Almost every business will require some legal representation at one time or another whether this involves contract negotiations, disputes with suppliers or customers, day to day affairs, or complex planning matters. Our business and corporate clients range from publicly traded corporations to mom and pop stores. We have assisted our clients in entity selection, business formation, business planning, succession planning, mergers, the sale of existing business, acquisitions, dispute resolution and litigation.
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With the recent advances in hardware and software technology and the proliferation of the internet, Computer Law has become one of the fastest growing areas of the law. Computers now have an important role in most all businesses as well as in our personal lives.
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Our firm offers our clients assistance in the areas of software and technology licensing agreements, subcontracting, partnering agreements, re-seller and marketing agreements, e-commerce and high tech litigation. We offer effective representation for both buyers and sellers of technology.
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Estate planning is an area of the law that will effect almost every individual. Estate Planning is not just for the wealthy. Without proper planning, even families with an average estate can be devastated. Estate Planning consists primarily of Trusts (both revocable-Living Trusts, and irrevocable trusts), Durable Powers of Attorneys for property, Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care (Patient Advocate Designations), Wills and Probate.
The goal of Estate Planning is to accomplish the efficient management of your assets in the event of your disability or death. Additionally, Estate Planning for many individuals involves tax planning to minimize or eliminate estate or death taxes. Let our firm assist you and your family put in place estate planning tools that are appropriate for your needs.
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Litigation means courtroom. There are times when there is no other solution. Lawsuits can happen to anyone at any time. Our firm is active in the litigation field. If you are the one who must sue (Plaintiff) or if you are the one who gets sued (Defendant) it is important that you receive quality legal counseling. We are closely involved in trial courtroom practice for both Plaintiffs and Defendants. Our experiences range through courts in all parts of Michigan including Federal, Circuit, District and Probate. We do, however, concentrate our trial and litigation practice to Livingston County and southeast Michigan where we have represented a wide range of parties in both simple and very complicated litigation.
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Our firm has engaged in representation of governmental units, including school districts, townships, cities and downtown development authorities over the past 30 years. Our involvement in this area of the law includes assisting governmental units in the conduct of their day to day affairs such as planning, ordinance enforcement, land acquisition, public and closed meetings, complex litigation and providing legal opinions on important matters. We also have extensive experience in representing private clients in their dealing with governmental units. This includes zoning issues, planning issues, site plan reviews, litigation, and appearances before planning commissions, city councils and township boards on behalf of private citizens and businesses.
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The acquisition of real estate generally represents the largest financial investment a person makes in his or her lifetime. The recent dynamic growth in southeast Michigan has made the field of Real Estate Law an integral part of our legal practice.
Our practice focus on all aspects of Real Estate Law including purchases and sales of residential property, property development, site condominiums, land division, residential and commercial construction and commercial sales transactions. We offer effective and experienced attorneys to buyers, sellers, developers, builders, subcontractors and financiers of real estate.
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In serious personal injury matters we help you recover substantial settlements for these unfortunate experiences. There is no charge for our services until you receive the compensation you deserve. When you are injured it is important that you receive fast and effective legal representation. If you or a loved one have suffered a serious personal injury, we will be happy to investigate your case and advise you about recovery at no charge.
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