Major Land Redevelopment Project Completed

Member Patric A. Parker and Associate Chris Stritmatter successfully represented a long time firm client on the sale of a significant real estate development property in Oakland County. The property had historically been developed as a subdivision, with multiple rental houses still occupied. The proposed purchaser intended to redevelop the property as an industrial facility. This […]

Condo Fees – Changes Condominium Owners Should Know

Most condominium owners think about their condo fees or dues in connection with their association bylaws. However, there are many Michigan State laws specific to condo fees that condominium owners must also follow. These laws relate to the fact that if a condo owner does not pay their fees or dues, the condominium association (sometimes […]

Does an LLC Protect Family Business or Small Business Assets?

Those of us who were practicing business attorneys in the early 1990’s will remember the first inkling of a new entity called a “limited liability company”.  In 1993, Michigan adopted its Limited Liability Company Act, MCL 450.4101 et seq. (the “Act”). The LLC has become the dominant business form, at least in Michigan.  Except for […]

Corporate Annual Reports and Statements

Most small and medium-sized businesses in Michigan are organized as either limited liability companies (LLCs) or corporations. Once organized, these businesses must be maintained, and one important way of doing that is to file annual reports or statements. For corporations, annual reports are due on May 15. For LLCs, annual statements are due on February […]