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Business Law & M&A
Entity formations, multi-member operating agreements, outside general counsel retainers, and lower-middle-market acquisitions and exits.
Business, litigation & estate counsel serving Southfield, MI.
Representing Southfield commercial property owners, healthcare networks, logistics operators, CPA/advisory practices, and IT firms across transactions and Business Court litigation.
Oakland County ยท 25 minutes from our Rochester headquarters
CountyOakland County
Commercial CorridorTown Center, Northwestern Highway & I-696 Commercial Hub
Court VenuesOakland County 6th Circuit Business Court | 46th District Court (Southfield)
Firm Office125 E. 3rd St, Suite 100, Rochester, MI
Strategic counsel for Southfield enterprises.
We structure commercial loan workouts, multi-tenant office and medical leases, B2B service MSAs, employment defense, and corporate acquisitions throughout the Northwestern Highway corridor.
Core practice areas serving Southfield.
Comprehensive corporate, transactional, trial litigation, real estate, tax, and private wealth representation under one roof.
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Real Estate Purchases & Sales
Commercial and residential purchase agreements, title and survey review, SPE LLC closings, triple-net leases, and property tax uncapping strategy.
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Wills, Trusts & Powers of Attorney
Revocable and irrevocable trusts, pour-over wills, UPOAA financial and medical powers of attorney, JD/CPA tax strategy, and probate trial defense.
Key sectors represented in Southfield.
Dedicated statutory, transactional, and courtroom counsel tailored to Southeast Michigan's core operating industries.
Healthcare, Dental & MSOs →
Structuring compliant Michigan PLLCs, Management Services Organizations, physician buy-ins, practice acquisitions, and restrictive covenant defense for clinical founders.
Commercial Real Estate & Landlords →
Protecting Michigan developers, portfolio landlords, and owner-occupiers across acquisitions, triple-net leases, commercial loan closings, Ladybird restructuring, and title disputes.
Automotive Suppliers & Manufacturing →
Advising Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers, precision machine shops, and industrial manufacturers along the I-75 Oakland and Macomb corridor on supply contracts, M&A, and commercial litigation.
Construction & Specialty Trades →
Representing Michigan general contractors, HVAC, electrical, civil site-work, and commercial builders on lien enforcement, subcontract risk, fleet isolation, and payment litigation.
Meet with us in downtown Rochester.
25 minutes from our Rochester headquarters. Our attorneys advise business owners face-to-face at 125 E. 3rd Street, Suite 100, Rochester, MI 48307.
Founding Attorney & Managing Member ยท Bar P74482Reese SerraSenior Litigation & Trial CounselBrian D. HarrisonAttorney & Certified Public Accountant (JD / CPA)Matt Wozniak
Need a Michigan Registered Office & Statutory Resident Agent?
Anchor your Michigan LLC, PLLC, or corporation at our Suite 100 downtown Rochester commercial street address with attorney-supervised service of process handling.
Southfield client & court venue FAQs
Practical information on court venues, consultations, and conflict screening.
Where do Southfield business owners meet with The Private Firm?
Clients from Southfield (25 minutes from our Rochester headquarters) meet with our attorneys in person at our headquarters at 125 E. 3rd Street, Suite 100, Rochester, MI 48307, or via executive video conference.
Which courts handle commercial and probate disputes for Southfield clients?
Matters arising in Southfield (Oakland County) are typically heard in Oakland County 6th Circuit Business Court | 46th District Court (Southfield), as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan when federal jurisdiction applies.
Can The Private Firm serve as Outside General Counsel for a Southfield company?
Yes. We advise Southfield companies across Town Center, Northwestern Highway & I-696 Commercial Hub on entity structuring, M&A, commercial real estate leases, employment covenants, tax planning, and Business Court litigation.
How are conflicts of interest checked before an initial consultation?
Before any confidential details are exchanged, our team screens all prospective parties and opposing counterparties under the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct.