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Business, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Nova Southeastern University
BRENDAN N. GUILFORD was born and raised in Kalamazoo County, attending Vicksburg High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree in Political Science from Alma College in 2005. After moving to Florida with his wife, Brendan received his law degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. While attending law school, he clerked for the community association firm Kahan Shir, PL in Boca Raton, FL. After graduating from law school, he relocated to the Tampa Bay region with his family in mid-2009. While working in and around Tampa, Brendan worked...
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Free ConsultationHolland, MI Business Law Attorney with 28 years experience
Business, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
University of Michigan Law School
Mr. Villar graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and went on to hold clerkships for the Honorable George R. Corsiglia in the Allegan Circuit Court and for the Michigan Court of Appeals. Since entering private practice in 1993, Mr. Villar has participated in numerous high visibility cases throughout Southwest Michigan.
Mr. Villar has also worked for one of the largest law firms in America, Dorsey & Whitney. Dorsey & Whitney employed over 330 attorneys and had offices in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, New York, Brussels (Belgium), London (England), and Paris (France). While demanding, Dorsey & Whitney prepared Mr. Villar for...
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Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
After becoming a parent then a grandparent, spending 10 years in the Navy, and 20 years in business, Mechelle decided to pursue a law degree, which fulfilled a life-long dream of hers. Her practical experience in business and in the military bring a unique perspective and understanding of her clients’ needs. While Mechelle is competent under many practice areas, her special areas of interest are Family Law, Estate Planning and Business Law.
Mechelle has traveled all over the globe - from rural Michigan towns to mountain peaks in Nepal – and those life experiences have given her a glimpse at...
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Adam Keilen
Kalamazoo, MI Business Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Estate Planning and IP
Michigan State University
Attorney Keilen is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, the Federal US District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and the Federal US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Attorney Keilen is a Board Member and Attorney Representative for Kalamazoo Plus; he is an Advisory Board Member for the Michigan Medical Device Accelerator.
Attorney Keilen is a commercial litigator specializing in closely held business disputes; he is also the founder/owner of a local medical device company, giving him a unique appreciation for the legal issues in today’s business environment. Attorney Keilen has been a guest...
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Ross Keilen
Kalamazoo, MI Business Law Attorney with 5 years experience
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Ross W. Keilen is an attorney with Keilen Law, PLC. Ross focuses his practice on helping individuals and businesses with challenges, transactions, and disputes; Ross specializes in commercial litigation, business/corporate law, estate planning, assets management, personal injury, and probate disputes.
Ross earned a Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University; thereafter, he graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law, where he received several jurisprudence awards and was listed on both the Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. Ross is a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
Ross lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He enjoys golf, distance running and sailing. He...
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David E. Ryan
Kalamazoo, MI Business Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Municipal and Real Estate
Drake University Law School
Over 20 years actively practicing law in Southern Michigan. I was a partner at a large law firm for several years, but now I operate my own small firm. Because of that, we have significantly reduced overhead compared to large law firms. This means we can provide clients with the highest quality legal services at a lower expense.
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Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Drake University Law School
In 2015, my family and I moved to St. Joseph, Michigan where I manage the Saint Joseph, Michigan office of Kreis Enderle. My legal practice consists of helping clients throughout Southwest Michigan (Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Berrien and Cass Counties) with divorce, child custody, estate planning and business matters.
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Brian Morris
Kalamazoo, MI Business Law Attorney with 18 years experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce and Family
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(269) 388-7600
136 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 800
Kalamazoo,
MI 49007
Business
Wayne State University Law School
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Business and Personal Injury
A former Wayne County, Michigan, Assistant Prosecutor that handled major felonies for over three (3) years, winning about 87.5% of his major felony Jury Trials.
Since 1976 he has been in private practice at Kalamazoo County, Michigan, as well as appearing in cases in the State of Ohio, State of Texas, State of Florida and elsewhere.
He now practices with CLA/Conlon Law Associates at Portage, Michigan in a boutique law practice, successfully handling general family cases including divorces, custody disputes, real estate matter along with estate and trust drafting and associated litigation matters.
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Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of Michigan Law School
Michael J. Willis is the co-founder and managing partner of the Western Michigan law firm of Willis Law. This firm is headquartered in Kalamazoo and has a satellite office in Grand Rapids. Mr. Willis primarily practices estate and trust planning, probate administration and litigation, corporate and real estate law. Recognized in Best Lawyers in America**, and Leaders in the Law, and rated AV-Preeminent** by Martindale-Hubbell's, Mr. Willis has consistently demonstrated the highest levels of legal skills and ethics. In 2007, Michigan Lawyers Weekly listed him as an "Up and Coming Lawyer," an honor bestowed upon less than .02 percent...
Business
Wayne State University Law School
Business, Bankruptcy, IP and Tax
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Business, Administrative and Tax
Wayne State University Law School
Business, Administrative and Real Estate
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Weisun Rao
Kalamazoo, MI Business Law Attorney with 13 years experience
Business, Administrative and Real Estate
Ohio State University College of Law
Business
University of Utah College of Law
Andrew Weber
Kalamazoo, MI Business Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
Business, Administrative and Real Estate
Michigan State University College of Law
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Business, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Albert W. Laaksonen II, is the founding attorney of Laaksonen Law Offices, P.C. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his JD from the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana.
Attorney Laaksonen is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Van Buren County Bar Association, and the Kalamazoo County Bar Association. He is certified as both a Civil Mediator and a Domestic Relations Mediator.
He currently serves on the Community Corrections Board for Van Buren County, and the the Kalamazoo Christian School Association Board.
Attorney Laaksonen specializes...
Business and Administrative
Wayne State University Law School
Kelly Murphy
Kalamazoo, MI Business Law Attorney with 14 years experience
Business, Bankruptcy, IP and Tax
Catholic University of America
Business
University of Michigan Law School
Business, Administrative and Real Estate
Valparaiso University School of Law
Business, Administrative and Real Estate
University of Arkansas School of Law
Business, Administrative and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
Business, Administrative and Real Estate
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Business, Administrative and Real Estate
University of Michigan Law School
Business and Administrative
University of Michigan Law School
Business
University of Michigan Law School
Business
University of Notre Dame Law School
Business, Administrative and Health Care
University of Michigan Law School
Business, Administrative and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
Business, Administrative and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
Business, Administrative and Real Estate
Northeastern University School of Law
Business, Education and Estate Planning
Business, Administrative and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Environmental and Real Estate
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Environmental
Kalamazoo Business Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
Kalamazoo County Bar Association Legal Outreach Clinics
Kalamazoo, MI
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Business laws include all municipal, state, and federal laws that regulate businesses and commerce. Some industries, such as finance, face specific laws and regulations that apply to those in the field. Businesses of all types also must conform to many regulations that apply across the board, such as environmental regulations and advertising laws.
A business lawyer can help you address the myriad legal issues that arise when you are starting a new venture, operating an established company, or winding up or selling a business.
Business lawyers handle a broad spectrum of legal issues that confront companies. For new ventures, a business lawyer can help with business formation decisions, including selecting the proper business form, such a partnership, LLC or corporation, or addressing financial compliance issues when raising capital. In addition, business lawyers can offer advice when reviewing leases, purchase agreements, and other types of contracts. Other issues covered in this practice area include employee compensation and benefits, building relationships with independent contractors and other entities, and compliance with relevant advertising regulations.
While most business lawyers deal in transactional work (contracts and forms), some also litigate business disputes that arise from transactional work. Business litigation attorneys may handle issues such as breach of contract claims, consumer class action lawsuits, and wrongful termination claims.
Business judgment rule:
a presumption that directors making a business decision, not involving self-interest, act on an informed basis, in good faith and in the honest belief that their actions are in the corporation's best interest.
Pierce the veil:
A court no longer affords a shareholder of a corporation the protection of limited liability when the corporation has neglected corporate formalities and intermingled assets between the shareholder and the corporation.
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