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Whether you are building a new community or managing an established one, you need sound legal advice. Our team of community association attorneys provides practical legal guidance to Michigan 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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Specialized attorneys dedicated to Michigan community associations, homeowners associations, condominium associations and developers.

24/7 online access to all collection and restriction enforcement matters through our innovative MAGC portal.

Expansive support staff providing prompt and effective assistance.

Lecturers for the State Bar of Michigan, Community Association Institute (CAI), Michigan Chapter, and United Condominium Owners of Michigan (UCOM).

Offices in Farmington Hills, St. Clair Shores and Ann Arbor to provide added convenience to our clients in Michigan, as well as the ability to support clients throughout the United States.

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Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

by | Sep 6, 2023 | Awards and Achievements,News | 0 Comments

Managing Partner Stephen M. Guerra has been selected to the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the...

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Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®

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We are proud to announce that six of the firm's attorneys have received recognition in the 2024 editions of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in...

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Mastering Condo Maintenance: Why Legal Guidance is Key for Crafting a Responsibility Matrix

by | Aug 25, 2023 | Articles,Bylaws,Common Elements,News | 0 Comments

A responsibility matrix is a summary of association and co-owner responsibilities for maintenance, repair, and replacement of the condominium common elements and units....

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Reconsidering the “Open and Obvious” Doctrine: Implications of the Michigan Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision

by | Aug 8, 2023 | Articles,Common Elements,News,Property Damage | 0 Comments

In a significant ruling that affects property owners throughout the state, including Michigan’s community associations, the Michigan Supreme Court substantially altered...

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Free Webinar – How Your Bylaw Provisions Impact Your Bottom Line

by | Jun 20, 2023 | Events,News | 0 Comments

How Your Bylaw Provisions Impact Your Bottom Line Review the recording of our MAGWV Webinar from July 2023 Not all governing documents are created equal! Learn from...

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Your Accountant Wants You to Know About Section 57 of the Condo Act

by | May 22, 2023 | Articles,Association Governance,Books and Records,News | 0 Comments

Condominium associations with annual revenues exceeding $20,000.00 should take specific note that Section 57(2) of the Michigan Condominium Act provides that an...

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Delayed Decisions on Accommodation Requests Lead to Trouble

by | Apr 20, 2023 | Articles,Discrimination,Fair Housing Issues,News,Pets | 0 Comments

A recent federal court decision in U.S. v. The Dorchester Owners Association, No. 20-1396 (E.D. Penn. Jan. 25, 2023), is instructive as to how boards of directors can...

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Service Dog Appropriately Barred from Workplace

by | Apr 17, 2023 | Articles,Discrimination,Fair Housing Issues,News,Pets | 0 Comments

Condominium and homeowner's associations are seeing an increase in the number of requests for accommodation of emotional support animals. That has correlated to rising...

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Short-Term Lessors Lose Another Appeal

by | Apr 6, 2023 | Articles,Bylaws,News,Restrictions and Enforcement | 0 Comments

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion in Apache Hills Property Owners Association, Inc. v Sears Nichols Cottages, LLC (Docket No. 360554) which...

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Mastering Condo Maintenance: Why Legal Guidance is Key for Crafting a Responsibility Matrix

A responsibility matrix is a summary of association and co-owner responsibilities for maintenance, repair, and replacement of the condominium common elements and units. Because condominium master deeds, even when clearly drafted, can be complicated and often...

Reconsidering the “Open and Obvious” Doctrine: Implications of the Michigan Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision

In a significant ruling that affects property owners throughout the state, including Michigan’s community associations, the Michigan Supreme Court substantially altered premises liability law. On July 28, 2023, the Court ruled in the cases of Kandil-Elsayed v. F &...

Your Accountant Wants You to Know About Section 57 of the Condo Act

Condominium associations with annual revenues exceeding $20,000.00 should take specific note that Section 57(2) of the Michigan Condominium Act provides that an independent certified public accountant must perform an annual review or audit of the association’s...

Delayed Decisions on Accommodation Requests Lead to Trouble

A recent federal court decision in U.S. v. The Dorchester Owners Association, No. 20-1396 (E.D. Penn. Jan. 25, 2023), is instructive as to how boards of directors can put their associations at risk when they fail to make timely final decisions on accommodation...

Service Dog Appropriately Barred from Workplace

Condominium and homeowner's associations are seeing an increase in the number of requests for accommodation of emotional support animals. That has correlated to rising numbers of disability discrimination lawsuits and claims of failure to accommodate. Educated board...