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Michigan Real Property Law Section: Summer Conference – 2024
The State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section (RPLS) Summer Conference was held July 17-20 at the Grand Traverse Resort. Hundreds of lawyers from across the state met at the annual conference to discuss significant legal issues including 5 attorneys from Hilger Hammond: Ben Hammond, Aileen Leipprandt, Stacey Knowles, and Jill Miller. Aileen was the Co-Chair of the conference this year and Ron Reynolds was recognized with the C. Robert Wartell distinguished Service Award!
Ron Reynolds Presents on Water Law Principles at Real Property Law Section Conference
Ron Reynolds was joined by Judy Dworkin, a Phoenix-based attorney with expertise on Arizona water law, to discuss and contrast Michigan and Arizona water law principles. The discussion included rights attaching to both surface water and groundwater, as well as the impact and significance of multi-jurisdictional agreements contained in the Colorado River Compact and the Great Lakes Compact.
Driver v Bordeaux: Michigan Builder’s Trust Fund Act Legal Case
Learn about how the Michigan Builder’s Trust Fund Act influenced the ruling in the recent Driver v. Bordeaux legal case.
Restored Personal Residence Exemption in Wilson v Grand Rapids
Learn how Hilger Hammond helped win a case restoring a homeowner’s personal residence exemption (PRE) from real property taxes.
Hilger Hammond Law Firm Celebrating 15 Year Anniversary!
15 years ago an idea was solidified to start a new law firm committed to providing the highest level of legal services to its clients.
Hilger Hammond Hires Attorney Jeremy Orenstein
We recently welcomed lawyer Jeremy Orenstein the the Hilger Hammond team. Jeremy will be focused on construction & real estate law as well as corporate litigation/appeals.
Attorney Stacey Knowles Joins Hilger Hammond
Stacey Knowles practices as a real estate, construction, and business lawyer. She came to Hilger Hammond with years of experience working for a title company and managing the real estate portfolio of a large insurance company. She has experience in corporate and commercial real estate transactions, including commercial leases, sales and purchases, easements, and financing documents.
Attorney Chad Antuma Joins Hilger Hammond, PC
Lawyer Chad Antuma Joins Hilger Hammond Chad Antuma comes to Hilger Hammond, PC, with experience in complex multi-party litigation matters, including research, discovery, case development and strategy, and motion practice. Chad will be focusing his practice in the areas of complex and commercial...
Ben Hammond Leadership: ABC West Michigan & WMCI
Attorney Ben Hammond Leadership Roles successfully completed One of our firm values is staying active within the Grand Rapids community, whether with industry organizations or the legal community. Our attorneys give presentations, attend events, and serve on boards to offer support and advice....