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• Retired Physician Seeks to Maintain Independence

  June 4, 2017

  92-year-old Dr. Frank Griffin came to Rhoades McKee looking to retain his independence. His children believed that his age and his relationship with a much younger woman clouded his judgment and had petitioned the Probate Court to appoint a guardian and conservator for him. After retiring from a successful medical practice, Dr. Griffin had substantial […]

• Rhoades McKee’s Commercial Litigation Work Ranked by Chambers and Partners

  May 31, 2017

  (May 31, 2017) Rhoades McKee’s Commercial Litigation Team is once again ranked for their representative work in the past year, included among ten other Michigan firms and as one of the top groups headquartered in Grand Rapids.  Ranking the best lawyers since 1990, Chambers and Partners employs 150 full-time editors and researchers to evaluate law […]

• Rhoades McKee Welcomes Summer Associates

  May 24, 2017

  (May 24, 2017) Rhoades McKee is pleased to announce that Jacob Walson and Dante Wen have joined the firm as summer associates.  While at Rhoades McKee, they will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects in over 25 practice areas as well as observe hearings, client mediations and trials. Walson currently attends University of […]

• Court Sets Timer on Oppression Claims

  May 22, 2017

  (May 23, 2017) The managing member of a limited liability company makes a decision that unfairly impacts the minority members’ interest in the business, but does not have an immediate economic impact. Rather, the economic impact does not occur until several years later, when the LLC is sold and the proceeds of the sale are […]

• Small Business M&A Requires Patience and Financial Savvy

  May 14, 2017

  “Oftentimes, getting finance deals for small business deals can be more challenging than for larger businesses”

• Recent Ruling Clarifies Possession for Medical Marijuana Caregivers

  May 8, 2017

  (May 9, 2017) The air just got a little clearer for medical marijuana caregivers when it comes to determining how much of the drug they can keep on hand for patients. The Michigan Court of Appeals, in People v. Manuel, ruled that it’s the “dried” weight, not the “drying” weight, that counts when determining whether […]

• West Michigan District Dental Society Continuing Education Program

  April 20, 2017

  Join us for a half-day continuing education program in conjunction with West Michigan District Dental Society. A total of four CE credits will be awarded with four, one-hour sessions, including: Risk Management Fraud Protection Techniques for Your Dental Practice Does Your Employee Handbook Pass the Test? Identifying Human Trafficking

• Investigation Leads to Evidence of Trustee’s Misdeeds

  April 18, 2017

  All names have been given fictional replacements to protect the identity of our client. The legal facts and resolution of the probate litigation case have not been altered. Jack was the only mutual child of Robert and Alice Dempsey, who both had children from prior marriages. Robert was a wealthy and well-known local business owner. […]

• Second Marriage Leads to Family Discord

  April 17, 2017

  All names have been given fictional replacements to protect the identity of our client. The legal facts and resolution of the probate litigation case have not been altered. John and Mary had children from previous marriages, but none together. Prior to their marriage, John and Mary signed a Prenuptial Agreement giving up any right to […]

• Selling Your Business to a Strategic Buyer

  April 17, 2017

  The sale of a business to a strategic buyer is very different from a sale to a private equity firm or a financial buyer. The latter two types of buyers are usually looking to acquire a target business for the purpose of building in certain efficiencies or investing in the company for growth and then […]