Saint Joseph
Real Estate Lawyers
Compare 23 top rated Michigan attorneys serving Saint Joseph.
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Robert Lutz
St Joseph, MI Real Estate Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I am a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Real Estate, Environmental and Estate Planning
Lori M. Thompson
St Joseph, MI Real Estate Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Real Estate and Estate Planning
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
Rodger V. Bittner
Saint Joseph, MI Real Estate Law Attorney with 53 years of experience
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
James J. Riemland
Saint Joseph, MI Real Estate Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Robert L. Judd
St Joseph, MI Real Estate Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Environmental and IP
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
728 Pleasant St
St Joseph,
MI 49085
Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Personal Injury
Real Estate, Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Landlord Tenant
Jason Engram
Saint Joseph, MI Real Estate Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Real Estate, Consumer, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
Michael E. Dumke
Saint Joseph, MI Real Estate Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
2535 Old Lake Shore Rd
Saint Joseph,
MI 49085
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Leonard A. White
Saint Joseph, MI Real Estate Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
4087 Deja Path
Saint Joseph,
MI 49085
Real Estate, Business, Environmental and Municipal
Real Estate, Antitrust, Arbitration & Mediation and Construction
East China University of Politics and Law and East China University of Politics and Law
John R. Colip
Buchanan, MI Real Estate Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and DUI
Sara A. Senica
Buchanan, MI Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Real Estate and Estate Planning
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Municipal and Tax
Real Estate, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
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Free ConsultationAllegan, MI Real Estate Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Criminal 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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Real Estate and Social Security Disability
Ohio Northern University
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Adam Keilen
Kalamazoo, MI Real Estate Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
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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Michael Haddock
Douglas, MI Real Estate Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
University of Illinois - Chicago and Western Michigan University
Attorney Michael Haddock earned a Master of Laws in Commercial Real Estate Law and Development and a Juris Doctor JD with an emphasis in litigation and has years of corporate insurance law and litigation experience. His clients are individuals and businesses throughout the U.S. with a large percentage from Saugatuck, Douglas, Holland, South Haven, Chicago, and Kent, Van Buren Ottawa, and Allegan Counties. He serves our expanded community in issues regarding real estate, wills and trusts and litigation defending contractors, developers, real estate holding companies, assisted living communities, condominium associations, businesses and individuals and...
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Steven Glista
Kalamazoo, MI Real Estate Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Real Estate, Cannabis Law and Communications
University of Oregon School of Law
Steve is a business-focused attorney with a private practice in Kalamazoo. Steve has broad knowledge of branding, advertising and marketing topics, including agency work, content syndication, licensing, and sponsored content in print, broadcast, social and OTT media. Steve also helps clients with transactions in commercial real estate.
Previously, Steve served as Regional Counsel, Europe at Stryker Corporation, where he developed guidelines allowing the company to activate new branding strategies in markets outside the US. Before going in-house for Stryker, Steve was an attorney in the advertising and real estate practice groups at Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn. ...
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Ross Keilen
Kalamazoo, MI Real Estate Law Attorney with 6 years of experience
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
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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Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Collections
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David E. Ryan
Kalamazoo, MI Real Estate Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Employment and Municipal
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 ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Construction and Criminal
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Attorney Shaun Patrick Willis is a trial lawyer. Recognized in Superlawyers for Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and Criminal Litigation. www.wwplc.com Attorney Willis is licensed in all of the State Courts of Michigan, the Supreme Court for the State of Michigan, the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, the United States Federal Court for the Western District of Michigan, and the United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
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Free ConsultationReal Estate, Elder, Family and Health Care
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...
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Real Estate, Agricultural, Business and Foreclosure Defense
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Brett A. Cummings graduated in the top 10% of his class from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and earned his J.D. while working full-time for a subsidiary of Xerox and attending weekend classes. He was one of the founding members and treasurer of the Grand Rapids Weekend Student Association. Brett earned the Certificate of Merit in Equities and Remedies. He spent one year attending Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin before returning to Michigan and finishing up his B.A. in Business Management with a focus on economics and international relations at Western Michigan University. As part of his education, he...
Brad H. Sysol
Kalamazoo, MI Real Estate Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Real Estate, Administrative and Business
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Real Estate, Administrative and Business
Northeastern University School of Law
Ronald E. Baylor
Kalamazoo, MI Real Estate Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Real Estate, Administrative and Business
Wayne State University Law School
Real Estate, Administrative, Business and Construction
Wayne State University Law School
Real Estate, Administrative and Business
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Real Estate, Administrative and Business
University of Arkansas School of Law
Saint Joseph Real Estate Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
Berrien County Legal Services Bureau
(269) 983-7111
Saint Joseph, MI
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Real estate refers to land, as well as anything permanently attached to the land, such as buildings and other structures, and covers more than just the drafting of contracts for the purchase and sale of property. Both federal and state laws regulate real estate transactions. The Federal Fair Housing Act, for example, prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions on account of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Many states have enacted similar legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of certain characteristics.
Attorneys in this field may handle leasing issues, landlord-tenant disputes, eviction proceedings and homeowner association (HOA) problems. Other matters within this practice area include title disputes, mortgages, covenants, easements, and equitable servitudes. Many real estate issues can affect both commercial and individual renters and landlords. Real estate lawyers who represent commercial interests may also focus on land use, zoning, environmental law, or eminent domain issues.
Some states provide a certification for lawyers who have demonstrated experience and competency in the practice of real estate law. These attorneys must meet certain educational, experience, and examination requirements to receive the certification as a specialist.
Deed: The legal document that transfers the ownership of real property from one party to another.
Mortgage: A mortgage is a document signed by a borrower when a loan is made that gives the lender a right to take possession of the property if the borrower fails to repay the loan.
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