by Jill K. Miller | Nov 19, 2021
Nonpayment Defaults for Commercial Landlords and Tenants: Solutions Whether you are a commercial landlord or tenant, COVID-19 has likely impacted your business. And in many cases here in Michigan it has specifically impacted the ability of tenants to pay rent while...
by Robert Cooper | Nov 19, 2021
By Robert Cooper The biggest question today in the estate planning world is what dollar amount of assets may be passed tax-free after January 1, 2022, to next-generation family members. The House Ways and Means Committee has released an extensive tax package proposing...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Oct 22, 2021
Attorneys Ben Hammond and Justin Wheeler will be presenting at the Commercial Real Estate Summit at the Embassy Suites Conference Center, Grand Rapids, on September 22 and 23, 2021. With nearly 20 years of legal experience, Ben Hammond practices in the areas of...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Oct 22, 2021
Stephen A. Hilger has been selected as one of America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® for 2021. Selection to America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in High...
by Hilger Hammond | Oct 19, 2021
The payment of cottage expenses is usually swift and easy – at least when there is a single owner (or spouses that work well together). In these instances, the owner receives a bill and pays it – no problems. Plus, single owners (or spouses) usually create and follow...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Sep 29, 2021
Ben Hammond has been recognized by Best Lawyer as a “Lawyer of the Year” for 2022 in Construction Law in Grand Rapids. This achievement is awarded to individual attorneys voted with the highest overall feedback from their peers. Hammond is a founding member the firm...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Sep 23, 2021
Aileen Leipprandt received the 2021 Member of the Year Award from the Construction Financial Management Association, Western Michigan Chapter. This award is given to a member to recognize their contribution to the leadership, development, and/or promotion of the...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Sep 23, 2021
Stephen A. Hilger will be a presenter at the Construction SuperConference, in Orlando, Florida, on December 6, 2021. Hilger will speak on the topic of “Remote Dispute Resolution: Temporary Band-Aid or Long-Term Solution? The Pros and Cons of Remote Dispute Resolution...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Sep 10, 2021
On July 1st, 2021, Ben Hammond assumed the role of President for the Grand Rapids Bar Association. The association is committed to promoting justice, professional excellence and respect for the law, fostering the dignity and integrity of the profession, providing...
by Stephen Hilger | Aug 16, 2021
Anyone who has participated in the mediation process knows the scenario: you get to the end of a mediation and there is little or no likelihood that the dispute will settle. What do you do? Most people simply pack their bags and walk away. There is, however, an...
by Hilger Hammond | Aug 2, 2021
Common Ownership Issues in Family Cottages – Part I: Management Believe it or not, co-owning family cottages can create issues between the common owners. Seriously! These “issues” (which can sometimes decimate familial relationships) are typically concentrated into...
