Practice Areas
Divorce & Family Law
Family law matters include divorce, custody, parenting and paternity, support, domicile, pre and post-nuptial agreements, separate maintenance agreements, and all other areas within the jurisdiction of the county family courts. The scope of our representation includes prior to and during a divorce proceeding as well as after the judgment is entered with the family court.
Criminal Law
When your very liberty is threatened by a criminal charge, you must consult legal counsel. We represent clients in district and circuit courts throughout the State of Michigan, as well as in the federal courts; our representation includes all misdemeanors and felonies.
Probate & Estate Planning
Whether you need representation in a county probate court, or whether you desire to implement an estate plan to avoid the probate process, we have you covered. The scope of our representation includes estate planning, including affordable trust packages, litigation (for when court cannot be avoided), guardianships and conservatorships.
Elder Law
Elder law issues include guardianships, conservatorships, trusts, Medicaid and Medicare benefits, social security benefits, veteran’s benefits, and all the related legal issues associated with these benefits. Our firm can also advise you on the tax consequences in these areas.
Bankruptcy
When your creditors threaten to overwhelm you, contact our office to discuss your bankruptcy options. We will put you in touch with an attorney that understands Chapters 7, 11 & 13, as well as all other aspects of the state and federal bankruptcy codes.
Real Estate Transactions
Our firm represents clients at commercial closings and development, residential real estate transactions, and foreclosures (or “short sales”) in both the commercial and residential context.
Business Transactions & Commercial Litigation
Our firm represents clients in the formation, sale and transition of closely held corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships, as well as in the litigation that occurs when these organizations dissolve into legal conflict.
Personal Injury
Often, when a person in injured by the consequences of a third party, the injured party may have a claim that needs the immediate attention of an attorney. Our firm is skilled in getting your claim into suit, and converted into a judgment.
Appeals
As a full-service law firm, we represent clients in the appellate context in each of the above practice areas, making sure your interests are protected even after a judge has decided your case.