- Business TransactionsThe Firm represents entrepreneurs and privately-held entities in all aspects of their business activities. Â In business transactions, the Firm represents business owners in commercial transactions including the purchase and sale of businesses, employment matters, software development and licensing, and trademark and copyright issues.
- Employment Contract
- Employment LitigationMcClelland & Anderson is outside counsel to the Michigan Realtors® and the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The firm represents developers, builders, and other property owners in the development, financing, sale, purchase, and leasing of property. The firm advises business and property owners and represents them in court and at administrative proceedings in commercial and employment disputes as well as land use, construction, and title matters.
- Severance Agreement
- Real Estate LitigationLitigation in state and federal courts in commercial litigation including construction, construction lien, employment, business, and real estate disputes.
- Construction LitigationSince its founding, the firm has had the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was selected for the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers based on its rating by other lawyers. Best Lawyers ranks the firm as Tier 1 in Real Estate Law, Real Estate Litigation, Construction Litigation, Land Use and Zoning.
- Real Estate TransactionsSpecializing in real estate sales and development, and the regulation of the real estate industry, the Firm represents the Michigan Realtors®, numerous local Realtor® associations, and individual brokerage companies throughout Michigan, the Home Builders Association of Michigan, developers, and property owners.
- Land Use and ZoningMr. Pierson is a past Chairperson of the State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section 2014-2015, and chaired the Zoning and Land Use Committee of the State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section from 2002 to 2013.
- Estate PlanningIn late 2018, we lost our partner and friend, Greg McClelland. Greg was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service, he obtained his law degree from the University of Illinois and began his 40 year law career in 1978. He was a founding partner of McClelland & Anderson, LLP in 1996. Greg served as general counsel to both the Michigan Realtors® and the Home Builders of Michigan for many decades. His practice also focused on all types of real estate-related litigation at both the trial and appellate level. Greg received numerous awards during his legal career including recognition in The Best Lawyers of America for his work in construction and real estate litigation. It was a privilege to practice law with Greg and also very entertaining. He is greatly missed.
- Foreclosure® in support of real estate brokers and agents on issues relating generally to the interpretation of Michigan’s foreclosure laws. The case established important legal principles under Michigan’s foreclosure by advertisement and redemption laws and the voidability of allegedly defective foreclosure sales.