The attorneys at Abbott, Thomson & Beer handle a broad spectrum of legal matters for clients in south-central Michigan. As experienced and innovative professionals, our attorneys are skilled at creating solutions for businesses and individuals with diverse needs. We tailor the services we provide to our clients' needs, resolving matters quickly and effectively.
Business and Corporate
Our attorneys skillfully handle even the most complex matters for businesses and corporations in Michigan. Our business and corporate work includes mergers; acquisitions; tax matters; shareholder, member and/or partner disputes; business succession planning; as well as general business planning and counsel that helps our clients limit their exposure to litigation.
Labor and Employment Law
Our labor and employment practice is focused on the representation of management in collective bargaining and other interactions with unions, as well as allegations of wrongful termination, workplace discrimination and other employment litigation. We also have extensive knowledge of the federal laws that affect employers. We offer sophisticated legal counsel regarding OSHA compliance, as well as compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, Title VII and other civil rights statutes.
We help employers prevent allegations of discrimination and wrongful termination. We also routinely represent employees who have experienced discrimination or wrongful termination in the workplace.
Estate Planning and Probate
Our Jackson estate planning attorneys handle a broad spectrum of estate planning and probate matters, including the drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and the formation of guardianships and conservatorships. We guide personal representatives (a/k/a executors) and trustees through the administration process, assisting them with effectively managing the estates and/or trusts for which they are responsible.
Real Estate
Attorneys at Abbott, Thomson & Beer handle both commercial and residential real estate issues. Our clients include homeowners, buyers, sellers, condominium associations, residential and commercial real estate developers, residential and commercial contractors, landlords and tenants, as well as real estate brokers and agents. Our Jackson real estate law attorneys serve these clients with a dedication to achieving the best possible results.
School and Education Law
We offer a wide range of legal services to colleges and school districts in Michigan. Attorneys at Abbott, Thomson & Beer, PLC, provide their clients with guidance relative to school board policies and procedures, school code and general school laws, open meetings, freedom of information, special education, student rights, teacher tenure and collective bargaining matters. We frequently represent our clients' interests at administrative hearings, expulsion hearings, teacher tenure hearings and, if necessary, in litigation.
We also represent students and their families at expulsion hearings and teachers and/or administrators in matters related to employment contracts/claims and teacher tenure.
Civil Litigation
Lawyers at Abbott, Thomson & Beer have extensive litigation experience in both state and federal courts. We routinely handle cases involving workplace discrimination and employment claims, contract disputes, collection and creditor rights claims, business interference, trade secret and unfair competition claims, real estate and/or construction disputes, as well as will contests and probate matters. Regardless of the nature of the dispute, we take quick and decisive action to protect our clients' interests.
Contact Abbott, Thomson & Beer
Contact Abbott, Thomson & Beer by calling 517-917-0946 or toll free at 877-893-0898, or contact us online to speak with an attorney regarding your legal needs.
