Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.

The law firm of Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C., has been serving the individual, family and business needs of our community for over 100 years with a tradition of prudent legal strategies and superior results.

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.

The law firm of Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C., has been serving the individual, family and business needs of our community for over 100 years with a tradition of prudent legal strategies and superior results.

Firm Overview

With an experienced staff of six attorneys and a seasoned staff of legal assistants, Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C. offers integrated services for individuals, families and businesses in the areas of estate planning, real estate, probate law, civil litigation and family law.

From the simple to the most complex of issues, individuals and businesses can be assured that Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C. has the expertise and experience to obtain successful results for our clients.

Main Office

Main Office
610 Ship Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085

Phone

269-983-0551

Fax

269-983-5858

Estate Planning

Trusts & Estates

With the constantly changing estate planning laws, it is important to implement a sound wealth preservation program. As experts in the field of federal estate taxes, our mission at Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C. is to listen to our clients' needs and develop a personalized plan to accomplish their financial goals and maximize tax savings. We achieve this through the creation of wills and trusts, family partnerships, charitable gifts and business succession plans. We proactively research the latest developments in the area of estate planning and estate taxes and will advise our clients of new planning opportunities as they arise.

Our goal is to partner with our clients and develop a trusted long-term relationship that extends to their families as we guide them through the administration of the probate and estate process after the loss of a loved one, as well as the preparation of the estate tax returns.

Real Estate Law:
Adept at all areas of real estate law, the attorneys at Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C. can assist the buyer or seller from the beginning to the closing of any real estate transaction with the preparation of both residential and commercial purchase agreements and leases, land contracts, warranty deeds, quit claim deeds and covenant deeds. We also review title insurance commitments, surveys and closing statements.

We aid clients with the creation and vacation of easements, quiet title actions and forfeiture of land contracts, as well as the formation of condominium and associations.

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Rodger V. Bittner

Member

Education: University of Michigan, B.A., 1963; University of Michigan, J.D., 1966.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association (Vice President 1987-1988; President 1988-1989); State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 1966; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1969; U.S. Claims Court, 1970.

Practice Areas & Experience:
Mr. Bittner has many years of experience in the areas of estate planning, business formation and succession planning, real estate, buying and selling of residential and commercial property, and litigation.

Education

University of Michigan
Juris Doctorate, 1966

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Rodger V. Bittner

Member

Education: University of Michigan, B.A., 1963; University of Michigan, J.D., 1966.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association (Vice President 1987-1988; President 1988-1989); State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 1966; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1969; U.S. Claims Court, 1970.

Practice Areas & Experience:
Mr. Bittner has many years of experience in the areas of estate planning, business formation and succession planning, real estate, buying and selling of residential and commercial property, and litigation.

Education

University of Michigan Juris Doctorate, 1966


Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Randy S. Hyrns

Member

Born: Muskegon, Michigan, July 8, 1954

Education: University of Michigan, B.G.S., 1976; Ohio Northern University, J.D., 1979.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association (Secretary 1987-1988); State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 1980; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1986; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1988; U.S. Supreme Court, 2007.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Hyrns concentrates his legal practice on litigation. He helps clients in attempting to resolve their disputes prior to litigation; however, if litigation is necessary, he adeptly guides clients through the processes of filing a complaint, conducting discovery, and preparing for and handling the eventual trial. Mr. Hyrns has extensive experience in the following areas of law: commercial/business, construction, contracts, real estate, municipal, unemployment, domestic, and probate. Mr. Hyrns has had extensive training in the field of alternative dispute resolution and has negotiated a variety of complex settlements as a facilitative mediator.

Education

Ohio Northern University
Juris Doctorate, 1979

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Randy S. Hyrns

Member

Born: Muskegon, Michigan, July 8, 1954

Education: University of Michigan, B.G.S., 1976; Ohio Northern University, J.D., 1979.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association (Secretary 1987-1988); State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 1980; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1986; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1988; U.S. Supreme Court, 2007.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Hyrns concentrates his legal practice on litigation. He helps clients in attempting to resolve their disputes prior to litigation; however, if litigation is necessary, he adeptly guides clients through the processes of filing a complaint, conducting discovery, and preparing for and handling the eventual trial. Mr. Hyrns has extensive experience in the following areas of law: commercial/business, construction, contracts, real estate, municipal, unemployment, domestic, and probate. Mr. Hyrns has had extensive training in the field of alternative dispute resolution and has negotiated a variety of complex settlements as a facilitative mediator.

Education

Ohio Northern University Juris Doctorate, 1979


Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
J. Joseph Daly

Member

Born: Benton Harbor, Michigan, February 14, 1949

Education: Regis College, B.S., 1971; University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1974; New York University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1978.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 1974; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1978.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Daly has a substantial amount of knowledge and experience in estate planning, income, gift, and estate tax, corporate, and real estate law. He counsels clients on the creation of wills and trusts and the administration of both large and small estates and trusts. He advises clients on strategies to lawfully minimize tax liabilities. Mr. Daly has represented many individuals and businesses in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities.

Education

University of Notre Dame
Juris Doctorate, 1974

New York University
LL.M. in Taxation, 1978

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
J. Joseph Daly

Member

Born: Benton Harbor, Michigan, February 14, 1949

Education: Regis College, B.S., 1971; University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1974; New York University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1978.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 1974; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1978.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Daly has a substantial amount of knowledge and experience in estate planning, income, gift, and estate tax, corporate, and real estate law. He counsels clients on the creation of wills and trusts and the administration of both large and small estates and trusts. He advises clients on strategies to lawfully minimize tax liabilities. Mr. Daly has represented many individuals and businesses in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities.

Education

University of Notre Dame Juris Doctorate, 1974


New York University LL.M. in Taxation, 1978


Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
James J. Riemland

Member

Born: St. Joseph, Michigan, December 2, 1962

Education: Bowling Green University, B.S. Business Administration (Finance major), 1985; DePaul College of Law, J.D., 1988, LL.M. in Taxation, 1992.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan; Southwestern Michigan Estate Planning Council; Lakeland Hospital Foundation;

Admissions: Michigan, 1988.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Riemland focuses his practice primarily in the areas of real estate and estate planning. In the area of real estate law, Mr. Riemland advises clients on residential and commercial transactions and title and title insurance issues, as well as many other matters associated with real estate. Mr. Riemland spends a majority of his time advising clients on how best to plan their estates. For his clients, Mr. Riemland can prepare estate planning documents ranging from a simple will to a detailed trust. With regard to estate planning, Mr. Riemland advises his clients how to structure their estate plans so as to minimize the amount of federal tax that may burden their estate.

Education

DePaul College of Law
LL.M. in Taxation, 1992

DePaul College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1988

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
James J. Riemland

Member

Born: St. Joseph, Michigan, December 2, 1962

Education: Bowling Green University, B.S. Business Administration (Finance major), 1985; DePaul College of Law, J.D., 1988, LL.M. in Taxation, 1992.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan; Southwestern Michigan Estate Planning Council; Lakeland Hospital Foundation;

Admissions: Michigan, 1988.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Riemland focuses his practice primarily in the areas of real estate and estate planning. In the area of real estate law, Mr. Riemland advises clients on residential and commercial transactions and title and title insurance issues, as well as many other matters associated with real estate. Mr. Riemland spends a majority of his time advising clients on how best to plan their estates. For his clients, Mr. Riemland can prepare estate planning documents ranging from a simple will to a detailed trust. With regard to estate planning, Mr. Riemland advises his clients how to structure their estate plans so as to minimize the amount of federal tax that may burden their estate.

Education

DePaul College of Law LL.M. in Taxation, 1992


DePaul College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1988


Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Richard A. Racht

Associate

Born: Niles, Michigan, July 12, 1976

Education: Michigan State University, B.A., 1999; Valparaiso University, J.D., 2003.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 2004.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Racht practices mainly in the areas of real estate, contracts, commercial/business, construction, and all litigation related to those areas. He also practices in the area of criminal law, and can assist clients facing traffic violations, misdemeanors and felonies. He has experience litigating disputes with respect to real estate purchase agreements, zoning, insurance and employment disputes. In the area of domestic law, Mr. Racht often represents clients involved in child custody and divorce actions. He also can assist clients in meeting their estate planning goals. During law school Mr. Racht clerked in the LaPorte County Circuit Court for the Honorable Robert W. Gilmore. Mr. Racht also participated in Valparaiso University

Education

Valparaiso University
Juris Doctorate, 2003

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Richard A. Racht

Associate

Born: Niles, Michigan, July 12, 1976

Education: Michigan State University, B.A., 1999; Valparaiso University, J.D., 2003.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 2004.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Racht practices mainly in the areas of real estate, contracts, commercial/business, construction, and all litigation related to those areas. He also practices in the area of criminal law, and can assist clients facing traffic violations, misdemeanors and felonies. He has experience litigating disputes with respect to real estate purchase agreements, zoning, insurance and employment disputes. In the area of domestic law, Mr. Racht often represents clients involved in child custody and divorce actions. He also can assist clients in meeting their estate planning goals. During law school Mr. Racht clerked in the LaPorte County Circuit Court for the Honorable Robert W. Gilmore. Mr. Racht also participated in Valparaiso University

Education

Valparaiso University Juris Doctorate, 2003


Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Andrew W. Barnes

Associate

Born: Holland, Michigan; December 12, 1980

Education: Western Michigan University, B.A., 2003; Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2006.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 2007.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Barnes focuses his practice on real estate, litigation, and construction law. In the area of real estate law, Mr. Barnes advises clients on residential and commercial transactions, and he also handles litigation involving disputes over real estate, easements, and other related matters. Mr. Barnes has extensive experience in mortgage foreclosures and land contract forfeitures. He also handles landlord/tenant disputes, including eviction actions. With respect to construction law, Mr. Barnes can advise homeowners, contractors, or subcontractors of their rights under their individual construction contract and under Michigan's Construction Lien Act. Mr. Barnes also has experience in estate planning and family law, including divorces and guardianships. Prior to joining Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C., Mr. Barnes clerked in the Allegan County 48th Circuit Court for the Honorable George R. Corsiglia. During law school, Mr. Barnes had internships with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the Honorable Patrick M. Meter of the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Publications: "Building on Michigan Wetlands After In re Ocedek: Analyzing On-Site and Off-Site Alternatives Under the 'Feasible and Prudent Alternative' Test of Part 303 of the NREPA," 2006 Mich. St. L. Rev. 511.

Education

Michigan State University College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 2006

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Andrew W. Barnes

Associate

Born: Holland, Michigan; December 12, 1980

Education: Western Michigan University, B.A., 2003; Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2006.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 2007.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Barnes focuses his practice on real estate, litigation, and construction law. In the area of real estate law, Mr. Barnes advises clients on residential and commercial transactions, and he also handles litigation involving disputes over real estate, easements, and other related matters. Mr. Barnes has extensive experience in mortgage foreclosures and land contract forfeitures. He also handles landlord/tenant disputes, including eviction actions. With respect to construction law, Mr. Barnes can advise homeowners, contractors, or subcontractors of their rights under their individual construction contract and under Michigan's Construction Lien Act. Mr. Barnes also has experience in estate planning and family law, including divorces and guardianships. Prior to joining Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C., Mr. Barnes clerked in the Allegan County 48th Circuit Court for the Honorable George R. Corsiglia. During law school, Mr. Barnes had internships with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the Honorable Patrick M. Meter of the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Publications: "Building on Michigan Wetlands After In re Ocedek: Analyzing On-Site and Off-Site Alternatives Under the 'Feasible and Prudent Alternative' Test of Part 303 of the NREPA," 2006 Mich. St. L. Rev. 511.

Education

Michigan State University College of Law Juris Doctorate, 2006


Firm Overview

With an experienced staff of six attorneys and a seasoned staff of legal assistants, Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C. offers integrated services for individuals, families and businesses in the areas of estate planning, real estate, probate law, civil litigation and family law.

From the simple to the most complex of issues, individuals and businesses can be assured that Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C. has the expertise and experience to obtain successful results for our clients.

Main Office

Main Office
610 Ship Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085

Phone

269-983-0551

Fax

269-983-5858

Estate Planning

Trusts & Estates

With the constantly changing estate planning laws, it is important to implement a sound wealth preservation program. As experts in the field of federal estate taxes, our mission at Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C. is to listen to our clients' needs and develop a personalized plan to accomplish their financial goals and maximize tax savings. We achieve this through the creation of wills and trusts, family partnerships, charitable gifts and business succession plans. We proactively research the latest developments in the area of estate planning and estate taxes and will advise our clients of new planning opportunities as they arise.

Our goal is to partner with our clients and develop a trusted long-term relationship that extends to their families as we guide them through the administration of the probate and estate process after the loss of a loved one, as well as the preparation of the estate tax returns.

Real Estate Law:
Adept at all areas of real estate law, the attorneys at Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C. can assist the buyer or seller from the beginning to the closing of any real estate transaction with the preparation of both residential and commercial purchase agreements and leases, land contracts, warranty deeds, quit claim deeds and covenant deeds. We also review title insurance commitments, surveys and closing statements.

We aid clients with the creation and vacation of easements, quiet title actions and forfeiture of land contracts, as well as the formation of condominium and associations.

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Rodger V. Bittner

Member

Education: University of Michigan, B.A., 1963; University of Michigan, J.D., 1966.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association (Vice President 1987-1988; President 1988-1989); State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 1966; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1969; U.S. Claims Court, 1970.

Practice Areas & Experience:
Mr. Bittner has many years of experience in the areas of estate planning, business formation and succession planning, real estate, buying and selling of residential and commercial property, and litigation.

Education

University of Michigan
Juris Doctorate, 1966

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Rodger V. Bittner

Member

Education: University of Michigan, B.A., 1963; University of Michigan, J.D., 1966.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association (Vice President 1987-1988; President 1988-1989); State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 1966; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1969; U.S. Claims Court, 1970.

Practice Areas & Experience:
Mr. Bittner has many years of experience in the areas of estate planning, business formation and succession planning, real estate, buying and selling of residential and commercial property, and litigation.

Education

University of Michigan Juris Doctorate, 1966


Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Randy S. Hyrns

Member

Born: Muskegon, Michigan, July 8, 1954

Education: University of Michigan, B.G.S., 1976; Ohio Northern University, J.D., 1979.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association (Secretary 1987-1988); State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 1980; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1986; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1988; U.S. Supreme Court, 2007.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Hyrns concentrates his legal practice on litigation. He helps clients in attempting to resolve their disputes prior to litigation; however, if litigation is necessary, he adeptly guides clients through the processes of filing a complaint, conducting discovery, and preparing for and handling the eventual trial. Mr. Hyrns has extensive experience in the following areas of law: commercial/business, construction, contracts, real estate, municipal, unemployment, domestic, and probate. Mr. Hyrns has had extensive training in the field of alternative dispute resolution and has negotiated a variety of complex settlements as a facilitative mediator.

Education

Ohio Northern University
Juris Doctorate, 1979

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Randy S. Hyrns

Member

Born: Muskegon, Michigan, July 8, 1954

Education: University of Michigan, B.G.S., 1976; Ohio Northern University, J.D., 1979.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association (Secretary 1987-1988); State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 1980; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1986; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1988; U.S. Supreme Court, 2007.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Hyrns concentrates his legal practice on litigation. He helps clients in attempting to resolve their disputes prior to litigation; however, if litigation is necessary, he adeptly guides clients through the processes of filing a complaint, conducting discovery, and preparing for and handling the eventual trial. Mr. Hyrns has extensive experience in the following areas of law: commercial/business, construction, contracts, real estate, municipal, unemployment, domestic, and probate. Mr. Hyrns has had extensive training in the field of alternative dispute resolution and has negotiated a variety of complex settlements as a facilitative mediator.

Education

Ohio Northern University Juris Doctorate, 1979


Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
J. Joseph Daly

Member

Born: Benton Harbor, Michigan, February 14, 1949

Education: Regis College, B.S., 1971; University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1974; New York University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1978.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 1974; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1978.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Daly has a substantial amount of knowledge and experience in estate planning, income, gift, and estate tax, corporate, and real estate law. He counsels clients on the creation of wills and trusts and the administration of both large and small estates and trusts. He advises clients on strategies to lawfully minimize tax liabilities. Mr. Daly has represented many individuals and businesses in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities.

Education

University of Notre Dame
Juris Doctorate, 1974

New York University
LL.M. in Taxation, 1978

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
J. Joseph Daly

Member

Born: Benton Harbor, Michigan, February 14, 1949

Education: Regis College, B.S., 1971; University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1974; New York University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1978.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 1974; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1978.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Daly has a substantial amount of knowledge and experience in estate planning, income, gift, and estate tax, corporate, and real estate law. He counsels clients on the creation of wills and trusts and the administration of both large and small estates and trusts. He advises clients on strategies to lawfully minimize tax liabilities. Mr. Daly has represented many individuals and businesses in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities.

Education

University of Notre Dame Juris Doctorate, 1974


New York University LL.M. in Taxation, 1978


Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
James J. Riemland

Member

Born: St. Joseph, Michigan, December 2, 1962

Education: Bowling Green University, B.S. Business Administration (Finance major), 1985; DePaul College of Law, J.D., 1988, LL.M. in Taxation, 1992.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan; Southwestern Michigan Estate Planning Council; Lakeland Hospital Foundation;

Admissions: Michigan, 1988.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Riemland focuses his practice primarily in the areas of real estate and estate planning. In the area of real estate law, Mr. Riemland advises clients on residential and commercial transactions and title and title insurance issues, as well as many other matters associated with real estate. Mr. Riemland spends a majority of his time advising clients on how best to plan their estates. For his clients, Mr. Riemland can prepare estate planning documents ranging from a simple will to a detailed trust. With regard to estate planning, Mr. Riemland advises his clients how to structure their estate plans so as to minimize the amount of federal tax that may burden their estate.

Education

DePaul College of Law
LL.M. in Taxation, 1992

DePaul College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1988

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
James J. Riemland

Member

Born: St. Joseph, Michigan, December 2, 1962

Education: Bowling Green University, B.S. Business Administration (Finance major), 1985; DePaul College of Law, J.D., 1988, LL.M. in Taxation, 1992.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan; Southwestern Michigan Estate Planning Council; Lakeland Hospital Foundation;

Admissions: Michigan, 1988.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Riemland focuses his practice primarily in the areas of real estate and estate planning. In the area of real estate law, Mr. Riemland advises clients on residential and commercial transactions and title and title insurance issues, as well as many other matters associated with real estate. Mr. Riemland spends a majority of his time advising clients on how best to plan their estates. For his clients, Mr. Riemland can prepare estate planning documents ranging from a simple will to a detailed trust. With regard to estate planning, Mr. Riemland advises his clients how to structure their estate plans so as to minimize the amount of federal tax that may burden their estate.

Education

DePaul College of Law LL.M. in Taxation, 1992


DePaul College of Law Juris Doctorate, 1988


Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Richard A. Racht

Associate

Born: Niles, Michigan, July 12, 1976

Education: Michigan State University, B.A., 1999; Valparaiso University, J.D., 2003.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 2004.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Racht practices mainly in the areas of real estate, contracts, commercial/business, construction, and all litigation related to those areas. He also practices in the area of criminal law, and can assist clients facing traffic violations, misdemeanors and felonies. He has experience litigating disputes with respect to real estate purchase agreements, zoning, insurance and employment disputes. In the area of domestic law, Mr. Racht often represents clients involved in child custody and divorce actions. He also can assist clients in meeting their estate planning goals. During law school Mr. Racht clerked in the LaPorte County Circuit Court for the Honorable Robert W. Gilmore. Mr. Racht also participated in Valparaiso University

Education

Valparaiso University
Juris Doctorate, 2003

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Richard A. Racht

Associate

Born: Niles, Michigan, July 12, 1976

Education: Michigan State University, B.A., 1999; Valparaiso University, J.D., 2003.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 2004.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Racht practices mainly in the areas of real estate, contracts, commercial/business, construction, and all litigation related to those areas. He also practices in the area of criminal law, and can assist clients facing traffic violations, misdemeanors and felonies. He has experience litigating disputes with respect to real estate purchase agreements, zoning, insurance and employment disputes. In the area of domestic law, Mr. Racht often represents clients involved in child custody and divorce actions. He also can assist clients in meeting their estate planning goals. During law school Mr. Racht clerked in the LaPorte County Circuit Court for the Honorable Robert W. Gilmore. Mr. Racht also participated in Valparaiso University

Education

Valparaiso University Juris Doctorate, 2003


Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Andrew W. Barnes

Associate

Born: Holland, Michigan; December 12, 1980

Education: Western Michigan University, B.A., 2003; Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2006.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 2007.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Barnes focuses his practice on real estate, litigation, and construction law. In the area of real estate law, Mr. Barnes advises clients on residential and commercial transactions, and he also handles litigation involving disputes over real estate, easements, and other related matters. Mr. Barnes has extensive experience in mortgage foreclosures and land contract forfeitures. He also handles landlord/tenant disputes, including eviction actions. With respect to construction law, Mr. Barnes can advise homeowners, contractors, or subcontractors of their rights under their individual construction contract and under Michigan's Construction Lien Act. Mr. Barnes also has experience in estate planning and family law, including divorces and guardianships. Prior to joining Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C., Mr. Barnes clerked in the Allegan County 48th Circuit Court for the Honorable George R. Corsiglia. During law school, Mr. Barnes had internships with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the Honorable Patrick M. Meter of the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Publications: "Building on Michigan Wetlands After In re Ocedek: Analyzing On-Site and Off-Site Alternatives Under the 'Feasible and Prudent Alternative' Test of Part 303 of the NREPA," 2006 Mich. St. L. Rev. 511.

Education

Michigan State University College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 2006

Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C.
Andrew W. Barnes

Associate

Born: Holland, Michigan; December 12, 1980

Education: Western Michigan University, B.A., 2003; Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., 2006.

Membership: Berrien County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan.

Admissions: Michigan, 2007.

Practice Areas & Experience: Mr. Barnes focuses his practice on real estate, litigation, and construction law. In the area of real estate law, Mr. Barnes advises clients on residential and commercial transactions, and he also handles litigation involving disputes over real estate, easements, and other related matters. Mr. Barnes has extensive experience in mortgage foreclosures and land contract forfeitures. He also handles landlord/tenant disputes, including eviction actions. With respect to construction law, Mr. Barnes can advise homeowners, contractors, or subcontractors of their rights under their individual construction contract and under Michigan's Construction Lien Act. Mr. Barnes also has experience in estate planning and family law, including divorces and guardianships. Prior to joining Bittner, Hyrns, Daly & Riemland, P.C., Mr. Barnes clerked in the Allegan County 48th Circuit Court for the Honorable George R. Corsiglia. During law school, Mr. Barnes had internships with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the Honorable Patrick M. Meter of the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Publications: "Building on Michigan Wetlands After In re Ocedek: Analyzing On-Site and Off-Site Alternatives Under the 'Feasible and Prudent Alternative' Test of Part 303 of the NREPA," 2006 Mich. St. L. Rev. 511.

Education

Michigan State University College of Law Juris Doctorate, 2006


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