The Private Firm
Key Practice Areas
Strategic legal counsel organized around the decisions that shape ownership, growth, governance, continuity, and control.
A connected legal portfolio
Every legal matter exists inside a larger business decision.
The Private Firm’s legal services are designed to assist businesses, clients, and families in achieving their goals.
Our representation is aggressive, responsive, and professional. Our legal firm in Metro Detroit has a long history of developing partnerships with businesses and business owners. The Private Firm’s level of dedication is unparalleled. We work relentlessly to accomplish your goals.
Explore our practice areas through the five decision environments where legal strategy creates the greatest value.
Ownership
Structures that define control, authority, alignment, and the legal foundation of the enterprise.
Growth
Transactions, property, and capital decisions that shape value, scale, and strategic direction.
Governance
Frameworks that support leadership, accountability, relationships, compliance, and clarity.
- 06Contract LawCareful preparation, review, and negotiation of agreements that advance business objectives.
- 07Employment LawGuidance for workplace obligations, employment relationships, policies, and disputes.
- 08Telecom LawLegal guidance for telecommunications agreements, regulation, operations, and infrastructure.
- 09Privacy LawPractical counsel for privacy obligations, data governance, compliance, and exposure.
- 10Trademarks & CopyrightsProtection and strategic management of the intellectual property behind business value.
Continuity
Succession and estate planning that protects legacy, wealth, family, and business interests.
Risk & Control
Strategies that reduce exposure, protect rights, preserve flexibility, and resolve conflict.
- 12Civil LitigationStrategic advocacy across business disputes, contracts, partnerships, employment, and property.
- 13White Collar CrimesDiscreet, responsive representation when professional standing and personal liberty are at risk.
- 14Liability PreventionProactive legal assessment and planning designed to prevent avoidable exposure.
- 15Miscellaneous NeedsFlexible counsel for complex matters that cross traditional practice boundaries.
Loyal, dedicated, and personalized
Legal firm services in Metro Detroit.
Our team is staffed with highly experienced commercial advisors and litigators prepared to handle anything from drafting a routine contract to taking on complex national litigation.
Where necessary, we will not hesitate to hire or engage the appropriate professionals to assist with your matter. Often our clients engage us in a supervisory capacity for complex matters involving investments abroad or other matters where the client can benefit from our trusted experts.
Every client’s case is assigned to one particular attorney with knowledge and experience relevant to his or her needs. We research our cases thoroughly to ensure our clients receive thoughtful advice and consultation.
For most clients our legal firm services and representation have often continued for many years. We are there for our clients at the best and worst times of their lives, when we are needed most.
We are committed to your business’s success
Commercial matters we handle.
Our commercial litigation attorneys represent clients in a variety of business law matters, including:
Business Structure & Governance
Legal frameworks that establish control, accountability, and long range continuity.
- Business Compliance
- Business Formation
- Corporate Governance
- Shareholder Agreements
- Stockholder Agreements
- Special Counsel Services
- Exit Planning
- Estate Planning
- Trusts, Wills, and Estates
Contracts & Workforce
Agreements and employment matters that protect relationships and clarify obligations.
- Confidentiality Agreement
- Contractor Agreement
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Preparation
- Employment Contracts
- Employment Issues
- Employment Disputes
- Independent Contractor Agreements
- Non Disclosure Agreements
Transactions & Capital
Counsel supporting financing, ownership changes, asset movement, and commercial growth.
- Asset Liquidation
- Business Taxation
- Financial Services
- Loan Review and Negotiation
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Sale Transactions
- Stock Purchases
- Liquidation of Commercial Debt
- Collection of Commercial Debt
Disputes & Protection
Strategic response when value, rights, reputation, or business continuity is at risk.
- Business Litigation
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Intellectual Property
- Liability Prevention and Avoidance
- And so much more
The Private Firm perspective
Legal strategy should protect the decision without slowing the business.
Ready to guide and protect your business.
At The Private Firm, our team of business lawyers collaborates closely with other members of our firm to ensure a comprehensive and sophisticated legal analysis for each client’s case. We provide responsive legal services to clients who have discerning expectations, including entrepreneurs, businesses, managers, and families.
Our commercial litigation attorneys understand and value the economic, business, and often public concerns that influence many transactions in today’s challenging marketplace. With our expertise and deep insights, we are capable of structuring and successfully completing increasingly complex deals.
Our aim is to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses in establishing a solid foundation for long term success.
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