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Whether you are building a new community or managing an established one, you need sound legal advice. Our team provides practical legal guidance to Michigan community associations, condominium associations, homeowner associations and developers incorporating innovative online systems that save you time and money. We have built our reputation on ethics, experience and excellence and zealously advocate for our clients, with the goal of finding a resolution that serves your best interests and helps the community thrive.

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Why Associations Must Be Aware of Changes to the Marketable Record Title Act

by | Mar 28, 2023 | Articles,Association Governance,News,Restrictions and Enforcement,Rules and Regulations | 0 Comments

Updated as of March 28, 2023 As discussed in more detail below, the State legislature amended the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) in 2019. While many community...

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Be Aware of Potential Disparate Impact Discrimination Claims in Your Association

by | Mar 24, 2023 | Articles,Association Governance,Bylaws,Discrimination,Fair Housing Issues,News,Restrictions and Enforcement,Rules and Regulations | 0 Comments

In community association administration, disparate impact claims can arise when a seemingly neutral policy or practice has a disproportionate negative impact on a group...

New LGBTQ Protections Impacting Community Associations Signed Into Law

by | Mar 21, 2023 | Association Governance,Discrimination,Fair Housing Issues,News | 0 Comments

On March 16, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill officially expanding Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA), which bars discrimination...

Vollmer, Smith, & Tocco to Speak at CAI Michigan's Conference

Attorneys Jeffrey Vollmer, Amy Smith, & James Tocco to Speak at CAI Michigan’s 2023 Annual Conference & Expo

by | Feb 27, 2023 | Events,News | 0 Comments

Please join Michigan community association attorneys Jeffrey Vollmer, Amy Smith, and James Tocco on Friday, March 3, 2023 for the 2023 CAI Michigan Annual Conference...

Makower Abbate Guerra Wegner Vollmer is Thrilled to Announce that Attorneys Amy Smith and John Finkelmann Have Been Promoted to Partners at the Firm

by | Jan 30, 2023 | Awards and Achievements,News | 0 Comments

Amy, who has been with our team for 7 years and is a recognized expert in real estate and condominium law, was named a “Go to Lawyer” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly in...

Michigan Passes Law Allowing Owners and HOAs to Remove Discriminatory Restrictions from Deeds and Other Recorded Documents

by | Jan 6, 2023 | Articles,Association Governance,Discrimination,Fair Housing Issues,News,Restrictions and Enforcement | 0 Comments

The time is always right to do what is right. Martin Luther King, Jr.  A new Michigan law went into effect on December 13, 2022 called the Discharge of Prohibited...

Makower Abbate Guerra Wegner Vollmer Has Been Named One Of The “Best Law Firms” in 2023 By U.S. News & World Report

by | Nov 3, 2022 | Awards and Achievements,News | 0 Comments

Makower Abbate Guerra Wegner Vollmer PLLC is proud to announce that it has been named one of the “Best Law Firms” for 2023 by U.S. News World Report and Best Lawyers®....

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Attorney Stephen Guerra Named 2023 Best Lawyers

by | Aug 22, 2022 | Awards and Achievements,News | 0 Comments

Attorney Stephen Guerra has been named by The Best Layers in America as one of the Best Lawyers in community association law and real estate law in 2023. Recognition by...

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4 MAGWV Attorneys Named 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

by | Aug 18, 2022 | Awards and Achievements,News | 0 Comments

Michigan Lawyers Amy Smith, Evan Alexander, Sarah Karl & Todd Skowronski named by The Best Layers in America as Ones to Watch in 2023. Amy Smith is recognized for...

ComMunity Association Articles

Why Associations Must Be Aware of Changes to the Marketable Record Title Act

Updated as of March 28, 2023 As discussed in more detail below, the State legislature amended the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) in 2019. While many community associations may not be familiar with the MRTA since its provisions historically have not affected...

Be Aware of Potential Disparate Impact Discrimination Claims in Your Association

In community association administration, disparate impact claims can arise when a seemingly neutral policy or practice has a disproportionate negative impact on a group protected by fair housing laws. For example, communities occasionally ask us whether they can...

New LGBTQ Protections Impacting Community Associations Signed Into Law

On March 16, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill officially expanding Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA), which bars discrimination in employment and housing sectors. The ELCRA now protects against discrimination based on an...

Michigan Passes Law Allowing Owners and HOAs to Remove Discriminatory Restrictions from Deeds and Other Recorded Documents

The time is always right to do what is right. Martin Luther King, Jr.  A new Michigan law went into effect on December 13, 2022 called the Discharge of Prohibited Restrictive Covenants Act (“Act”). This Act gives Michigan property owners and Michigan community...

Leverage the Power of Committees in Homeowners Associations

When you're shopping for a new place to live, you probably consider a lot of factors – location, schools, taxes, and the community itself. You're essentially interviewing the neighborhood to see if it's the right fit for you. But once you move in, it's easy to feel...