Located in Farmington Hills, Shifman & Carlson, P.C. provides General Counsel, Estate Planning and Business Legal Services

Whether you need a general counsel for your government body or need legal counsel on estate planning, trusts, real estate or business transactions, the attorneys at Shifman & Carlson, P.C. are highly skilled and knowledgeable. Our legal team is dedicated to providing competent and diligent representation to each and every client. We work closely with the client to make sure we tailor a strategy or plan that best suits each individual's specific needs. When it comes to getting results, there's nothing like strong legal experience. We have been providing excellent legal service to clients in Oakland County and all of Michigan for more than 40 years. Contact us to see what we can do for you.

General Counsel Services

Our firm has represented cities, school districts, public school academies and political campaigns in a variety of legal matters as general counsel. Our team of lawyers can handle legal issues from those involving special education, property acquisition, zoning and construction contracts to campaign finance and election law issues. We have represented municipal clients in concerns regarding Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Open Meetings Act (OMA) and other matters unique to the public sector. From appeals and litigation concerning federal and state constitutional issues, ordinance drafting and contract negotiation to advising school districts on a wide variety of education law matters, we have a proven track record.

Personal and Property Law Attorney

Besides representing municipalities and small businesses, we also provide representation to individuals in need of a property and personal law attorney. Personal and property law spans everything from real estate and property issues to wills, trusts, probate and estate planning, administration and litigation matters. We are very knowledgeable in the area of trusts and estate administration and planning. A lawyer at our firm can also provide legal counsel to clients who are facing probate court when a loved one passes away without leaving a will. Starting with the first step of drafting a will to probate administration, we may be able to help you with your personal and property law matters.

If you are looking for representation from a legal team that can perform like a large firm while delivering the personalized and dedicated service of a small firm, we may be what you are looking for. If we take on your case, have no doubt that we will do everything possible to look out for your best interests and get the best results possible.

Contact us to speak with an attorney at our firm today for your legal needs.