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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.

Ratification of Past Corporate Actions

According to Michigan Law an incorporated Michigan Company must hold a annual Shareholder meeting. This is a great opportunity to discuss businesses accomplishments, cast a vote on needed items and to discuss how to grow the company. There are a few… Read More
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Categories: Business Law

Estate Planning for Baby Boomers

Originally published in WealthCounsel Newsletter July 2013 The boomers are coming! That’s the gist of the many reports and news stories that have been published in the last few years. It seems that every week there are at least a few new stories wh… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning

"Practicing" Happiness

Originally published at Atticus Online “There’s been a dramatic shift in how psychologists view happiness. Conventional wisdom holds that if we work hard and apply ourselves, success will follow. And once we are successful, we’ll be… Read More
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Categories: General

Gallagher Holiday Luncheon 2013

We’d like to thank all who attended our Holiday Luncheon at The Country Club of Lansing, hosted alongside Gallagher & Associates, CPAs. We had a great time connecting with both friends and colleagues. Happy Holidays from us to you! Read More
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Categories: General

GLF Ranked in 2014 "Best Law Firms"

The Gallagher Law Firm, PLC has been ranked in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® in the following area: Metropolitan Awards: Tier 2, Grand Rapids, Oil & Gas Law Firms included in the 201… Read More
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Categories: General

Help Us Reach 100 LinkedIn Followers by the New Year!

Please help us hit our goal of 100 LinkedIn followers by January 1, 2014! We want to start our New Year off with new followers to share with. Our LinkedIn is a great way to stay in touch with the firm, receive interesting legal news and keep updated… Read More
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Categories: General

5 Ways to Get Inside a Conference on a Budget

From Above The Law 11/11/3013 Article Above the Law–Conferencing on a Budget “Legal and industry conferences can provide great educational and networking opportunities for solo and small firm lawyers; particularly those just starting out.… Read More
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Categories: General

Law Firm Marketing: Asking for Business?

“I’ve lectured thousands of attorneys over the years on the subject of marketing, and almost without exception they tell me, “I don’t want to sound desperate or too aggressive when I’m marketing. I don’t want to so… Read More
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Categories: General

Michael Jackson's Estate Battle

Even in death, Michael Jackson remains controversial. Jackson’s estate is still battling with the IRS, almost five years after The King of Pop’s death. Read an excerpt from the Forbes articles below: “It’s possible that the legacy… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning

Estate Planning: Just Like Real Estate and Vacation

One question always asked at the seminars I give on living trusts and estate planning is: “How much does ‘it’ cost?” In a sense that question qualifies as an “oxymoron, meaning a phrase which is incongruous (not consistent with what is logi… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning