Charles H. Gross
The Law Office of Charles H. Gross
105 Brown Street
Tecumseh, MI 49286
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Phone: (517) 423-8344 | Fax: (517) 423-8347
http://chgross.com
Professional Service - Personal Care
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
Real estate, estate planning, bankruptcy, probate, corporate, and personal injury.
Sub-Topics
Business Bankruptcy
Chapter 13
Chapter 7
Credit Restoration
Debt Relief
Foreclosure
Personal Bankruptcy
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
Real estate, estate planning, bankruptcy, probate, corporate, and personal injury.
Sub-Topics
Banking & Finance
- Commercial Banks & Loans
- Commercial Leasing
- Credit Unions
- Mortgages & Foreclosures
Bankruptcy - Commercial
- Reorganizations & Restructuring
- Workouts
Business Entity Formation
- Business Successions
- Buying & Selling
- Closely Held Businesses
- Corporations
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Franchising
- Joint Ventures
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Corporations
- Partnerships
- Professional Corporations
Collections
- Creditor's Rights
- Garnishees
- Judgments
Commercial Law
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Franchises
- Secured Transactions
- Uniform Commercial Code
Construction
- Construction Defects
- Construction Disputes
- Dangerous Property
Legal Topic
Real Estate Law
Preferred New Clients
Real estate, estate planning, bankruptcy, probate, corporate, and personal injury.
Sub-Topics
Broker & Transaction Litigation
Building Codes
Buying Property
Condominiums & Cooperatives
Construction Contracts
Construction Defects
Construction Financing
Conveyancing
Eminent Domain
Homeowners' Associations
Land Contracts
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord-Tenant
Mechanics' Liens
Mortgages
Property Taxes
Real Estate Loans
Renting & Leasing
Title Insurance
Title Litigation
Bar Admissions
MI, Nov 1982
Bar Number: P34583
Other Court Admissions
Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan.
Association Memberships
State Bar of Michigan.
Continuing Education
I subscribe to the Institute for Continuing Legal Education. I am able to access experts on virtually every legal topic. I make sure to regularly attend continuing education courses in our principal practice areas.
Example Cases
We recently represented a contractor in a jury trial where he was awarded every penny of his damages, in spite of counter-claims by the Defendant. We also recovered all of his attorney fees from the Defendant, very unusual in a case of this nature.
Education
University of Detroit
Juris Doctor
Detroit
MI
1981
Alma College
Bachelor of Arts
Alma
MI
1975
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Michigan
Firm Focus and History
We focus on real estate and estate planning. We are a small town law firm focused on helping people solve their legal problems.
Our firm started in 1984 when I joined Henry H. Newlin in his practice. He became a judge in the early 90s and it has been a solo practice since that time.
Previous Employment Summary
In my last job I was an attorney in the legal department of First Federal of Michigan.
Activities and Awards
Former President of the Lenawee County Bar Association, former member of the Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries, former Chairman of the Board of the Lenawee Health Alliance (LHA), Tecumseh D.D.A., current Tecumseh Community Fund member, Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce member, Lenawee County Chamber of Commerce member, Chairman of the River Raisin Greenways Project, Secretary of the Lenawee Community Fund Foundation, Board of Directors of H.O.P.E. and Tecumseh Kiwanis Club member, 2007 Musgrove Evans award recipient.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think there is a lot of information available, not all of it understandable to a layperson.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
We are always willing to review documents.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I think these are cases where clients should represent themselves and I am glad to provide advice.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
It always looked interesting and with a lot of variety.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have had numerous other jobs and while practicing have taken on other projects and board memberships which help me understand how things work and get done.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
The areas of practice are the ones required in a small town practice.
What do you like best about your career?
The people and the opportunity to help them one on one.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner, so all of my clients deal directly with me. I have a wonderful staff who are attentive to all of my clients' immediate needs. They have a wealth of knowledge and are sensitive to the needs of my clients.
What are your strengths and style?
I return phone calls and try to be very responsive to my clients needs.
Personal Interests:
Tennis, reading, bicycling and boating.
Office Manager/Assistant
Alice or Michelle.
Fax
(517) 423-8347
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We are available after normal business hours upon request.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We have some fixed rates as follows:
Simple Will: $400
Joint or Single Trust: $900
Powers of Attorney: $100
Deeds: $75
Land Contract: $225
Purchase Agreement: $225
New Corporation: $750
New LLC: $750
Single Member LLC: $450
Hourly Rates
$200.
Free Initial Consultation?
Bankruptcy and personal injury - free, all others $40 for 1/2 hour consultation.
Typical Retainer
No.
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