Top best Business Lawyers Near me in ZIP 48226

Tom Borkowski is an attorney who specializes in Corporate Law, Entity Formations, Business Transactions, Tax Law, Estate Planning, Probate Law, Trust Administration, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Law, and Residential Real Estate.. Mr. Borkowski advises clients in all facets of Corporate Law, Corporate Transactions, Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate law. Estate Planning includes advising clients with regards to Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Last Will & Testament, Living Wills and Medical Power of Attorney, and Durable Power of Attorney. In conjunction with his work in the area of probate and estate administration, Mr. Borkowski also represents clients in guardianship and conservatorship matters and has many years of experience appearing before the Probate Courts in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Genesee, Washtenaw, Saginaw, St. Clair and Bay Counties.. Mr. Borkowski’s previous representations have included matters involving negotiation and sale of a long established manufacturing business, succession planning for a family owned business, commercial lease and real estate sales transactions, as well as preparation of estate plans for multi-million dollar and small estates.

Stuart Logan has devoted his career to commercial transactions, concentrating on equity financing, securities issuances, business acquisitions, pass-through entities, enterprise tax planning, corporate structure, and alternative-energy development.. During more than 30 years of professional practice, Mr. Logan has lectured to business people, accountants, and fellow lawyers on topics such as corporation law, income tax and business reorganization. The transactions and understanding noted above often tie closely to the private placement of securities and the structuring of issuers. Such knowledge stands Mr. Logan in good stead over the years as counsel to several dozen ventures raising equity and debt by means of the syndication process.. In 1978, The University of Michigan awarded Stuart Logan a B.A., with high distinction. In 1981, Mr. Logan earned a J.D., cum laude, also from The University of Michigan.. Mr. Logan’s career began with his admission to the Michigan bar in 1981. Since that time, his practice has subsumed leadership roles in the merger, acquisition or disposition of scores of businesses, ranging from well-capitalized public companies, to syndicated investment funds, to family-owned operations. Those and other undertakings have often entailed complex financing transactions in amounts ranging from several thousand dollars to several hundred million dollars. Because a number of his clients and a number of the relevant counter parties have resided outside the United States, Mr. Logan has assumed responsibility for the legal issues attendant to multinational transactions. He has, in addition, worked with clients to establish and plan the operational, financial and tax incidents of nearly one thousand corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies.

Sarah Atkinson is a lawyer practicing in the areas of business law and litigation with experience serving as expert bilingual legal counsel on international antitrust matters. She speaks French, is a dual citizen and has lived near international border crossing stations her entire life. Sarah helps business clients who have a DUI or other criminal conviction apply for admissibility to Canada and represents green card holders convicted of a crime retain their immigration status and avoid deportation. Sarah has experience skillfully guiding families through the permanent residency (green card) process, works with employers and employees to successfully acquire the right kind of work, investment or employment visas including those for visiting athletes and entertainers. She has represented clients at both the Federal and State level with a high rate of success on collection cases handled and provides professional consults and guidance on licensing issues as well as probate services including wills, trusts and estates.

Private practice and inside counsel experience.  Started in the commercial and insolvency, but was an early participant in the growth of IT and the practice of IT law, with my first lectures and publications in 1986 and my first Bar activities on the subject in 1985.  That became my primary practice in 1995.. I lecture and publish regularly on topics generally related to technology and enjoy the intellectual stimulation of addressing developing issues.

My goal is to help you achieve your legal needs in an effective and cost-efficient manner.  Whether you need an estate plan, trademark, business formation or other legal need, I can help you and proactively solve your problem.. I've guided many businesses from their formation through many transactions and problems that arise in their day to day operations, including protecitng their copyrights and brand names from infringement, and am an accomplished commercial litigator for handling disputes if they arise.. With a perfect trial record with all verdicts in my clients' favor, I'm an accomplished litigator that can protect my clients' interests in the courtroom.. In the area of estate planning, I offer flat-fee wills and trust packages with quick turnaround to meet your needs and ensure your wishes are carried out by your heirs.

I became an attorney after 20 years as a successful business person because i wanted a new career that added the personal satisfaction of helping others.  i believe it is most important to combine practical business experience with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the law.  The goal is always to obtrain the best possible result for the client.  This goes way beyond the basic concepts of "winning" and "losing."  The best outcome must account for the client's legal rights, along with his or her financial, and emotional needs.

Don Katz brings extensive experience and an excellent reputation to the firm’s business practice. Don focuses his practice on a range of specialties including business planning, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions in the aviation and automotive market sectors, as well as having a solid background in taxation matters.. As one of the nation’s most highly regarded business aviation attorneys, a niche practice, Don has acted as special counsel in a multitude of transactions for Fortune 100 companies for the complexities involved in business aviation acquisitions, operations and divestitures. While at Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, Don was ranked nationally for his aviation expertise by Chambers Partners USA: America's leading lawyers for business, a guide designed to present objectively the best practitioners and corporate lawyers throughout the world.. After leading the Aviation and Transportation Group at Miller Canfield, Don joined client General Dynamics Corporation, where he was Tax Counsel for the $8 billion Combat Systems Group. In addition to his corporate tax expertise, Don also has working knowledge of the capital markets from his years in New York as a Registered Principal and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with several Wall Street firms where he worked on active trading floors.. One might say that entrepreneurship is in Don’s blood. His family has a long history of starting and operating companies including franchises, imprinted sportswear businesses, restaurants, and gourmet food manufacturing and distribution operations. Growing up, Don was intimately involved in all aspects of the numerous family businesses, including startups, operations, management, and finance as well as buying and, when the time came, selling locations and companies. This experience affords Don's clients his unique perspective on the practice of law when it comes to advising closely held businesses. Don’s business acumen extends beyond the business of practicing law, which Fortune 100 companies and entrepreneur alike have found valuable.. Don has published law review articles on the topics of taxation, aviation, government contracting, as well as e-commerce. He received his law degree, magna cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law, and his B.A. in Comparative Literature from Hobart College.

Bryan Cermak, Attorney and Counselor. In his more than 35 years practicing law in both Michigan and Ohio, Bryan has assisted individuals with their personal legal needs; small companies attempting to grow their business; as well as mid to large corporations with complex legal matters

Alex's law practice is focused on complex litigation matters involving business, real estate, construction, family, environmental and municipal law. Many of his litigation clients are businesses and business owners who, thereafter, seek his advice and counsel on general business and transactional issues, including strategic transactions, operations and corporate structure.. Alex is a Fellow of the Oakland County Bar Foundation, a past president of the Chaldean American Bar Association, as well as a member of the Federal Bar Association, the Oakland County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Additionally, Alex is a member of the State Bar of Michigan's Client Protection Fund Committee, the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce and the Historical Society for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.. Alex was also honored to serve as a member of the 2013-2014 Judicial Advisory Committee for the United States District Court for The Eastern District of Michigan. As a member of the Judicial Advisory Committee, Alex participated in a process of vetting and recommending individuals to fill federal district court judicial vacancies - recommendations that ultimately reached the White House for use in making judicial appointments.. Alex earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics with Honors from Oakland University in just two and a half years and went on to graduate cum laude from Wayne State University Law School. During his legal studies, Alex interned for the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, was a Moot Court recipient of an award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy and was the President of the St. Thomas More Society.. REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS. • As first chair trial counsel, Alex led a team that obtained a full dismissal in a significant case with tens of millions of dollars in controversy on behalf of a prominent business leader, his spouse and his business. The Court dismissed the case after concluding the relief the plaintiffs sought was predicated on a fraud.. • Alex was part of a team that obtained an opinion from the Court of Appeals that vacated a multi-million dollar judgment.  • As lead, first chair trial counsel, Alex convinced the Circuit Court to grant a dispositive motion -- filed in lieu of an answer -- that dismissed a business tort action filed by multiple plaintiffs. The Court went on to award Alex's client the costs and attorneys' fees she expended in defending the lawsuit.. • Alex provided extensive assistance in brief writing and at oral argument on a dispositive motion that convinced the Court to award a multi-million dollar judgment to a corporate client, along with his costs and attorneys' fees, in a complex environmental litigation matter.. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. • Commencement Ceremony Key Note, Chaldean Federation of America, June 2, 2012. • What Every Small Business Owner Should Know, Chaldean American Bar Association, March 2010

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Bloomfield Hills and surrounding areas.