Prof. Harms is the author of the 580-page "Handling the Collection Case in Michigan, a Creditor’s Guide," updated annually; and "A Credit Manager’s Guide to Collection Law in Michigan" (ICLE, Ann Arbor). He also contributes to the two-volume "Research Edge, Attorney Fee Agreements, Michigan Formbook" and the two-volume "Michigan Practice" (ICLE, Ann Arbor).
In September 2009, Prof. Harms co-authored "Credit and Collections Kit for Dummies" with Aaron Larson (Wiley Publishing Company). His latest book, "International Commercial Secured Transactions," co-authored with David Franklin (Thomson-Carswell Publishing Company), will be published in September 2010.
Professor Harms has conducted more than 100 seminars and teleseminars and has given several television interviews.
Education
J.D., Detroit College of Law
B.A., Political Science; Hope College
2005 Distinguished Online Faculty Award from the Alliance for Excellence in Online Learning
Member, State Bar of Michigan
Board Certified in Creditor’s Rights by Commercial Law League of America
Board of Directors, International Association of Commercial Collectors
Member, Commercial Law League of America
Chairperson, Member Attorney Program, American Collector’s Association
AV-Rated Attorney, Martindale Hubbell
"Who’s Who in American Law" since 1985
Faculty member, 2005 Michigan Judicial Institute