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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.
Dispute foreclosures within the redemption period
October 10th, 2012
In an unpublished opinion dated October 9, 2012 in Tipton v Flagstar Bank, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the Washtenaw Circuit Court’s grant of summary disposition in favor of Flagstar. The Tiptons purchased the subject property in 2002. A…
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Categories: Case Summaries
Pat Gallagher to present Civil Motions at Ingham County Bench-Bar Conference
October 5th, 2012
Pat Gallagher will speak at the Ingham County Bar Association’s Bench-Bar Conference on Saturday, October 6, 2012. The topic will be civil motions. Pat will share some motions drafted by him and other attorneys at the Gallagher Law Firm that ha…
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Categories: Litigation
Decedent's intent in naming account beneficiaries important even if bank protocol not followed
October 3rd, 2012
In an unpublished opinion dated October 2, 2012 in In re Estate of James D. Goodin, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the probate court order equally dividing the proceeds of a bank account between the personal representative and the decedent’…
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Categories: Case Summaries
"No Award" outside possible range of awards for shareholder oppression
September 28th, 2012
In an unpublished opinion dated September 27, 2012 in Ginnard v Advanced Design and Prototype Technologies, Inc., the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the Oakland Circuit Court’s opinion and order denying plaintiff Mark Ginnard’s request for sh…
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Categories: Business Law
Business Courts Bill moves on to the House
September 26th, 2012
On Thursday, September 20, 2012 the Michigan Senate passed its version of HB-5128, which will establish business courts throughout the state. Now that the bill has passed the Senate, it is on to the House for a concurrence vote. According to Section…
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Categories: Business Law
Bill Schuette against the Frank Dodd Act
September 24th, 2012
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has joined the Attorneys General of South Carolina and Oklahoma, along with private party plaintiff’s Competitive Enterprise Institute, State National Bank of Big Spring, and the 60-Plus Association in challe…
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Categories: Banking/Credit Unions
Thank you Community Bankers of Michigan!
September 21st, 2012
Hundreds of Michigan’s leading community bankers converged on Traverse City, Michigan this September for the 2012 Community Bankers of Michigan Convention and Trade Show. The bankers, bank service providers, and exhibitors were able to enjoy scenic…
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Categories: Banking/Credit Unions
Kate Fetkenhier presents Common Title Issues in the Oil and Gas Industry at MAPL seminar
September 21st, 2012
Kate Fetkenhier spoke on the Common Title Issues in the Oil and Gas Industry to a packed crowd at the Michigan Association of Professional Landmen’s 35th Annual Fall Seminar on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at theAmway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapid…
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Categories: Oil and Gas
Attorney Jack Lynch Selected for Inclusion in the “Best Lawyers in America” 2013
September 18th, 2012
Gallagher Law Firm is pleased to announce that Lynch Gallagher attorney John “Jack” Lynch has been selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America for 2013, to be featured in the 19th edition, for his work in the practice area…
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Categories: Oil and Gas
Pat Gallagher Joins DRI's Professionalism and Ethics Committee
September 14th, 2012
Attorney Byron “Pat” Gallagher has been selected to join the Defense Research Institute’s Lawyers Professionalism and Ethics Committee. DRI is the leading organization of defense attorneys and in-house counsel. Membership in DRI pro…
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Categories: General