Best Lawyers in Michigan, United States for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Bruce W. Haffey is a senior, highly-qualified business and tax lawyer with the firm of Giarmarco, Mullins and Horton, P.C. in Troy, Michigan, and is a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Haffey practices primarily in the areas of corporate law, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, franchise and distribution law and tax law and for closely-held business clients engaged in a wide assortment of industries. Mr. Haffey represents privately-held business clients throughout the life ...

Richard C. Bruder is a business attorney in Troy, Michigan with Kemp Klein who works with entrepreneurs, investors, and closely held companies on complex business transactions and long-term growth planning. His practice focuses on Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law , Mergers and Acquisitions Law , and Venture Capital Law . Richard represents growing companies, angel investors, venture capital funds, and second-stage busin...

Robert D. Wolford is a member of the Firm’s Management Committee and has been practicing law since 2001. He is a corporate lawyer who represents automotive suppliers and other manufacturers ranging from publicly traded to closely held as well as nonprofit. He has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions as well as workouts and bankruptcy. Mr. Wolford serves as the Legal Counsel to several groups including the Economic Club of Grand Rapids. He is one of the founders of the West...

Joshua D. Apel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Commercial Litigation. Joshua D., who practices law in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick Ellis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Patrick, who practices law in Traverse City, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal pra...

Josh Unice is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Josh, who practices law in Southfield, Michigan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Josh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Casey W. Callahan is an associate attorney with Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan . His practice focuses on estate planning , business and corporate planning , and post-death administration . Casey works with individuals, families, and business owners to address legal needs involving Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law , Corporate Law, and Trusts and Estates. He advises clients on structuring and maintaining business entities, ...

John R. Fleming is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law. John R., who practices law in Troy, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.