- Divorce
- Child Support
- Spousal SupportAs knowledgeable Divorce Attorneys we understand the emotional and financial issues that arise when a divorce becomes inevitable. We can often obtain immediate relief for our clients via court order upon the initial filing of the divorce, including immediate protection of bank accounts and other financial accounts, immediate protection of your personal property, obtaining spousal support, and obtaining attorney fees. Similarly, we can also often obtain immediate personal protection orders when faced with a violent spouse.
- Criminal DefenseState Bar of Michigan, Real Property, Law Practice Management, Family Law, and Criminal Law sections; Lapeer County Bar Association, et al
- DUI/DWIIf you've been arrested and charged with drunk driving in Lapeer County Michigan, you need to hire a skilled drunk driving attorney. Many people seem to feel that if they've been charged with drunk driving in Lapeer that they face automatic conviction on the charge and that it is pointless to fight the drunk driving charges pending against them. At MetamoraLawyers.com we strongly disagree with that assumption. We are skilled at fighting drunk driving charges and with the right defense, you may be able to fight your drunk driving charges successfully in Lapeer. After all, why should you automatically just accept a guilty conviction if there is the possibility that you could end up with a lesser charge or even no charges or penalties being levied against you?
- Wrongful Death
- Traffic ViolationsTraffic offense convictions have a serious impact on your rates of insurance and on your insurability. They also can rise to the level of potential license suspensions or revocations. Moving violations such as speeding, driving while license suspended, or even running a red light may pose serious consequences to you. These convictions can also adversely impact your driving history and automobile insurance rates for years. For these reasons, the attorneys at Kohl, Harris, Nolan, McCarthy, P.C. vigorously defend these matters based upon years of experience handling these matters.
- Robbery
- Burglary
- White Collar CrimesIn the criminal arena, when you need a lawyer you need one now. If you have been charged, or expect to be charged with a crime, you should consult with our experienced attorneys immediately. Simply put, the first call you make should be to us. Our attorneys have extensive experience in criminal litigation and handle every type of criminal matter, both misdemeanor and felony; both adult and juvenile. Decisions are required to be made at every step of a criminal case, from the initial investigation, to the charge, through trial, and any appeal. Quite literally, these decisions may have life-altering consequences for you. You should have an attorney by your side that can effectively negotiate for you and explain the process and its ramifications. We are uniquely qualified to counsel and advise you every step of the way. We have handled hundreds of cases in district and circuit courts throughout the State of Michigan, ranging from local ordinance violations to first degree murder and white-collar crime. The various types of criminal matters we routinely handle are...
- MisdemeanorsWhen being investigated for or charged with a crime, we understand that it is a very stressful time. It is important to have experienced professionals that are also successful trial lawyers. We defend misdemeanors to felonies and have done so for many years. Many times we are able to work out deals with the Prosecutor’s office, avoiding a trial. If needed, we are experienced trial attorneys and will try your case. Try to find the most experienced criminal defense lawyer. He is the one who will get the most respect from the prosecutor's office and your judge. He will be in a far superior position to advise you whether to go to trial; or, if the case is not likely to result in a jury saying "Not Guilty," that attorney can do the necessary investigation, and pre-trial motion work and will usually obtain far superior results for you by knowing exactly when to strike a "plea-bargain" and thereby obtain a far superior overall result.
- Embezzlement
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Murder
- Homicide
- Arson
- Forgery
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Corporate LawSince 1966, Mr. Harris had practiced in Wayne, Oakland and Lapeer Counties and the surrounding communities in nearly every type of litigation. The primary focus of his practice was tort litigation specializing in tread rubber, propane gas, personal injury, automobile negligence, and medical malpractice. Other areas of his expertise included general business and corporate law, real estate and estate planning. He was instrumental in setting up the Mediation Panel for Lapeer Circuit Court. Fittingly, in 2006, the year of his death, Mr. Harris had been posthumously awarded the distinction of “Super Lawyer” in the first year of such recognition of distinguished legal professionals here in Michigan.
- Business FormationWe can help you decide on the type of business entity that is best suited for your company. We will prepare and file the organizational documents necessary for all Michigan corporate entities (articles of incorporation or organization; bylaws, partnership or operating agreements; incorporator / organizational certificates, minutes of initial board of directors or managers meeting; minutes of initial shareholder's meeting).
- Business DisputesAn often overlooked fact is that in today’s business environment, most litigation is prosecuted by business against business. Lawyers that are experienced in the courtroom are a must for any business, large or small. Our firm offers vigorous representation in business-related litigation. We represent corporations, limited liability companies, as well as their shareholders, corporate officers and directors, members and managers in a wide variety of contract and other business disputes.
- Business TransactionsWe have extensive experience in negotiating and documenting a wide variety of business transactions involving real estate, purchase agreements, partnership agreements, partnership dissolutions, and other contracts.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Wrongful Termination
- Employment Discrimination
- Employment ContractMr. Nolan is a litigation and trial advocacy specialist, having litigated cases in over 23 different Michigan Circuit Courts, various Probate and District Courts, the Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court, as well as in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, and the Northern District of Ohio. In 1999, Mr. Nolan served as counsel on the 9th largest jury verdict rendered in the State of Michigan for that year. Representing numerous business, municipal, individual interests over the years, Mr. Nolan’s practice has concentrated in the areas of corporate defense and contract litigation, building, zoning, and municipal law, employment contract and discrimination law, environmental law, premises liability, consumer and “lemon law aspects of personal injury litigation, wills, estate planning, and real estate matters. Mr. Nolan was selected as a student advisor/court liaison for the first ever Michigan Supreme Court “Court Community Connections” accessibility and outreach program designed to educate high school students on the issues before and inner-workings of a Supreme Court argument.
- Employment LitigationAt the law office of Kohl, Harris, Nolan, McCarthy, we represent both employees and employers in work related matters. Employment law is a growing area and many federal, state, and local laws and rules affect the employment relationship. We recognize that employment litigation can be especially difficult on a business due to the cost of litigation and the business interruption. As a result, we also advise employers on good business practices to prevent employee dissatisfaction from arising into litigation. We have handled a variety of employment law matters including the following...
- Sexual Harassment
- Real Estate Litigation
- Premises Liability
- Construction LitigationMs. Litton is a litigation attorney focusing in the areas of personal injury, divorce, medical malpractice, insurance defense, consumer law, auto negligence, product liability, construction law, corporate law, business law, municipal law, probate and estate litigation and appellate work.
- Land Use and ZoningWhether commercial or residential property is the focus of your investment or development scheme, the old saw of “look before you leap” is universally applicable. Allowable uses under diverse zoning schemes must be known before any investment is made, building is constructed or use considered. Put our experience to work for you. Our firm will assist you in understanding in advance your options for location, building site and land use compatibility in the zoning district that you target.
- Personal InjuryIn your free consultation, we will also discuss the possible types of damages you may be able to recover. For example, plaintiffs may recover compensation for injuries and lost wages and other damages suffered. In personal injury matters, you pay us on a contingency. This means that, other than the actual costs, you would pay us a percentage of your recovery rather than by the hour or project. If you do not recover by way of a settlement, verdict or arbitration award, you will not have to pay attorney fees.
- Medical MalpracticeWhen something goes wrong, patients are often left wondering if or how a mistake may have occurred. At Kohl, Harris, Nolan, McCarthy, P.C., we help people who have been injured by medical malpractice. If a patient has been seriously injured by a hospital’s negligence, a doctor's negligence, or patient confidentiality has been compromised by an unauthorized disclosure of private medical information, contact an attorney from our firm.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Estate PlanningEstate Planning is necessary to determine how to dispose of your assets upon your death after you have spent a lifetime in accumulating those assets. It was your hard work and effort which built your nest egg and it should be you who will determine how your assets pass after you are gone. If you should die without a legal document like a will or trust, often the State will decide who gets what with little to no regard for your wishes or your heirs’ needs.
- WillsProbate not only distributes the property of a deceased person, but it allows heirs and potential heirs to file objections to the deceased’s will and the distribution plan. Some objections include, but are not limited to, that the will was not authentic; that the will was not the last will and testament of the deceased; that there exists a codicil (amendment) to the will which has not been admitted to probate; and the possibility of fraud, forgery or undue influence.
- Power of AttorneyEstate Planning is not just limited to preparing to dispose of your assets and who will serve as your representative. For example, if you currently have minor children, who will be their guardian after you pass? In the event a catastrophic injury renders you unable to make medical decisions for yourself, have you designated a Patient Advocate or a Medical Power of Attorney (commonly known as a living will)? It is better to be prepared for these possibilities so your friends and family know your intentions and you will not be asking them to make extremely difficult decisions with no guidance.
- Probate