Business Details
Trusted Landlord Legal Services in Grand Rapids, MI
Edward Allen Law represents landlords exclusively with a focus on evictions and rental property legal challenges. Our firm combines decades of entrepreneurial experience with specialized legal expertise to resolve landlord-tenant issues efficiently. Founded by David Szostek, a licensed real estate broker and seasoned eviction attorney with over 10,000 filed cases, we provide flat-fee pricing and statewide court representation across Michigan.Our streamlined approach serves both individual property owners and large-scale management companies through secure client portals and direct attorney communication. We specialize in residential, commercial, and subsidized housing law while offering compliance guidance for evolving landlord-tenant regulations.
Services
Eviction Filings
Court Representation
Lease Enforcement
Compliance Guidance
Holdover Tenant Cases
Security Deposit Disputes
Lease Review Services
Nonpayment Evictions
Writs of Eviction
Judgment Enforcement
Highlights and features
- We offer flat-fee pricing for predictable legal costs
- Streamlined services for landlords managing thousands of units
- Courtroom-tested attorneys with statewide Michigan presence
- Secure online client portals for modern case management
- Specialized experience in residential, commercial, and subsidized housing law
Services
Eviction Filings
We handle complete eviction processes for Michigan landlords including notice drafting, court filings, and judgment enforcement. Our specialized team manages nonpayment cases, lease violations, and holdover tenants across residential and commercial properties. With experience in 30+ state courts, we provide efficient representation from initial notices through writs of eviction.
Court Representation
Our attorneys provide courtroom-tested representation in Michigan landlord-tenant disputes. We regularly appear in eviction dockets statewide, handling lease violations, security deposit challenges, and compliance issues. This service includes all court filings, hearings, and post-judgment actions with a focus on protecting property owners' legal rights and financial interests.
Lease Enforcement
We assist landlords with lease agreement enforcement and violation resolution. This includes unauthorized occupant issues, property damage claims, and early lease termination cases. Our services cover legal strategy development, documentation requirements, and court proceedings when necessary to uphold lease terms across Michigan jurisdictions.
Compliance Guidance
Our firm provides critical guidance on Michigan landlord-tenant law compliance. We help clients navigate evolving regulations, including recent court rule changes. This service covers proper notice requirements, documentation standards, and legally compliant eviction procedures for residential, commercial, and subsidized housing properties statewide.
Holdover Tenant Cases
We specialize in holdover tenant cases involving expired leases and unwilling vacators. Our services include legal strategy development, court filings, possession orders, and writ enforcement. With experience in both residential and commercial cases, we help landlords regain property control while maintaining full legal compliance across Michigan jurisdictions.
People
David Szostek
Founder
David Szostek is a licensed real estate broker and eviction attorney with nearly 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. He has filed over 10,000 eviction cases and trained Michigan lawyers on court rule changes. His business-first approach combines property management expertise with legal advocacy for Michigan landlords.
Clayton Jipping
Of Counsel
Clayton Jipping provides specialized legal counsel as part of our eviction defense team. With extensive experience in Michigan landlord-tenant law, he contributes to complex case strategies and courtroom representation while maintaining focus on efficient, client-centered solutions for property owners across the state.
Questions
What eviction services do you specifically handle?
We handle all aspects of landlord-tenant evictions including nonpayment cases, lease violations, holdover tenants, security deposit disputes, and post-judgment enforcement across Michigan.
Do you work with large property management companies?
Yes, we specialize in serving both individual landlords and major property management firms with scalable legal solutions and integrated collections workflow support.
What areas of Michigan do you cover?
Our attorneys regularly appear in nearly 30 Michigan courts statewide, providing legal representation in residential, commercial, and subsidized housing matters across the state.
How are your legal fees structured?
We prioritize flat-fee pricing whenever possible, offering predictable costs with clear scope of services before you commit to any legal action.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our lead attorney David Szostek has filed over 10,000 eviction cases, trained Michigan lawyers on court rule changes, and brings 30 years of entrepreneurial and legal experience.
