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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.
Thank You Valerie Lawver!
June 26th, 2013
After seven years, The Gallagher Law Firm says goodbye to Senior Paralegal, Valerie Lawver. Valerie is a certified paralegal with more than 21 years of experience. Valerie was responsible for assisting the firm’s attorneys with a large number of ca…
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Categories: General
Funny Living Will Form
June 25th, 2013
I, _______________, being of sound mind and body, do not wish to be kept alive indefinitely by artificial means. Under no circumstances should my fate be put in the hands of lawyers/doctors/hospitals interested in simply running up the bills. If a re…
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Categories: General
Notice of Business Court Implementation
June 25th, 2013
Wayne County Circuit Court is implementing a Business Court docket on July 1, 2013. The Supreme Court appointed Judge Daniel Ryan, Judge Jeanne Stempien, and Judge Brian Sullivan as Business Court Judges. All Business Court cases must be eFiled and w…
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Categories: Business Law
Attorney David J. Williams joins GLF
June 20th, 2013
Attorney David J. Williams has joined the Gallagher Law Firm with offices in Lansing, Detroit, Mount Pleasant, and Grand Rapids. Mr. Williams will focus his practice on business, banking, and real estate. David graduated magna cum laude from Oral Rob…
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Good Luck Rebecca Stephen!
May 1st, 2013
The Gallagher Law Firm wishes paralegal Rebecca Stephen the best of luck as she moves on after graduating from Thomas M. Cooley Law School summa cum laude. Rebecca began working for the Gallagher Law Firm while completing Lansing Community College…
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Thank you Jennifer Gorzynski
April 29th, 2013
Jennifer Gorzynski served as the Gallagher Law Firm, PLC Office Administrator for seven years. She was responsible for the business operation and billing functions of the firm. Prior to employment with the firm, she worked in the real estate and cons…
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Categories: General
Collecting on Money Judgments
April 23rd, 2013
When a plaintiff files a lawsuit, he may think he will be awarded a sum of money if he is successful; however, this not exactly the case. The successful plaintiff is not awarded money, rather, he receives a money judgment. It is his job (or his attor…
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Categories: General
Steps Required for an Assignment of Rents
April 19th, 2013
Michigan law permits borrowers to assign rents from their commercial and industrial properties (other apartments with less than six units and family residences) to their lenders as security for their loan. The lender, however, may only collect the re…
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Categories: Real Estate Law
Pierangeli, Riemland, and Slough appointed County Public Administrators
April 12th, 2013
On April 1, 2013, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette appointed Scott Pierangeli, Jim Riemland, and Paul Slough to serve as public administrators. Pierangeli will serve in Kalamazoo County, Riemland will serve in Berrien County, and Slough will s…
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Categories: Estate Planning
Judges named to serve on Michigan’s new Business Courts
April 5th, 2013
The Michigan Supreme Court has appointed the following 18 judges to serve on Michigan’s new business courts: 3rd Circuit Court (Wayne) — Judge Jeanne Stempien 22nd Circuit Court (Washtenaw) — Judge Archie Brown 31st Circuit Court (St. Clair) …
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Categories: Business Law