Specific areas of Law

Immigration Law

The U.S. immigration law entails the filing of petitions and or applications in order to obtain legal status in the United States for a temporary stay as well as a stay for a longer period, to study, work, or live in the United States permanently.

We regularly represent companies hiring a foreign national, as well as foreign individuals.  We assist these individuals in obtaining work authorization, or establishing permanent residency in the U.S.  (green card).  We also assist in establishing subsidiary or affiliate companies of a foreign company and management of U.S. or European companies. 

Our attorneys have a broad base of experience to meet our clients' needs in immigration matters involving obtaining a variety of visas including; H-1B status, L-1A or L-1B status, O or R status, E-1 - Treaty Trader visas, or even E-2 status as an investor, B-1/2 visa, student visa, such as F-1 or M visa, permanent residency family or employment based through consular processing or through adjustment of the status process in the United States, waivers i.e. a waiver of the Two Year Home Residency Requirement, labor certification (PERM) and other immigration matters.

Our highly skilled attorneys and staff know immigration law, the consulate procedures, and the procedures at the service centers.  This is important to the outcome of your matter.  With so much on the line, you deserve attorneys that have experience to obtain the best possible results with regard to your legal matters.  Learn more about how we can help you with your case by clicking here or call us immediately at 989.687.5255. 

Business Law

Another area of law that we focus on is the creation and the management of companies, such as a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or a joint venture.  Especially the management of a joint venture requires both legal knowledge as well as an understanding for the business and potential intercultural problems that may arise during the creation and the life thereof.  We create companies internationally, especially in England, the U.S., as well as in Switzerland and in Germany.

Enforcement of foreign judgments in the United States as well as in Germany

The enforcement of a foreign judgment can be challenging, especially if one is not very familiar with the other country's legal system.  We advise and assist our clients in the recognition process of foreign judgments and their enforcement.

Probate and Family Law

As a law office that focuses on international la international probate and family law is another area of law we are focusing on.  Special expertise is required and can be provided by us with respect to international probate and family law matters, especially in relation to Germany.  For example, if you are inheriting assets, that are located in Germany and you have completed the probate process in the United States, this does not automatically mean that you can obtain the assets located in Germany.  In fact, you would have to go through the German probate process again.  This can be very burdensome and extensive; knowledge of the other country's probate law is required to be successful.  Due to our competency, we can represent you in the U.S. as well as in Germany.

Problems also arise in international divorce matters.  Where should you file for divorce, in the United States or in another country?  Which law is applicable?  Can you take your child with you or can you ensure that your child's stays in the United States and does not move back to where one parent may come from?  These questions may concern you when considering a divorce and the appropriate steps need to be planned.

Of course, general probate law, estate planning, wills and trust law, and "standard divorce cases” are handled by our firm as well.

We know that people who are facing legal problems in the area of probate or family law need quick and clear answers to their legal questions. 

German Law

We are offering a wide variety of German Legal Services for businesses and individuals living in Germany as well as living in the U.S.

We provide services for all your possible legal needs related to you or your business in or with Germany or Europe.  However, we specialize in German Probate Law, German Inheritance Law, International Wills, German Family Law, German Divorce Law, German Custody matters, German Alimony / Spousal Support matters, German Immigration Law, German Contract Law and Contract Review, and we provide legal Expert Witness services and legal translation services.

Our team is comprised of German Attorneys as well as Business Development Consultants who hold Masters of Business Administration degrees.

Active engagements in the following legal and international associations ensure that we are always informed and have access to the most recent information and trends:  State Bar of Michigan, the Federal Bar Association Eastern District of Michigan; the Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Michigan, American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Bar Association of Saxony (Rechtsanwaltskammer Sachsen), the German Bar Association, Deutscher Anwaltverein, the Bar Association of Dresden (Deutscher Dresdner Anwaltsverein), Youth For Understanding USA, and others.

We are fluent in German, Luxembourgish, and English, both spoken and written.