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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Traverse City, MI
Lynch Law has provided trusted legal representation in Traverse City, MI for over four decades. Founded by Deborah Lynch and joined by her son John Lynch, our family-owned firm combines generational expertise with personalized service. We specialize in family law matters including divorce, child custody, and spousal support, while also offering comprehensive business law, real estate, and estate planning services. Our attorneys bring deep local knowledge and a commitment to protecting clients' most important assets - their families, businesses, and futures.With offices centrally located in Traverse City, we serve clients throughout Northern Michigan from Cadillac to Petoskey and up to Mackinaw City. Our proven track record in mediation and litigation ensures clients receive strategic legal counsel tailored to their unique circumstances.
Services
Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Business Law
Real Estate
Estate Planning
Landlord Tenant
Probate
Commercial Leases
Mediation Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal experience in Northern Michigan
- Our family-owned firm provides personalized attorney-client relationships
- Specialized expertise in family law, business formation, and real estate
- We provide free initial consultations with qualified attorneys
- Serving clients from Cadillac to Mackinaw City with local knowledge
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and spousal support determinations. We guide clients through complex emotional matters with compassionate legal counsel. Our attorneys protect parental rights while prioritizing children's best interests during custody negotiations and parenting time disputes.
Business Law
We assist entrepreneurs with business formation, contract drafting, and succession planning strategies. Our legal team helps establish LLCs, draft commercial leases, and resolve business disputes through mediation or litigation. We provide ongoing counsel for small business owners navigating regulatory requirements and growth opportunities.
Real Estate
Our real estate services cover property transactions, zoning regulations, and land-use disputes. We handle purchase agreements, easement negotiations, and mineral rights issues for residential and commercial properties. Our attorneys represent clients in real estate litigation involving boundary disputes and title claims.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives. Our services ensure proper asset distribution while minimizing probate complications. We establish durable powers of attorney and patient advocate designations to protect clients' healthcare and financial interests.
Landlord Tenant
We represent property owners and tenants in lease disputes, eviction proceedings, and housing code compliance matters. Our firm handles mobile home park management issues and rental agreement enforcement. We provide legal counsel for security deposit disputes and habitability claims under Michigan landlord-tenant laws.
People
Deborah Lynch
Founding Attorney
Deborah Lynch established Lynch Law with over 40 years of legal experience. She specializes in family law matters including divorce, child custody, and spousal support. Her practice emphasizes protecting clients' parental rights during complex custody negotiations and parenting time disputes.
John Lynch
Attorney
John Lynch practices civil law with focus areas in business formation, estate planning, and real property transactions. He assists clients with wills, trusts, and probate court proceedings. His experience includes resolving commercial lease disputes and advising on business succession planning strategies.
Questions
What areas of law does Lynch Law specialize in?
We specialize in family law, business law, real estate transactions, estate planning, and landlord-tenant disputes. Our attorneys have particular expertise in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and business formation services.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary initial consultations with qualified attorneys to discuss your legal needs and develop an appropriate strategy for your case.
How long has Lynch Law been in business?
Our firm has served Northern Michigan clients for over 40 years, combining generational legal experience with personalized client service since our founding.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Northern Michigan including Traverse City, Cadillac, Petoskey, and Mackinaw City areas from our central office location.
Can you help with business succession planning?
Yes, our business law practice includes succession planning services to ensure smooth ownership transitions, including drafting buy-sell agreements and developing estate integration strategies.
Do you handle real estate disputes?
Our real estate practice covers property transactions, zoning issues, and land-use disputes, including representation in boundary conflicts, title claims, and easement negotiations.
