Michigan Business Law Attorneys & Lawyers

This firm offers the services of counsel who is both a licensed Michigan attorney and a Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”). Its staff is equipped to offer services in the English and Spanish languages.

Clients of the law firm include Michigan based companies and individuals, as well as out of state clients who are suing in the Michigan State and Federal Courts. Our business law firm has experience both in and out of the courtroom, and we value our reputation as ethical business law attorneys and lawyers.

Thank you for visiting our website, but please do not attempt to use it and its content as a substitute for actually sitting down with a Michigan business lawyer to review your situation in greater detail.

Michigan Business Formation

In the State of Michigan, the law allows the formation of a corporation, a Limited Liability Company (LLC), or a partnership (with various types of partnerships available). Our clients tend to favor the corporation and the LLC. The primary reason is to protect their personal assets as much as possible from claims that people will or may have against their companies. A partnership, on the other hand, does not offer such protection.

Limited Liability Companies (LLC's) in Michigan

While corporations have existed under Michigan Law for well over a hundred years, limited liability companies (LLC’s) have only existed here for roughly the last ten years. However, despite their relatively short life, LLC’s have managed to find particular favor within the business and legal community. In a broad sense, they combine features of a corporation with those of a partnership. They are particularly convenient for the individual entrepreneur who seeks to set up a business entity that limits his or her personal liability, while simultaneously keeping the business’ structure simple. In fact, a single member LLC does not even require its own tax return.

Michigan Corporation Law

Corporations have been an established part of Michigan business law for well over one hundred years. Although the concept of corporations originated in the English common law system that eventually made its way to America’s shores, Michigan’s Business Corporation Act (Act 284 of 1972), MCL 450.1101 – 450.1151, now regulates all of the corporations formed in Michigan, and establishes their governance.

Contracts Law in Michigan

In Michigan, the primary source of contract law is the state’s common law. However, Michigan has adopted the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). According to Michigan case law, there are five elements of contract formation, all of which must be met in order for a contract to be enforced by the courts. The five elements are as follows: 1) the parties must be competent to contract, 2) the subject matter of the potential contract must be proper, 3) there must be legal consideration, 4) there must exist mutuality of agreement, and 5) there must exist mutuality of obligation. Thomas v. Leja, 468 N.W.2d 58 (Mich. App. 1991).

We serve all areas of Michigan including the following counties and cities. Contact our law firm if you need a Michigan business lawyer or attorney.

Michigan Cities served include Ann Arbor, Detroit, Farmington Hills, Flint, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Livonia, Rochester Hills, Saginaw, Southfield, Troy, Warren, Waterford.

Michigan Counties served include Alcona, Alger, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Houghton, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Keweenaw, Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, Macomb, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne, Wexford