Ann Arbor, Michigan, Business Lawyer

Experienced legal advice and representation is a critical factor in the success of any business. For clients in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and other cities throughout southeastern Michigan, The Law Office of Paul A. Callam, PLC assists in the following areas of business law:

Business Entity Selection

Formally establishing your business can be the realization of a lifelong dream. However, that dream also has legal realities. Our firm helps clients set up sole proprietorships, corporations, limited liability corporations (LLCs) and partnerships among others. Contact us to get started.

Business Purchases / Buy-Sell Agreements

We assist business owners in negotiating contracts for the sale or purchase of a business, including franchises. We also help our clients in succession and contingency planning.

Non-Compete and Trade Secret Agreements

Clients who own and operate companies with confidential information, intellectual property and sales lists need to protect these assets. Our attorney assists in developing trade secret and non-compete agreements for their business or staff.

Contracts and Leases

Following the establishment of your business, you need ongoing legal representation to oversee the drafting and review of employee contracts, vendor and customer contracts,licensing agreements and property leases. Attorney Paul A. Callam, PLC, works to protect your right and avoid unnecessary litigation.

Manuals and Policies

Our Michigan employer attorney helps companies stay compliant with state and federal regulations, developing manuals and consistent employment policies covering family medical leave (FMLA), wage and hour concerns and other important staff issues.

Contract Disputes and Breaches

Business disputes are inevitable. Our firm handles commercial litigation and arbitration involving business contract disputes.

Insurance Coverage Issues / Bad Faith

We represent our business clients in insurance disputes and bad faith claims against their insurance company. If you paid a significant sum of money for a policy, you are entitled to the benefits of that policy.

Protect Yourself in Today's Commercial Real Estate Market

Real Estate Transactions and Litigation

If you have purchased or sold residential or commercial property and discovered that the seller or buyer did not live up to his or her obligations, please contact us. We will assist you in negotiating or litigating disputes over title, boundaries, and failure to disclose defects, among others.

Construction Litigation

Our firm is dedicated to planning and pro-active measures so that the potential for disputes is minimized. However, when disputes do arise, we are fully capable of aggressively representing your interests, whether it involves asserting a claim for compensation on your behalf, or defending claims made against you. A significant part of our construction litigation practice includes liens and bond claims. We represent developers, construction companies, subcontractors, and material suppliers in all payment and performance issues.

Zoning

You should not confront a local zoning board over a zoning dispute without legal representation. Contact our firm to represent you in zoning variance requests, zoning violation actions, or any alleged nuisance claim.

Find Legal Solutions for Your Business and Real Estate Challenges

For more information, or to schedule an appointment with Attorney Paul Callam, please contact us online or call us at 734-995-9908.