Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Northern Michigan
Founded in 1994, our firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services tailored to the unique needs of clients in Northern Michigan. With over two decades of combined experience, Stefan J. Scholl and Bradley C. Martin prioritize responsiveness, ensuring clients receive prompt and efficient representation across diverse legal matters. Our practice spans real estate law, estate planning, probate administration, business law, and civil litigation, serving individuals and organizations throughout Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Stefan Scholl, a University of Michigan Law School graduate, brings extensive expertise in municipal law and real estate transactions, while Bradley Martin, a holder of the ICLE Probate and Estate Planning Certificate, specializes in trust and estate litigation.We are committed to community engagement, with active involvement in local bar associations, real estate boards, and environmental organizations. Our approach combines personalized service with a deep understanding of regional legal landscapes, ensuring clients benefit from both local knowledge and comprehensive legal acumen.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Business Law
Civil Litigation
Personal Injury
Municipal Law
Cottage Law
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined legal experience in Northern Michigan.
- Our attorneys hold advanced certifications in estate planning and probate law.
- We provide personalized service with a focus on local market knowledge.
- Our team has successfully resolved complex real estate and trust litigation cases.
- We maintain active involvement in regional legal and community organizations.
Services
Real Estate Law
Our firm handles residential and commercial real estate transactions, including title insurance claims, zoning matters, and boundary disputes. We draft legal documents like deeds and easements while representing condominium associations in compliance and collection matters. Our attorneys also assist with tax assessment appeals and short-term rental restrictions in Northern Michigan.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans addressing family succession and asset protection. Services include Medicaid planning, ladybird deeds, and cottage law solutions. Our attorneys administer trusts and estates while handling probate litigation, ensuring clients' wishes are protected across generations through legally sound documentation and strategic counsel.
Business Law
We provide legal guidance for business formation, contracts, and compliance matters. Our representation includes corporations, LLCs, and partnerships in transactional work and dispute resolution. We assist with municipal law issues and have experience representing schools and governmental bodies in regulatory matters.
Civil Litigation
Our firm represents clients in court proceedings involving real estate conflicts, probate contests, and business disputes. We handle collection cases and boundary line disagreements while providing strategic defense for title insurance claims. Our litigation approach balances aggressive advocacy with cost-effective resolution strategies.
Personal Injury
We advocate for clients injured through no fault of their own, pursuing compensation for medical expenses and damages. Our experience includes representing clients in insurance negotiations and court proceedings, ensuring their rights are protected throughout the legal process while maintaining focus on client well-being.
People
Stefan J. Scholl
Attorney
Stefan Scholl, a University of Michigan Law School graduate, has practiced law in Northern Michigan since 1994. He specializes in real estate law, estate planning, and municipal law while maintaining active involvement in the Emmet-Charlevoix Bar Association and local environmental organizations.
Bradley C. Martin
Attorney
Bradley Martin joined the firm in 2019 after earning his law degree from the University of Michigan. He holds the ICLE Probate and Estate Planning Certificate and focuses on trust administration, estate litigation, and cottage law matters in Northern Michigan.
Questions
What areas of law does your firm specialize in?
We specialize in real estate law, estate planning, probate administration, business law, civil litigation, and personal injury cases throughout Northern Michigan.
How experienced are your attorneys in Northern Michigan legal matters?
Stefan Scholl has practiced in Northern Michigan since 1994, while Bradley Martin joined in 2019, bringing combined experience of over 30 years in regional legal issues.
Do you handle estate planning for vacation properties?
Yes, we provide cottage law solutions including family succession planning and joint ownership agreements for Northern Michigan properties.
Can you assist with real estate disputes?
Our firm handles boundary disputes, title insurance claims, zoning issues, and tax assessment appeals for residential and commercial properties.
Are your attorneys available for local government legal needs?
Yes, we represent municipalities and school districts in various legal matters, drawing on decades of experience in municipal law.
