 1990
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, 2000
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2002
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2003
Education
- United States Military Academy
- Michigan Technological University (B.S., cum laude, 1987)
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., graduated with distinction, 1990)
Noteworthy
- Champion of Justice Award – State Bar of Michigan, 2001
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan (Section on Business Law; Member, Debtor/Creditor Committee)
- Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association
- Michigan Supreme Court Committee on Client Protection Fund (2003-2004)
- State Bar of Michigan Special Committee on Grievance (2001-2005)
- State Bar of Michigan Standing Committee on Client Protection Fund (1995-2001)
- Commercial Law League of America
Previous Professional Experience
- Vice President and Trust Officer – First Bank, Upper Michigan, Escanaba, MI
Publications
- “Claim and Delivery Action: Recovering the Secured Creditor’s Collateral,” Michigan Bar Journal, July 1999.
- “The Michigan Builders Trust Fund Act: An Overlooked Remedy?,” Michigan Bar Journal, May 1994.
- “The Credit Application as an Aid in Commercial Collections,” Michigan Bar Journal, February 1993.
