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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Our alternative dispute resolution attorneys are qualified to provide all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including:

Arbitration
Case evaluation
Early neutral evaluation
Mediation (Evaluative and Facilitative)
Collaborative practice

Our mediators and arbitrators are attorneys with extensive experience in various areas of law, including:

Commercial / Business / Contracts
Construction
Domestic relations and family law
Environmental
General civil litigation
Labor and employment law
Probate / Guardianships / Trusts / Estates / Conservatorships
Professional liability
Real estate
Securities disputes
Torts / Products liability / Negligence

Our goal is to help you resolve your dispute and achieve an agreeable result as quickly and economically as possible. Many of our attorneys have the experience, training, and certification required by various agencies, including:

American Arbitration Association
National Association of Securities Dealers
Federal and State Courts

News

Apr 2 2020
Michigan Increases and Expands Benefits for Workers Affected by COVID-19
By: Nikole L. Canute and Regina M. Gilmour
Recently, Governor Whitmer announced that Michigan had signed an agreement with the United States Secretary of Labor, so that it can provide expanded unemployment benefits to eligible employees.
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Apr 2 2020
Curtis Underwood Provides Details on the CARES Act on WOOD AM
On April 1, 2020, Curtis Underwood joined the WOOD AM morning show to discuss the CARES Act.
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Apr 1 2020
Client Alert - The SBA Paycheck Protection Program Forgives Loans to Small Businesses for Eight Weeks of Payroll, Rent, and Utility Payments; Loan Applications Will Be Accepted Beginning Friday, April 3, 2020
By: Daniel R. Kubiak and Michael J. Huff
On March 27, 2020, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). One of the most noteworthy provisions of the Act is a new $349,000,000,000 Paycheck Protection Program of loans to be made by your local bank to small businesses, guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”).
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Apr 1 2020
DOL Issues Rules for FFCRA Coronavirus-Related Paid Leaves
By: Nikole L. Canute
On April 1, 2020, the Department of Labor issued temporary rules addressing implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
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Mar 31 2020
Chris Matthysse Explains in MiBiz Article That Sales of Businesses May Be Put Off Due to the COVID-19 Crisis
On March 29, 2020, Chris Matthysse was interviewed by MiBiz regarding businesses holding off from transitioning or exiting.
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Our attorneys are qualified to act as neutral mediators or arbitrators, and handle a wide variety of litigation matters as well. Please visit our Civil Litigation Practice Area to learn more about our litigation services.

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