The rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the country has led to a greater conversation about how lawmakers can protect the rights of LGBTQ+ community members in their states. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan took such a step at the 2023 Motor City Pride in Detroit by signing an executive order establishing Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Commission. In […]

For the members of the Congregation Shaarey Zedek Synagogue in East Lansing, Michigan, early intervention by law enforcement brought a wave of relief and comfort when they arrested 19-year-old Seann Pietela. Following his alleged plans to commit violent acts rooted in neo-Nazi ideology, antisemitism, and a desire to glorify and mimic past mass shooting events, […]

As we honor Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, we are reminded of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped our nation. Juneteenth symbolizes liberation, resilience, and the enduring quest for freedom for all. It is essential to explore the significance of this day […]

May 2023 Invitation Letter for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Download PDF We are proudly announcing our new location. With the help and support of our many friends, colleagues and associates we cordially invite you to our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in conjunction with Bloomfield Birmingham Chamber of Commerce on May 24th at 4pm. Open house from 4-5:30pm. […]

The way to seek reinstatement of your parental rights depends on the circumstances in which they were lost. There is one crucial element in common: you have to move quickly. You will have less than a month to make a legal challenge. In a painful and delicate situation like this, it is essential to have […]

What Do You Need to Know About Parental Alienation? When parents undergo a divorce or separation, the children must maintain a relationship with both parents, regardless of how the parents feel toward each other. As such, divorced parents must demonstrate a level of compromise and joint effort to maintain that relationship. However, not all parents […]

Young people often struggle with unfair situations at school, but the school itself should not be unfair to anyone. Any educational institution that accepts some kind of federal funding is subject to Title IX, a 1972 law that forbids any discrimination against a person “on the basis of sex.” If you believe your child has […]

What is Child Protective Services? Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services is an umbrella agency that promotes health, safety and welfare of citizens within the State of Michigan. Child Protection Services (CPS) falls within DHHS and is charged with investigating child abuse or neglect after someone reprots a suspicion that a child is not […]

Being accused of sexual abuse can be frightening and horrific. A conviction could attract hefty penalties and rob you of your freedom, which is why you can’t afford to plead guilty. You may not know what to do, but the best action is to consult a Bloomfield Hills criminal defense lawyer for legal counsel and […]

In Michigan, there are two statutes under which someone could be charged with resisting arrest. Resisting Arrest can be charged as either a felony by the state or a misdemeanor by the local prosecutor, based upon the specifics of the incident. The amount of “resistance” that may result in a charge is low. Both, however, […]