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The Gallagher Law Firm with offices in Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Grand Rapids, and Detroit provides a variety of legal services across Michigan for corporate and individual clients. Our AV-rated, highly experienced attorneys offer responsive and efficient representation. Learn why our clients consider the Gallagher Law Firm to be a trusted, insightful and experienced partner for their legal needs.
MSU Agriculture Expo 2013
July 17th, 2013
We hope our Ag clients are enjoying the Ag Expo! The event features the latest in technology in agricultural production and current research findings from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources faculty, MSU AgBioResearch scientists and MSU…
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Categories: General
Upcoming AAPL Events
July 16th, 2013
Pooling Seminar on August 1, 2013 at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids $250 for AAPL members, $375 for non-members; the price goes up $50 after July 18th! Field Landman Seminar on August 22, 2013 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City Free to A…
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Categories: Oil and Gas
Attorney Pat Gallagher Joins NALFA
July 11th, 2013
Byron P. Gallagher, Jr. of the Gallagher Law Firm, with offices in Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids, has been admitted as a member of The National Association of Legal Fee Analysis (NALFA). NALFA is a 501(c)(6) professional association headquartered…
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Expert Witness: Reasonableness of Attorney Fees
July 10th, 2013
I frequently testify as an expert witness for parties as to the reasonableness of attorney fees. In Michigan, the party requesting an award of attorney fees bears the burden of proving the reasonableness of the fees requested. First, the trial judge…
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Categories: General
Duress as a Defense: An Offer You Can Refuse
July 9th, 2013
We frequently hear defendants claim they were forced to enter into a contract under duress and should be excused from performing under the contract. However, few attorneys know that in Michigan [t]o succeed with respect to a claim of duress, [defenda…
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AAPL Pooling Seminar
July 8th, 2013
The AAPL Pooling Seminar will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This Seminar is a one-day program designed to give an in-depth overview of the pooling process. Pooling is defined as the bringing t…
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Categories: Oil and Gas
Lessons Learned From Older Lawyers
July 3rd, 2013
In his Above the Law article, Brian Tannebaum explores “lessons learned” from a 75-year-old colleague. Tannebaum explains the advantages of Bar conventions, and his interactions with an older lawyer. He emphazises that though Bar conventi…
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MAPL Annual Golf Outing 2013
July 2nd, 2013
This year’s MAPL Annual Golf Outing for MAPL Members will be held at the Buck’s Run Golf Club in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on July 26, 2013 with a 9:00 A.M. shotgun! MAPL members and their guests are invited to participate in a day of golfing, fun,…
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Categories: Oil and Gas
Think Like a Lawyer
July 1st, 2013
In his article, “The Warm Glow”, Gary Kinder explores whether or not lawyers should really write like lawyers. Kinder explains the “glow” lawyers feel while throwing around legal jargon isn’t necessarily beneficial to an…
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Categories: General
Did You Know?
June 27th, 2013
Did you know that The Michigan Online Oil and Gas Information System allows the public to search for selected oil, gas, and UIC data from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality databases? This database includes basic information on wells, p…
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Categories: Oil and Gas