Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Law Firm

Bankruptcy, Business, Employment, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits and Disputes, Real Estate Law Firm

450 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067

About Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC is a business-focused law firm committed to providing strategic, value-driven counsel essential to modern commercial success. Built on independent thinking, practical insight, and disciplined advocacy, the firm focuses on core legal services that help companies protect assets, reduce risk, and advance long-term organizational goals across diverse industries and markets.

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC delivers comprehensive legal guidance spanning business transactions, corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, intellectual property, labor and employment matters, real estate, and complex litigation. Multidisciplinary teams integrate legal knowledge with business fluency, ensuring every solution is grounded in efficiency, accuracy, and a broad understanding of commercial realities and competitive pressures.

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC draws strength from a collaborative culture shaped over more than 150 years of service. Attorneys combine technical precision with practical judgment, pooling industry-specific experience to guide clients through growth, restructuring, innovation, and conflict. This unified approach supports cohesive representation that adapts to evolving legal landscapes while maintaining focus on measurable client outcomes.

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC maintains a longstanding commitment to ethical representation, inclusivity, and community investment. Recognized for professional achievements and civic leadership, the firm fosters a workplace that values diverse perspectives and collective problem-solving. This dedication enhances the quality of counsel delivered to businesses at every stage, from emerging startups to established enterprises.

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC remains focused on advancing client priorities through meticulous preparation, informed strategy, and business-minded legal planning. Whether navigating transactions, resolving disputes, or protecting intellectual assets, the firm’s disciplined approach empowers organizations to operate confidently, make informed decisions, and remain positioned for sustainable success.

Practice Areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Antitrust
Artificial Intelligence legal issues
Bankruptcy and debtor-creditor rights actions
Business torts
Class actions
Construction
Contracts
Corporate and shareholder disputes
Dealer, distributor, franchise, supply chain, and products liability claims
Employment and workplace disputes
Energy and utilities
False Claims Act and qui tam
Financial and securities disputes
Gaming industry disputes
Healthcare industry-related issues
Insurance coverage
Intellectual property infringement
Patent, trademark, and copyright
Internal and government investigations
Real property
Tax litigation and appeals
Temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions
Toxic tort claims
Trade secrets and unfair competition
UCC claims
White-collar criminal defense
Patent litigation including designs, processing, and licensing
Trademark litigation including logos, slogans, service marks, and other trade dress
Copyright litigation including written, artistic, photographic, software, and musical works
Trade secrets including production methods, recipes, formulas, and other confidential information
Unfair competition and false advertising
Counterfeiting and piracy
Cybersquatting & domain name rights
Automotive trademark & design defense
Chemical art patent litigation
Business domain name trade dress
Retail/consumer product trademarks

Business

Sole proprietorship
Limited liability company (LLC)
C corporation
S corporation
General and limited partnership
Limited liability partnership (LLP)
B corporation
Low-profit limited liability company (L3C)
Non-profit corporations and 501(c)(3) charities
Government lobbying
Corporate governance
Shareholder relations
Ownership and succession planning
Employer-employee relationships
Employee benefits and executive compensation
Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
Financing and creditor relations
Federal, state, and local taxation
Divestitures, dispositions, and dissolution
Creditors’ rights including workouts and bankruptcy
Antitrust challenges
Artificial Intelligence Legal Issues
Regulatory, privacy, and insurance matters.
Government lobbying
Labor and employment contracts
Asset sales, purchases, and leases
Manufacturing, distribution, and supplier transactions
Marketing and advertising agreements
Consulting contracts
Information technology contracts
Intellectual property licenses
Financing arrangements including loan facilities and equity securities offerings
Real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leases
Land use, zoning, and environmental protections
Corporate Transparency Act
Business and Corporate Tax
Tax Credits and Incentives
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Environmental
Franchising
Securities

Bankruptcy

Corporate restructuring
Corporate or business bankruptcy
Chapter 11 filings
Chapter 12 filings
Chapter 7 filings
Receiverships
Involuntary bankruptcy petitions
Out-of-Court Restructurings and Workouts
Corporate Bankruptcy and State-Court Insolvency Proceedings
Business Insolvency-Related Litigation Matters

Intellectual Property

Patent
Trademark
Copyright
Intellectual Property Litigation

Labor and Employment

Hiring, interviewing, employment applications, and offer letters
FCRA compliance, credit and criminal background checks, and pre-hire investigations
Employment contracts and arbitration provisions
Non-competition, non-solicitation, and trade secret protections
Employment handbooks, policies, and protocols
FMLA and ADA leave and reasonable accommodations
Compensation and FLSA compliance including employee classification
Employee benefits including PPACA, COBRA, ERISA, and HIPAA requirements
Retirement incentive programs
Performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, termination letters, and severance agreements
Plant closings, layoffs, and reductions in force
Affirmative action and EEOC compliance
Design and implementation of risk management programs
Independent investigations
HR training and workshops for supervisors and managers
Sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims
Discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, national origin, or any other protected status
Violations of the FMLA, Equal Pay Act, ADA, OSHA, and other federal and state statutes
Workforce reductions, layoffs, and related WARN Act obligations
Wage and hour violations including FLSA and state overtime laws
Breach of employment contracts including non-compete and non-solicit agreements
Wrongful discharge
Whistleblower retaliation
Employee class actions
Collective bargaining agreements
Grievances and employment arbitrations
Union avoidance
Union elections
Unfair labor practice charges
Work stoppages
Unit clarification petitions

Real Estate

Ownership structure (LLCs, joint ventures, tenants in common, condominiums, etc.)
Acquisitions, dispositions, and 1031 tax-deferred exchanges
Site selection, parcel assembly (including land divisions), and opportunity zones
Zoning and land use planning
Architectural and construction contracts including design-build
Title defects and irregularities
Mortgages, financing, and syndication
Residential and commercial leasing
Permits and licenses including liquor licensing
Development incentives and tax credits
Environmental assessments, brownfield redevelopment, and regulatory compliance
Riparian rights and public access
Easements and use restrictions
Private land use and development arrangements
Mineral rights
Condominium conversion and deconversion
Brokerage and property management
Real and personal property tax assessments
Public-private ventures
Conveyances and transfers associated with estate planning
Breach of contract actions
Title challenges
Land use disputes
Design and construction disputes (scope, defects, payment, liens, etc.)
Boundary disputes
Landlord-tenant disputes
Forfeitures and evictions
Foreclosures, workouts, and business bankruptcies
Real and personal property tax appeals (including exemptions)
Condemnation and eminent domain proceedings
Environmental actions
Zoning appeals
Real estate agent commission disputes

Trust and Estate Planning

Business succession
Asset protection
Income and estate tax planning
Organization and orderly disposition of business and personal assets
Maintaining privacy and avoiding probate
Revocable and irrevocable trusts
Business succession plans
Wills
Private annuities
Retirement plans
Pre- and post-marital agreements
Advance directives and HIPAA release agreements
General durable and health care powers of attorney
Gift and charitable planning
Private foundations and not-for-profit entities
Family office, partnership, and limited liability company formation

Fees

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Office locations for Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC - Royal Oak

450 W 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC - Chicago

180 N Stetson Ave #1400, Chicago, IL 60601

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC - Beverly Hills

9465 Wilshire Blvd Suite 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC - Las Vegas

3800 Howard Hughes Pkwy Wells Fargo Tower, # 1000, Las Vegas, NV 89169

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC - Peoria

7707 Knoxville Ave Ste 200, Peoria, IL 61614

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC