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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.
Happy Holidays from the Gallagher Law Firm
December 7th, 2012
Gallagher Law Firm and Gallagher & Associates held their annual joint holday party at the Country Club of Lansing on Friday, December 7, 2012. More than 200 clients and friends attended. Thank you and happy holidays!
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Categories: General
Michigan Lawyers Weekly honors GLF attorney Kate Barnaby
December 6th, 2012
On Thursday, December 6th, 2012, Michigan Lawyers Weekly hosted a luncheon at the Detroit Marriott Troy to honor 20 attorneys with less then ten years of practice experience as Michigan’s Up & Coming Lawyers. GLF Attorney Kate Barnaby was…
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Categories: General
AG's Office Releases Tips for Charitable Giving
November 26th, 2012
The Michigan Nonprofit Association, Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Association of United Ways, and Attorney General Bill Schuette released a brochure, entitled “Giving Wisely,” to give Michigan donors tips on how to give wisely…
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Categories: General
Cash under the mattress not as reliable as a receipt for real property purchases
November 19th, 2012
In an unpublished opinion dated November 15, 2012 in Bennett v Bugbee, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the Saginaw Circuit Court’s order denying plaintiff Robert Bennett’s request to quiet title to real property in his favor because there…
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Categories: Case Summaries
Loan modification requirements are two-way streets
November 16th, 2012
In an unpublished opinion dated November 15, 2012 in Bonsu v Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the Wayne Circuit Court’s order granting summary disposition in favor of the mortgagee. Bonsu initiated this lawsuit afte…
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Categories: Case Summaries
Last Antecedent Rule Used in Hardaway v County of Wayne
November 9th, 2012
In Hardaway v. County of Wayne (http://publicdocs.courts.mi.gov:81/OPINIONS/FINAL/COA/20121030_C300079_47_300079.OPN.PDF) the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the Wayne Circuit Court’s decision regarding statutory construction. The statute gi…
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Categories: Case Summaries
Kate Barnaby named Up & Coming Lawyer for 2012 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
October 26th, 2012
Michigan Lawyers Weekly has named Gallagher Law Firm attorney Kate Barnaby as one of the 20 attorneys selected as Up & Coming Lawyers for 2012. Honorees are chosen based on noteworthy cases, unique practice areas, interesting community or bar-ass…
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Categories: General
GLF Attorney Assists with Cooley Law Speed Networking Event
October 22nd, 2012
On October 18, 2012, GLF attorney Kate (Fetkenhier) Barnaby participated in a Speed Jet Networking Event at Thomas M. Cooley Law School. As a Cooley alumna, Ms. Barnaby was excited to give back and foster enthusiasm in the legal profession with new l…
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Categories: General
Authority of Agent and type of bank account hurdles to summary disposition for check fraud
October 15th, 2012
In an unpublished opinion dated October 9, 2012 in Michalik v JP Morgan Chase Bank, the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the Wayne Circuit Court’s order granting summary disposition in favor of Chase because there was a question of material fact…
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Categories: Banking/Credit Unions
Signature blocks on corporate loan documents matter
October 12th, 2012
In an unpublished opinion dated October 9, 2012 in Marcuz v Steven Premiere Properties & Development, LLC, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the Oakland Circuit Court’s order of judgment following a bench trial that found defendant Steven…
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Categories: Case Summaries