business law
From startups to established enterprises, we offer expertise in a wide range of legal matters crucial to your business's success. Our experienced team serves as outside general counsel to businesses of all sizes and in all industries at a fraction of the cost when compared to retaining a full time in-house general counsel, without sacrificing quality or quantity of work performed. We stand ready to provide this service for your business as well.
Whether retained as outside general counsel or on a per-matter basis, our team is able to assist you with drafting, reviewing and negotiating all types of business law agreements, including, but not limited to:
Business Formation Documentation: Incorporation documents, partnership agreements, buy-sell agreements and operating agreements to establish the legal structure of your business.
Contracts and Agreements: Commercial and residential leases, vendor and supply agreements, master services agreements and statements of work, employment contracts and independent contractor agreements to ensure your business goals are met.
Intellectual Property & Technology Agreements: Licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, software-as-a-service agreements, terms of service, privacy policies and non-competition agreements to safeguard your intellectual property rights.
Mergers and Acquisitions: Asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements and ancillary agreements in connection with the sale or purchase of a business.
Litigation
We understand the challenges that businesses and individuals face when involved in legal disputes. Our experienced litigation team is dedicated to providing strong representation and strategic counsel to protect your interests in court. As a result of representing both plaintiffs and defendants, we are well versed as to the tactics each “side” employs which provides a significant strategic advantage to all of our clients. We thusly handle a diverse range of litigation matters, encompassing both personal and business concerns, including, but not limited to:
Contract Disputes: Resolving conflicts arising from breaches of contracts, disagreements over terms, or disputes regarding performance obligations.
Tort Claims: Pursuing or defending against claims such as fraud, interference with contractual relations, unfair competition, and defamation in both personal and business contexts.
Employment Litigation: Representing either businesses or individuals in disputes related to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, and employment contract matters.
Personal Injury Claims: Seeking compensation for injuries sustained due to accidents, negligence, medical malpractice, or wrongful acts, ensuring that victims receive the justice and compensation they deserve.
Estate Litigation: Resolving disputes over wills, trusts, inheritance, and estate administration to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are carried out and that beneficiaries receive their rightful share.
Divorce and Asset Protection: Representing moderate-to-high net worth individuals in divorce matters (including where a business is part of the marital estate that is in need of protection).
Insurance Coverage Disputes: Assisting individuals in navigating disputes with insurance companies to secure the coverage they are entitled to under their policies.
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Representing businesses and individuals as they navigate facilitation, mediation or arbitration to resolve disputes, and representation and resolution of disputes pending before administrative agencies, state and federal agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Michigan Department of Civil Rights, Department of Labor, Michigan Workers Compensation Bureau and the Michigan Unemployment Agency.
Health care
Our dedicated team offers comprehensive legal services tailored to the intricate landscape of healthcare law. Covering general business matters, HIPAA and patient confidentiality, regulatory compliance and complex insurance issues, we are committed to safeguarding your interests and ensuring your healthcare practices adhere to the highest legal standards. We routinely represent the following:
Private Medical Practices
Medical Providers
Community Health Centers (federally funded or otherwise)
