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Schwartz Law Firm in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is a well-respected firm that is focused on your needs and provides professional representation that is tailored to your goals. Our attorneys have been serving community needs in a wide range of practice areas since 1972. At our firm, "experienced, successful and responsive" are not mere words, but part of our mission statement. Since our law firm was established, our Michigan lawyers have been dedicated to providing individual and small business clients with legal advice that is honest and effective.

You can be confident when our legal team is on your side. Our goal is to keep you informed as we help you obtain the results you want. We are here to help you every step of the way to navigate the waters of your particular legal concern. Our lawyers and legal staff are proud of the experienced assistance and representation that we provide to our clients in complex and practical matters including the following: Divorce; Employment Law; Criminal Law; Business and Corporate Law; Personal Injury; Veterans Law.

When you step into the Schwartz Law Firm, you will immediately realize that you are being treated with the utmost of respect. We treat our clients the way we would want to be treated — like friends trusting us with important business to be taken care of. Every member of our staff is dedicated to resolving your legal matter as efficiently and cost-consciously as possible.

Areas of Law

Additional Areas of Law: Credit Union Law, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Areas of Law Description

At the Schwartz Law Firm, our knowledgeable Michigan attorneys are qualified to represent clients in the areas of:

- Family Law

Whether you are going through a divorce, a child custody dispute or a paternity action, we have the experience and understanding to help you through straightforward or complex legal matters. At the Schwartz Law Firm, our attorneys are here to guide you through the legal process, taking care to avoid placing any more stress or burdens on your family during this difficult time. Our family law firm represents clients in the Detroit area who need effective legal assistance to deal with problems involving: prenuptial and postnuptial issues; personal protection orders; divorce and legal separation; division of marital property and debt; spousal support; paternity disputes; child custody and visitation; child support; interstate support and custody issues.

- Employment Law

At the Schwartz Law Firm in Farmington Hills, Michigan, our employment attorneys have experience litigating complex cases related to workplace matters and advising businesses on compliance with employment laws. Our employment law attorneys handle a wide array of legal matters: Sexual, racial, national origin and other harassment; Discrimination; Race and national origin discrimination; Gender and pregnancy discrimination; Age discrimination; Religious discrimination; Disability discrimination; Wage and hour violations and fringe benefit issues; Overtime, minimum wage and pay practices; Retaliation and whistleblower protection; Wrongful discharge; Employment policies; Unemployment benefits; Regulatory compliance issues; Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"); Civil rights violations; COBRA issues; Insurance benefits.

- Criminal Defense

At the Schwartz Law Firm, our criminal defense attorneys are dedicated to aggressive representation of clients accused of crimes, whether misdemeanor or felony, in state or federal court. We will never enter into a plea bargain simply to avoid trial. Plea negotiations will be explored and accepted only if clients believe it is in their best interest to enter into the plea bargain. We file the necessary pre-trial motions, insist on running the preliminary exam and prepare our defense with an eye for trial. We never relieve the prosecution of its burden of going forward at any stage of the proceeding. We represent clients in state and federal courts for all misdemeanor and felony criminal charges, such as: DUI, sex crimes, cocaine possession and distribution; narcotics possession and distribution; traffic, DLAD and driver's license restoration; minor in possession; police brutality, false arrest, or imprisonment; fraud.

- Business Law

At the Schwartz Law Firm in Farmington Hills, Michigan, our business attorneys have a long history of getting successful results for our clients who own and operate small- to medium-sized businesses. Business clients who come to us for effective legal help in forming their companies often return to us after the start-up for help with their annual reports, corporate minutes and annual meeting documentation, employee policies and personnel issues, or commercial litigation matters. We are not a tax law firm nor are we financial planners. However, we advise individuals on a number of financial matters related to personal and household finances, which may intersect with and affect business holdings. We are prepared to advise small business owners and others on matters of personal finance such as the following: Property division in divorce; Business valuations; Wills and trusts; Personal bankruptcy; Chapter 7 bankruptcy; Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

- Estate Planning

At the Schwartz Law Firm in Farmington Hills, Michigan, our wills and trusts lawyers have been helping clients just like you since our firm was established in 1972. Because our wills and trusts lawyers are familiar with all state and federal laws regarding estate planning, we provide experienced and insightful legal representation. Hiring a knowledgeable estate planning attorney is beneficial because it allows you to: create a living wills trust; plan a business succession; reduce taxes for your heirs; choose durable powers of attorney; take charge of health care directives; avoid probate court and inheritance tax; choose a guardianship or conservatorship; make medical decisions while you are still healthy.

- Commercial & Industrial Property Tax Appeals

Michigan has been one of the hardest hit states in the nation as the subprime lending crisis and the fall of the auto industry have triggered massive unemployment, foreclosures and a stagnant local economy. In response, local governments have tried to preserve their tax base revenue: where municipalities were once happy to track the rise of commercial and industrial real estate values, they are now reluctant to assess property at their true cash value. Many commercial and industrial property owners will receive tax assessments that fail to accurately reflect the value of their vacant retail spaces, substantial deferred maintenance needs or shuttered industrial buildings. At the Schwartz Law Firm in Farmington Hills, Michigan, we have experience in industrial and commercial property tax appeals, and we can help you achieve significant tax savings.

- Personal Injury

From our law office in Farmington Hills, Michigan, our personal injury attorneys represent both plaintiff and defendants in Detroit and southeastern Michigan. When our law firm was established in 1972 to serve our community's needs, we decided we wanted to offer full-service legal representation that was based on honesty and integrity. When clients come to us with a need for personal injury advice, we are able to offer experienced, professional legal guidance. Our personal injury attorneys have handled a range of cases from motor vehicle accident and dog bite cases to nursing home abuse cases and wrongful death. We are well qualified to evaluate potential medical malpractice claims as well, and advise clients as to the best course of action based on our experience. The Schwartz Law Firm has a successful track record in getting results for our clients' cases. We are well qualified to evaluate potential medical malpractice claims as well, and advise clients as to the best course of action based on our experience.

- Veterans Law

Schwartz Law Firm is a member of Lawyers for Veterans Claims (LVC). LVC is a national veterans' law practice located in Michigan. We are attorneys dedicated to helping those who bravely served our country get the benefits they were promised for their military service. As many veterans know or quickly discover, pursuing a claim before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is complex and anything but user friendly. Congress intended the process for obtaining veterans benefits be as pro-claimant as possible. However, the reality is that the government often seeks to protect its own interests. That is why you need a lawyer who specializes in this area of the law. You need a lawyer who will fight hard for your rights.

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Office Locations

• USA - Michigan, Farmington Hills - Main Office