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26 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
Requested start-up advice and general quotes for his assistance in drafting/submitting licensing documentation. During our initial call, Jason guided us through the process of starting an LLC including detailed steps of what and when certain paperwork needed to be filed. Rather than simply recommend we use him for everything, he advised us what we should and shouldn't do by ourselves, saving us resources and helping us get off the ground. His honesty and knowledge of the legal process was exactly what we needed.
I would absolutely recommend Jason Brainer to anybody looking for advice and assistance in starting a business.
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05 Dec, 2009 by Carolyn
I hired Ms. Koopmans-Schwartz to do my Will and a very complicated trust for me. When it was completed, I was astounded at her command of my wishes and the verbiage she used to express all my wishes. When I moved to another state and took my Will and Trust to an attorney there to make sure it conformed to their laws, he was extremely impressed with the way it was written and said he was surprised that everything complied with this state and nothing had to be changed. This, he said, was most unusual. Yes, I would recommed her.
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15 Nov, 2011 by Kevin
Steve has a professional, responsive and direct demeanor. His level of understanding of employee and labor law helped me to form the basis for how I conducted interviews, discipline, union negotiations and employee conversations. He understood the role of council was to give the best legal advice, and follow what the client chose. In the years I had the privilege of contracting with him, his advice was welcome and founded on principled management and law.
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25 Apr, 2017 by Gurpreet singh
Cindy brandy is best immigration lawyer in the Michigan. She talk nicely, friendly. She respect there clients and she fight there clients case with very responsibility. Cindy is very nice to me because she talk me like I'm his son and she always suggest me right thing. She won my brother immigration case with in 6 months great job
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13 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
Paul Waltner’s guidance was instrumental in terminating a rental agreement early due to an unsafe living environment leading to health concerns.
Mr. Waltner thoroughly explained and set up realistic expectations and possible Counter actions. His responses were prompt and in a timely manner. Because of Mr. Waltner’s actions I received my full security deposit and was able to leave an unhealthy living environment to safely relocate without facing Legal ramifications.
Thank you!
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13 Jun, 2013 by Ryan
Alexander Stotland is one of my most trusted advisors. I count on him for focused solutions as it relates to the growth of my business. I consider Alex a part of my executive team and would freely recommend Alex to businesses that are looking for straight-forward analysis and game-changing legal strategies.
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16 Jan, 2019 by Lisa
I knew finding the right attorney to assist my husband with leaving his current job to start a competing business would be tough. He was leaving a Multi National Publicly Traded Company with deep pockets and we were going to be a small mom and pop shop. It was also going to be a challenge finding the right counsel because I have over 10 years working in the legal field. My up close and personal knowledge of the legal system had shown me some attorneys say what you want to hear and are great communicators during the consult, but that changes once you actually retain them. I interviewed 10 of Grand Rapids top business attorneys and Andy impressed me the most. He was honest and blunt and gave us best and worst case scenarios. We were David's going up against a Goliath and really wanted to follow the law and start our business the right way. Andy was on point with his guidance from the start. When the day came we were served with a cease and desist from a top Law Firm in
Detroit, Andy didn't flinch. He was aggressive, professional and confident in his responses which ultimately led to a victory for us. What impressed us most, even aside from the amazing outcome, was his communication skills and his pricing. If you are looking for a fearless, aggressive, smart, quick thinking, well respected attorney, look no further. We will continue to use Andy in the future and highly recommend him to anyone who wants solid representation.
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01 Apr, 2016 by Julia
Evan Chall worked on my case diligently and with determination for over a year on a difficult case. The amount of paper work involved was enormous but Evan was always on top of every email and piece of information found. As a client, staying informed was of utmost importance. Every week, without fail, Evan would contact me to inform me of all progress accomplished that week. He was focused when going before judges and won the determination every time. Needless to say this ended in a favorable outcome for me. I would strongly recommend Evan for any business and employment related potential litigation.
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29 Jul, 2015 by Anonymous
With a free consultation and great pricing I would highly recommend Michael Camaj. He worked on a small case for me and he was efficient with his work and very professional. He really does what's best for his clients. He never gave me the run around and was just very honest with me. Most of all, I liked that he updated me throughout the process. I truly appreciate his compassion not only for his line of work, but his clients as well.
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23 Jan, 2015 by Carrie
Where do I start, Markeisha is wonderful! From the moment we met, I knew my son was in good hands. She was very knowledgeable and addressed all our concerns/questions. Her litigation skills are simply AMAZING. After seeing her ask a witness questions during a court hearing, I knew I had made the right decision in hiring her for my son. If you need a fierce litigator who's not afraid to go to battle, call Markeisha.
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25 Jul, 2022 by Kaylee lamadline
Thomas is a great attorney! He definitely goes above and beyond to help his clients! I definitely would recommend him to anyone I know! I want to thank you for helping me with my case and getting me home. He even offered to be my attorney on my other case even if he didn't get paid for it! I absolutely love him
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21 Aug, 2011 by Anonymous
Did good work with Ottawa County Prosecutor to reduce my case down from MIP and Posession of Controlled Substance to an MIP with very light probaition.
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10 Dec, 2021 by Laura
Absolutely impressed and grateful.. highly recommend Mr. Harrison! Personable but professional. Saved our lives.
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15 Apr, 2013 by Jim
I have used Avery for two seperate companies that required his services to secure our intellectual property. In both cases, he has been an asset to our team and provided the patent protection we were seeking in an effecient and cost effective manner. In one instance, we had tried to secure patents for 5 years with another law firm until we switched to Avery. His relationships and workings with the USTPO proved invaluable in achieving our goals. I would highly recommend Avery and his firm.
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10 Jul, 2020 by Sue
Exceptional Attorney and legal services, great to work with and very professional. Best in the business!
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05 Aug, 2022 by Brandon
I cannot say enough positive things about Joel Bernier. For starters, he truly made me feel like I was his only client, always answered my questions/concerns, and was always there for me. Joel was a rock in a storm for me…Always- calm, collective, and professional when I was not. He constantly played defense handling my divorce case because of me, not him. Despite not giving Joel any power moves, the man was able to negotiate and make some deals happen when I felt the situation was hopeless. Joel is a good person who operates with integrity. I highly recommend Joel Bernier!
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26 Jan, 2012 by Shelley
My family had an incident where a woman accused our dog of hurting her when he backed into her while obeying an order to sit while at the vet. I have known Jeff for many years and I called him right away. He listened to everything I had to say, gave me knowledgeable answers to my questions and afforded a solution that seems to be working very well for us. He also indicated that if we had any more questions or needed any more help, to let him know right away. I was very impressed with his ability to find a solution so quickly and I was impressed with his knowledge about liability cases. I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone who is looking for a good attorney.
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17 Jun, 2022 by Tonya
George was very professional, and followed through with my case to the end. I would highly recommend George as he helped me with my case and went above and beyond.
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12 Oct, 2014 by Djuana
The day i meant Nick he put me with such a positive attitude i walk out of his office with my head up high i was like omg he kept me informed of everthing so professional you can talk to him an u know he's not judging you i speak so highly of him an if i ever need an attorney again he will be the first on my list i even recommend him to my niece thanks Nick for all you have done for me
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08 Jan, 2012 by Rob
My family has several challenges such as mixed family members and different levels of income. Mr. Wilson was able to evaluate our needs and develop an estate plan that will provide for our needs and wishes. Since setting up our trust, he has been willing to promptly anser our follow-up questions.
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23 Feb, 2015 by Don
Jim represented me in a very professional and "matter of fact" way. Anytime I needed to talk he was there or returned my call quickly. I would recommend him for any of your legal needs. I have referred him to many of my friends and family already.
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13 Aug, 2018 by Michelle
Todd was great helping me with a civil issue that I had. He goes the extra mile. If you have a personal injury case or any other type of legal matter, he's a great choice.
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06 Dec, 2012 by Anonymous
Great in estate planning and elder law. Great in probate facilitation. This also applies to assisting in negotioiating my commercial/business interests Communication, trustworthy, fair pricing and caring person not the typical attorney. Excellent advocate and always responds. Settled family disputes in probate matters saving money. i understand this attorney also handles tickets.
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05 Feb, 2016 by M an k
Mr.Henner an his firm went over an beyond the call of humanity for a very emotional an destressed family over a criminal case.This man is honest,caring,informative,an treats people with the upmost respect an compassion,an takes an works each an every single case 150%,We would recommend him an his firm to anyone needing a lawyer,this firm is top notch an i will continue to recommend him to everyone i ever meet or know..Thank You Mr.Henner you are a god sent...
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23 Mar, 2011 by Brooke
My husband and I have used Mark for advice on an employment-related issue. We were impressed with his extensive knowledge in this area and we would not hesitate to use him again. He did not hesitate to provide us with his honest opinions of the merits of our claims and we never felt that we were "left in the dark" or that he did not understand our concerns. I highly recommend him for both non-compete agreement and other intellectual property issues.
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15 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
I couldn't have asked for better representation. He was never pompous or arrogant. And, never spoke a legal language that was over my head. He made himself available. And, if he was busy, he'd always get back to me at his earliest convenience. I never once felt that he had anything less than my best interest in mind.
I would, without hesitation, recommend Sujai to friends and family. I'm confident that his future will be one of great success. And, he's a tremendous asset to the legal community!
Because of my personal situation, Sujai took my case pro-bono!
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14 Dec, 2016 by Jonathan
Mort has helped me probate an estate and administer a Trust. He is a pleasure to work with, knows his stuff, and is always available to answer a question or explain what the tax ramifications of an action are. Tax laws are complicated and Mort can translate them into understandable language. I would highly recommend him.
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26 May, 2018 by Patrick
Christine represented me in a property lawsuit. She did a fantastic job and I would recommend her to anyone.
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24 Apr, 2017 by Max
I have relied on Andrew Longcore's diligent, responsive and thorough assistance for 5 years. Not only has he helped my business, but has assisted numerous clients of mine by representing them through the arduous and emotional sale of their business. Andrew is highly recommended!
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19 Sep, 2024 by Salil sahu
04 Aug, 2024 by Fatima nahhal
He’s a great lawyer. He handled my case great will definitely recommend to other people.
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16 May, 2024 by Shawn hamilton
I hired Todd for a very serious charge pertaining to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. This was a Felony matter and the possibility of an extend jail sentence was real and highly probable. From the first visit with him in Oakland county Jail he was honest and upfront with me on what he felt he could bring to the table. I couldn’t be happier with his services from the day of retention all the way through to sentencing. He was always very responsive and fought hard against the prosecutor when they tried to make a case for a harsher punishment. Todd was also very fairly priced for the experience and knowledge of the Judges and Prosecutors in Oakland county. I truly believe he got me the best possible outcome in a situation that could have turned out very ugly. Great guy and a great lawyer – worth every penny!!
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What a Business Lawyer Can Do for You
A business lawyer provides critical legal guidance and support to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. Whether you are forming a new company, drafting contracts, or navigating complex regulations, a business attorney ensures you are legally protected and operating within the law. They can also help prevent legal disputes or represent you in negotiations, transactions, or lawsuits that arise during the course of business operations.
Business lawyers have expertise in areas such as business formation, contract law, intellectual property, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. They ensure that your business is compliant with relevant laws and help mitigate risks that could threaten your company's success.
When Should I Hire a Business Lawyer?
Hiring a business lawyer is essential at various stages of business development, including:
- Forming a business: When deciding on the best structure for your company (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.), a lawyer can guide you through the registration and compliance process.
- Drafting contracts: If you need contracts for employees, partners, suppliers, or clients, a lawyer ensures these documents are legally sound and in your best interest.
- Mergers, acquisitions, or dissolutions: If you are buying, selling, or dissolving a company, legal counsel is critical to avoid costly mistakes.
- Compliance and regulatory issues: A lawyer can help navigate complex regulations, particularly in industries like healthcare, finance, or tech.
- Resolving disputes: Whether it's contract disagreements, intellectual property infringement, or employment issues, a business lawyer helps mediate, negotiate, or litigate on your behalf.
What Does a Business Lawyer Do?
Business lawyers provide a wide range of services that cater to different legal needs of a business. They can:
- Help you choose the best legal structure for your business.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with employees, suppliers, customers, or business partners.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Advise on tax strategies to minimize your business's tax burden.
- Assist with intellectual property protection, such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
- Handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, ensuring all legal paperwork is in order.
- Resolve disputes through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.
How Are Business Lawyers Paid?
Business lawyers typically charge either by the hour or on a flat-fee basis, depending on the complexity of the work. Common payment structures include:
- Hourly rates: The lawyer charges based on the time spent working on your case. Rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and location.
- Flat fees: For certain tasks, such as incorporating a business or drafting a standard contract, a lawyer may offer a flat fee.
- Retainer: Some businesses may hire a lawyer on retainer, paying a fixed amount each month to have ongoing access to legal services.
The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.
How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a business lawyer depends on factors such as:
- The complexity of the legal issue: More complex matters, like mergers or intellectual property disputes, typically cost more than routine tasks like contract drafting.
- The lawyer's experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in larger cities often charge higher fees.
- The nature of the billing arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $150 to $1,000 or more, depending on the lawyer's expertise. Flat fees are usually available for simpler matters like forming an LLC or drafting a standard contract.
It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.
Top Questions to Ask a Business Lawyer
Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:
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What services do you offer?
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What are your fees, and how do you bill?
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Can you provide references from other business clients?
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Do you have experience in my specific industry?
Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.
How to Check the Credibility of a Business Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is in good standing and has no disciplinary actions against them.
- Look for client reviews or testimonials: Online reviews, testimonials, or word of mouth from other business owners can provide insight into the lawyer's reliability and effectiveness.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have satisfied clients who can vouch for their services.
- Check professional memberships: Membership in respected legal organizations (such as the American Bar Association or a local business lawyer association) can signal credibility.
- Review their website and professional profile: A well-established lawyer typically has a professional website showcasing their areas of expertise, credentials, and case success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a business lawyer, prepare the following:
- A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
- Any current contracts or agreements: If you're seeking contract advice, bring copies of existing contracts.
- A list of legal issues or concerns: Be ready to discuss any potential legal challenges, such as regulatory compliance, disputes, or transactions.
- Financial documents: If applicable, bring financial records related to the legal matter you're seeking help with.
- Questions about fees and billing: Ensure you understand the lawyer’s payment structure and fees upfront.
By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.
