Michigan Legal Services.

Strategic counsel specializing in constitutional advocacy, high-stakes business disputes, and complex estate planning in Michigan.

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Business & Reputation

Transactional protection and dispute prevention.

In the modern commercial landscape, ambiguity is the enemy. We construct robust contracts and strategic defense frameworks that help insulate your enterprise from liability, allowing you to focus on scaling rather than surviving.

  • Flat-Fee Document Review

    A 'Second Pair of Eyes' service to review external contracts for a fixed fee.

  • Contract Drafting

    State-of-the-art agreements for employment, services, and partnerships.

  • Privacy LLC Formation

    Anonymous entity structuring backed by attorney-client confidentiality, comprehensive operating agreements, and U.S. market entry for foreign companies.

  • Business Torts

    Pursuing recovery for theft, embezzlement, or conversion of business assets.

  • Defamation & Privacy

    Reputation management and digital erasure from data-broker sites.

Civil Liberties

Fundamental liberty litigation.

When the state oversteps, we push back. Constitutional advocacy requires a precise understanding of precedent and the courage to challenge established authority in federal and state courts.

  • First Amendment

    Free speech, religious expression, and assembly litigation.

  • Second Amendment

    Restoring firearm rights and defending the right to bear arms.

  • Civil Asset Forfeiture

    Reclaiming property seized without criminal charges.

  • Parental Rights

    Defending homeschooling and medical decision-making against state overreach.

  • Illegal Search (4th Am.)

    Litigating against unlawful stops, raids, and privacy violations.

Civil Rights & Employment

Aggressive advocacy against powerful entities.

Discrimination thrives in silence. We provide the amplification necessary to hold employers and government actors accountable for violations of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.

  • Employment Discrimination

    Representation for race, gender, religion, or disability discrimination under ELCRA.

  • Whistleblower Protection

    Protection from retaliation when exposing illegal workplace activity.

  • Police Misconduct

    Seeking accountability for excessive force, false arrests, and civil rights violations.

Criminal Defense

Clearing your name and restoring freedoms.

A criminal charge is an attack on your future. We aggressively challenge the prosecution's case through constitutional safeguards and rigorous evidentiary analysis.

  • DUI / OWI Defense

    Minimizing penalties and handling administrative hearings to protect your license.

  • Traffic & License Restoration

    Fighting violations and navigating Secretary of State appeals.

  • Expungements

    Setting aside past convictions under Michigan’s Clean Slate laws.

Government & Property

Protecting your real estate and demanding transparency.

Property rights are the bedrock of liberty. Whether drafting crucial real estate agreements or challenging zoning disputes, we provide the transactional and administrative counsel needed to protect your investments.

  • Commercial Leases

    Drafting and negotiating highly customized lease agreements for landlords and business tenants.

  • Short-Term Rental Compliance

    Navigating complex and shifting municipal ordinances to secure operating permits and protect Airbnb or VRBO investments.

  • Administrative Licensing

    Guiding business and property owners through the municipal maze of special use permits, liquor licensing, and administrative approvals.

  • FOIA & Public Records

    Filing formal requests and navigating administrative appeals to force transparency from local governments.

  • Municipal Law & Zoning

    Guiding property owners through variances, special use permits, and ordinance compliance.

Immigration

Navigating borders and bureaucracy.

The immigration system is a labyrinth designed to confuse. We provide the map, guiding families and skilled workers through the complexities of USCIS.

  • Family-Based Visas

    Uniting families through petitions, adjustments of status, and consular processing.

  • Deportation Defense

    Representation in removal proceedings and bond hearings.

  • Naturalization

    Guiding lawful permanent residents through the path to citizenship.

  • Employment Authorization

    Assisting skilled workers and businesses with visa sponsorship.

Personal Injury

Restoring lives after negligence.

Insurance companies aim to minimize payouts. We leverage our knowledge of the legal system to pursue the maximum compensation available for your medical bills and the disruption to your life.

  • Auto Accidents

    Pursuing recovery for injuries caused by negligent or reckless drivers.

  • Med Mal & Wrongful Death

    Holding healthcare providers and negligent parties accountable for catastrophic injuries and loss of life.

  • Slip & Fall

    Premises liability claims for unsafe or unmaintained property conditions.

  • Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

    Pursuing strict liability claims against pet owners for severe injuries and scarring.

Religious Freedom

Church law and conscience defense.

Faith is not a private hobby; it is a way of life protected by the First Amendment. We specialize in the intersection of religious obligation and public regulation.

  • Church Autonomy

    Bylaws and contracts protecting the 'Ministerial Exception'.

  • General Counsel

    501(c)(3) compliance, facility use policies, and liability waivers.

  • Religious Land Use

    RLUIPA defense against zoning discrimination.

  • Conscience Rights

    Protecting professionals who decline work violating their beliefs.

  • Medical Conscience

    Defense for medical staff refusing participation in objectionable procedures.

  • Workplace Accommodation

    Securing rights for Sabbath, prayer, and religious attire.

  • Faith-Based Estates

    Wills and trusts aligned with religious values.

Tech, AI & Privacy

Modern counsel for the innovation economy.

Innovation outpaces regulation. As an attorney with a background in programming, we bridge the gap between codebase and contract, helping tech companies navigate data privacy, AI governance, and complex vendor negotiations.

  • EdTech & Student Privacy

    Navigating FERPA, COPPA, and K-12 data privacy compliance for educational technology platforms and schools.

  • Software & MSA Licensing

    Drafting robust Master Service Agreements, API licensing, and SLA negotiations by an attorney who actually understands the tech.

  • SaaS & Privacy Bundles

    Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, and DPA bundles optimized for SaaS scaling and modern data-broker laws.

  • AI & Data Governance

    Risk reviews for generative AI integration, LLM training data hygiene, and automated decision-making policies.

  • Open Source Compliance

    Run a tool like FOSSA or Snyk or tell us what you want to accomplish and we will audit and provide strategy for OSS license compatibility (MIT, GPL, Apache) to prevent IP contamination in proprietary codebases.

Wills, Trusts & Assets

Strategic planning for legacy and protection.

A will is a letter to the future. We craft estate plans that ensure your assets are distributed according to your values, rather than leaving your legacy to the state's default rules.

  • Strategic Trust Planning

    Sophisticated revocable and irrevocable trusts to avoid probate and control your legacy.

  • Wills & Powers of Attorney

    Enforceable directives for medical decisions, financial incapacity, and inheritance.

  • Asset Protection

    Structuring to legally shield assets from future creditors and mitigate long-term care costs.

  • Marital Agreements

    Carefully drafted prenuptial, postnuptial, and separation agreements.

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