Business Attorney in Livonia
Serving Livonia and Wayne County from our Dearborn office, about 20 minutes away.
LegalSolv represents Livonia clients in business matters. Livonia is a large suburb in northwest Wayne County, with district matters heard at the 16th District Court on Five Mile Road. Because our office is about 20 minutes away in Dearborn, you get a Wayne County firm that knows the local courts and procedures without a long drive across Metro Detroit.
Business in Livonia
Livonia has one of the larger commercial bases in western Wayne County, with industrial and office parks along Plymouth Road, Schoolcraft, and Five Mile. We form entities, draft contracts, and handle disputes for those companies.
Business matters we handle for Livonia clients
LLC formation, corporate governance, operating agreements, commercial leases, and business disputes.
The same attorney who takes your call handles your case from the first consultation through resolution, whether the matter settles, is negotiated, or has to be argued in court.
Where Livonia business cases are handled
Livonia businesses form and file with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) at the state level rather than the county. When commercial disputes arise, they are heard in the Business Court of the Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit. We handle the day-to-day work of contracts, governance, and compliance so a company stays out of that courtroom in the first place.
For the courthouse itself (judges, contact details, case lookup, and what a first appearance looks like), see our guide to the 16th District Court in Livonia.
Sorting out the venue early matters, because it sets the deadlines, the filing requirements, and the judge your case will be in front of. It is one of the first things we settle for a Livonia client.
Official Michigan references: Michigan LARA Corporations Division (CSCL), Michigan LLC Act (Act 23 of 1993).
What to expect working with us from Livonia
You do not need to come to Dearborn to get started. We handle the first consultation by phone or video, meet at the 16th District Court or the Wayne County courthouse on hearing days, and keep you updated directly rather than through a case manager. We work in English and Arabic, which matters to many families across Wayne County.
For the full detail on how we approach these cases, see our Business practice page, or call (313) 425-5555 to talk through your situation.
Why Livonia clients choose LegalSolv
- A Wayne County firm about 20 minutes from Livonia, familiar with the 16th District Court and the Wayne County Circuit Court.
- You deal directly with the attorney handling your case.
- Representation in English and Arabic.
- The same rates for Livonia clients as for our Dearborn clients.
We also help Livonia clients with other matters. See everything we handle in Livonia.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Our office is about 20 minutes from Livonia, and we represent Wayne County clients there regularly. We also offer phone and video consultations and can meet at the courthouse on hearing days.
No. We represent clients throughout Wayne County, including Livonia, at the same rates as our Dearborn clients, and your matter is handled by the same attorneys.
Livonia businesses form and file with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) at the state level rather than the county. When commercial disputes arise, they are heard in the Business Court of the Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit. We handle the day-to-day work of contracts, governance, and compliance so a company stays out of that courtroom in the first place.
A business attorney handles the legal side of running a company: forming the entity, drafting and reviewing contracts, negotiating leases, structuring partnerships, handling employment agreements, and resolving disputes when they come up. Some matters are transactional (documents and deals) and some are litigation (lawsuits and settlements). LegalSolv handles both under one roof, so the attorney who formed your company can also defend it.
In practice, very little for most small businesses. 'Corporate lawyer' usually refers to attorneys who work on corporate governance, securities, and large transactions like mergers. 'Business lawyer' or 'business attorney' is the broader term covering formation, contracts, leases, employment matters, and disputes for companies of any size. A Michigan small business almost always needs the second kind.
For most small businesses, an LLC is simpler and more tax-flexible. Corporations make sense when you plan to raise outside investment, issue stock, or eventually go public. The choice depends on liability concerns, tax goals, and how the business will be owned and operated. We help clients decide before they file.
Michigan's LARA filing fee is $50 for the Articles of Organization, plus a $25 annual statement fee. Attorney fees for entity formation are quoted as a flat fee up front and depend on what you actually need: a basic filing costs less than a full package with a custom operating agreement, EIN setup, and other formation documents. We give you the number before you commit to anything.
Most small businesses need at minimum: an operating agreement (for LLCs) or bylaws (for corporations), client/service agreements, vendor agreements, employee or independent contractor agreements, and an NDA template. Industry-specific contracts (commercial leases, supplier agreements, distribution agreements) come up depending on the business model.
Serving Livonia From Our Dearborn Office
We represent Livonia business clients across Wayne County from our Dearborn office.
- Address 22226 Garrison St
Dearborn, MI 48124 - Phone (313) 425-5555
- Hours Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Languages English & Arabic
Talk to a Livonia Business Attorney
Call (313) 425-5555 or request a consultation. We serve Livonia and all of Wayne County from our Dearborn office.