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28470 W. 13 Mile Road Suite 325 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 » view map
Purchase Agreements, Leases, Mortgages, etc.
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1. Harry Ellman Farmington Hills, MI
  Attorney At Law - MI, 1971
  Wayne State University Law School
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  Since 2006 he has resolved many legal matters without the need to litigate.
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James Terrance Fortney

Land Use & Zoning, Agriculture, Environmental Law, Administrative Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 10 Years

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15494 132Nd Ave, Nunica, MI 49448

Scott J. Steiner

Land Use & Zoning, Energy, Agriculture, Environmental Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 35 Years

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55 Campau Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

John M. Huff

Land Use & Zoning, Municipal, Estate Planning, Limited Liability Companies

Status: In Good Standing

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Grand Rapids, MI 49501

Robert A. Buchanan

Land Use & Zoning, Aviation, Municipal, Limited Liability Companies

Status: In Good Standing

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Grand Rapids, MI 49501

Mark E. Nettleton

Land Use & Zoning, Election & Political, Freedom of Information, Limited Liability Companies

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 29 Years

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900 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Beth A. Striegle

Land Use & Zoning, Family Law, Contract, Credit & Debt

Status: In Good Standing

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400 Ann St Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Suzanne Frances Bessette

Administrative Law, Energy, Land Use & Zoning, Environmental Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 12 Years

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940 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Larry A. Ver Merris

Land Use & Zoning, Corporate, Banking & Finance, Collection

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 46 Years

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825 Parchment Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Robert L. Marvin

Military, Land Use & Zoning, Social Security, Divorce

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 20 Years

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Ada, MI 49301

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LEGAL TERMS

BORDER PATROL

The historical term for what is now called the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection ('BCBP'), a branch of the Department of Homeland Security. The primary fu... (more...)

The historical term for what is now called the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection ('BCBP'), a branch of the Department of Homeland Security. The primary functions of the BCBP/border patrol are to guard the borders from illegal entrants and to meet and question immigrants and visitors arriving at airports and other border stops.

NUISANCE

Something that interferes with the use of property by being irritating, offensive, obstructive or dangerous. Nuisances include a wide range of conditions, every... (more...)

Something that interferes with the use of property by being irritating, offensive, obstructive or dangerous. Nuisances include a wide range of conditions, everything from a chemical plant's noxious odors to a neighbor's dog barking. The former would be a 'public nuisance,' one affecting many people, while the other would be a 'private nuisance,' limited to making your life difficult, unless the dog was bothering others. Lawsuits may be brought to abate (remove or reduce) a nuisance. See quiet enjoyment, attractive nuisance.

NULLA BONA

Latin for 'no goods.' This is what the sheriff writes when she can find no property to seize in order to pay off a court judgment.

LEASE OPTION

A contract in which an owner leases her house (usually for one to five years) to a tenant for a specific monthly rent, and which gives the tenant the right to b... (more...)

A contract in which an owner leases her house (usually for one to five years) to a tenant for a specific monthly rent, and which gives the tenant the right to buy the house at the end of the lease period for a price established in advance. A lease option is often a good arrangement for a potential home buyer because it lets him move into a house he may buy without having to come up with a down payment or financing at that time.

OFFENSIVE COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL

A doctrine that prevents a defendant from re-litigating an issue after it has been lost. For example, if your neighbor sues you for putting up a fence on his la... (more...)

A doctrine that prevents a defendant from re-litigating an issue after it has been lost. For example, if your neighbor sues you for putting up a fence on his land and the court rules that your fence extends beyond your property line, you can't later file your own lawsuit seeking a declaration that the property line is incorrectly drawn.

APPRAISER

A person who is hired to determine the current value of real estate or other property.

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY

A legal doctrine that requires landlords to offer and maintain livable premises for their tenants. If a landlord fails to provide habitable housing, tenants in ... (more...)

A legal doctrine that requires landlords to offer and maintain livable premises for their tenants. If a landlord fails to provide habitable housing, tenants in most states may legally withhold rent or take other measures, including hiring someone to fix the problem or moving out. See constructive eviction.

DEMURRER

A request made to a court, asking it to dismiss a lawsuit on the grounds that no legal claim is asserted. For example, you might file a demurrer if your neighbo... (more...)

A request made to a court, asking it to dismiss a lawsuit on the grounds that no legal claim is asserted. For example, you might file a demurrer if your neighbor sued you for parking on the street in front of her house. Your parking habits may annoy your neighbor, but the curb is public property and parking there doesn't cause any harm recognized by the law. After a demurrer is filed, the judge holds a hearing at which both sides can make their arguments about the matter. The judge may dismiss all or part of the lawsuit, or may allow the party who filed the lawsuit to amend its complaint. In some states and in federal court, the term demurrer has been replaced by 'motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim' (called a '12(b)(6) motion' in federal court) or similar term.

CLEANING FEE

A nonrefundable fee charged by a landlord when a tenant moves in. The fee covers the cost of cleaning the rented premises after you move out, even if you leave ... (more...)

A nonrefundable fee charged by a landlord when a tenant moves in. The fee covers the cost of cleaning the rented premises after you move out, even if you leave the place spotless. Cleaning fees are illegal in some states and specifically allowed in others, but most state laws are silent on the issue. Landlords in every state are allowed to use the security deposit to clean a unit that is truly dirty.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Risko v. GRAND HAVEN ZONING BD.

Petitioners seek to construct a single-family residence on a lot in Grand Haven Charter Township (the Township). The Township zoning ordinance at issue requires a 50-foot setback. The lot is zoned R-1 residential, is 2.46 acres in size, and is 525 feet wide and 189.25 feet deep. ...

City of Detroit v. Ambassador Bridge Co.

... Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals because the Detroit International Bridge Company (DIBC) is a federal instrumentality for the limited purpose of facilitating traffic over the Ambassador Bridge and, as such, is immune from the zoning regulation of the ...

Great Lakes Soc. v. Georgetown Charter Twp.

... In Docket No. 270031, plaintiff Great Lakes Society (GLS) appeals by leave granted the trial court's opinion and order affirming the denial by defendant Georgetown Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of GLS's request for a special use permit and for a variance. ...

Zeeland Land Use & Zoning Lawyer, Michigan

Sponsored Law Firm

Harry Ellman Law

SPONSORED LAWYERS

James Terrance Fortney

Scott J. Steiner

John M. Huff

Robert A. Buchanan

Mark E. Nettleton

Beth A. Striegle

Suzanne Frances Bessette

Larry A. Ver Merris

Robert L. Marvin

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BORDER PATROL

NUISANCE

NULLA BONA

LEASE OPTION

OFFENSIVE COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL

APPRAISER

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY

DEMURRER

CLEANING FEE

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Risko v. GRAND HAVEN ZONING BD.

City of Detroit v. Ambassador Bridge Co.

Great Lakes Soc. v. Georgetown Charter Twp.

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