Muskegon Legal Aid
Practice Areas
Bowen Hoogstra Law Office’s Muskegon attorneys have over 37 years of combined experience. They are well-rounded in several practice areas outlined below. If you are interested in learning more about Bowen Hoogstra Law Office’s firm, or more about the areas in which they specialized, call or email to schedule your consultation.
Law and compliance influences all areas of the corporate and business environment, and various complex legal challenges confront business owners and managers. A Bowen Hoogstra Law Office Muskegon business lawyer provides clients with reliable and effective representation in legal matters that arise every day in the business context.
Business Law Focus Areas
- Asset Transactions
- Business Contracts
- Corporate Governance Matters
- Entity Status
- Employment Law
- Financing Issues
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Operating Agreements
- Ownership Agreements
- Partner & Shareholder Disputes
- Trade Marks
Not all cases go to trial, some are settled outside of court; however, the experienced attorneys at Bowen Hoogstra Law Offices are committed to providing a full spectrum of litigation services. If a problem arises that cannot be resolved without proceeding with a lawsuit, the attorneys at Bowen Hoogstra Law Offices will engage in litigation and guide you through the process.
Civil Litigation Focus Areas
- Arbitration
- Commercial Disputes
- Construction Liens
- Contract Interpretation
- Defective Goods or Services
When your business’s usual methods for collecting its accounts receivable are not producing the results you desire, Michigan law provides several different causes of action which empower the courts to help you get paid for the goods and/or services you rendered. Learn more about collections to see if you need to consult with a Muskegon lawyer.
Accounts Receivable Focus Areas
- Creditor’s Claims
- Debt Collection
- Garnishments
Probate Court presides over three different areas, Decedent’s Estates, Conservatorships and Guardianships. When a person dies, his or her estate may have to go through probate, depending on what arrangements they may have had before death, such as a trust. Bowen Hoogstra Law Office’s Muskegon lawyers are extremely familiar with the areas probate courts.
Probate Focus Areas
- Conservatorships
- General Guardianships
- Limited Guardianships
- Temporary Guardianships
One of Bowen Hoogstra Law Offices’ primary objectives is to provide the highest quality legal services in real estate matters. In Michigan, we have established ourselves with our hard work, dedication to client’s needs, and our delivery of quality professional services in a timely and cost-sensitive manner.
Real Estate Law Focus Areas
- Boundary & Easement Disputes
- Broker & Agent Matters
- Conveying Real Property
- Deeds
- Easements
- Eminent Domain Disputes
- Environmental Law
- Land Use Issues
- Real Estate Finance Matters
- Title Disputes
- Water Law
- Underground Storage Tanks
- Zoning & Building Permits
Each Muskegon attorney at Bowen Hoogstra Law Offices is committed to providing a full spectrum of litigation services. If a problem arises that cannot be resolved without proceeding with a lawsuit, the attorneys at Bowen Hoogstra Law Offices will engage in litigation.
Estate Planning Focus Areas
- Codicils
- Gifts & Charitable Donations
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Medical Power of Attorney
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
- Children’s Trusts
- Education Trusts
- Family Trusts
- Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts
- Grantor Retained Interest Trusts
- Irrevocable Trusts
As you or your loved ones’ age, many of you will need to make some difficult choices with regard to long-term care, preserving your assets, transferring assets to your spouse or children, maintaining eligibility for Medicaid, and obtaining assistance from Medicaid Benefits.
Elder Law Focus Areas
- Medicaid Applications
- And more
Landlord & Tenant
When renters run afoul, it’s important to know your options as a lender. Retaliatory Actions, improper evictions, uninhabitable conditions, unpaid rent and property damage can all also raise claims for a lawsuit between landlords and tenants.
Landlord and Tenant Law Focus Areas
- Commercial Leases
- Evictions
- Residential Leases
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BOWEN HOOGSTRA LAW OFFICES
(231) 726-4484
1042 Terrace Street Muskegon, MI 49442