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Harry Steven Ellman
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Harry Ellman Law
28470 W. 13 Mile Road Suite 325 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 » view map
Purchase Agreements, Leases, Mortgages, etc.
Trusted Real Estate Lawyer since 1971

I have over 40 yearsâ€™ experience in law and title issues. Clients should look for an attorney that sincerely cares about getting a positive result for them.

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1. Harry Ellman Farmington Hills, MI
  Attorney At Law - MI, 1971
  Wayne State University Law School
2. Why Choose Harry
  Since 2006 he has resolved many legal matters without the need to litigate.
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Robert L. Marvin

Military, Land Use & Zoning, Social Security, Divorce

Status: Licensed: 21 Years

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Ada, MI 49301

John W. Lewis

Land Use & Zoning, Family Law, Insurance, Bankruptcy

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150 S Stewart Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Beth A. Striegle

Land Use & Zoning, Family Law, Contract, Credit & Debt

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400 Ann St Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Mark E. Nettleton

Land Use & Zoning, Election & Political, Freedom of Information, Limited Liability Companies

Status: Licensed: 30 Years

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900 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

John M. Huff

Land Use & Zoning, Municipal, Estate Planning, Limited Liability Companies

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Grand Rapids, MI 49501

Scott J. Steiner

Land Use & Zoning, Energy, Agriculture, Environmental Law

Status: Licensed: 36 Years

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55 Campau Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Suzanne Frances Bessette

Administrative Law, Energy, Land Use & Zoning, Environmental Law

Status: Licensed: 13 Years

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940 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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LEGAL TERMS

DEMURRER

A request made to a court, asking it to dismiss a lawsuit on the grounds that no legal claim is asserted. For example, you might file a demurrer if your neighbo... (more...)

A request made to a court, asking it to dismiss a lawsuit on the grounds that no legal claim is asserted. For example, you might file a demurrer if your neighbor sued you for parking on the street in front of her house. Your parking habits may annoy your neighbor, but the curb is public property and parking there doesn't cause any harm recognized by the law. After a demurrer is filed, the judge holds a hearing at which both sides can make their arguments about the matter. The judge may dismiss all or part of the lawsuit, or may allow the party who filed the lawsuit to amend its complaint. In some states and in federal court, the term demurrer has been replaced by 'motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim' (called a '12(b)(6) motion' in federal court) or similar term.

COMMERCIAL FRUSTRATION

An unforeseen and uncontrollable event that excuses a party to a contract from performing his or her duties under that contract. For example, a landlord can bre... (more...)

An unforeseen and uncontrollable event that excuses a party to a contract from performing his or her duties under that contract. For example, a landlord can break a lease if the property she agreed to rent accidentally burns down before the tenants move in.

EASEMENT BY PRESCRIPTION

A right to use property, acquired by a long tradition of open and obvious use. For example, if hikers have been using a trail through your backyard for ten year... (more...)

A right to use property, acquired by a long tradition of open and obvious use. For example, if hikers have been using a trail through your backyard for ten years and you've never complained, they probably have an easement by prescription through your yard to the trail.

ASSIGNMENT

A transfer of property rights from one person to another, called the assignee.

APPRAISAL

A determination of the value of something, such as a house, jewelry or stock. A professional appraiser -- a qualified, disinterested expert -- makes an estimate... (more...)

A determination of the value of something, such as a house, jewelry or stock. A professional appraiser -- a qualified, disinterested expert -- makes an estimate by examining the property, and looking at the initial purchase price and comparing it with recent sales of similar property. Courts commonly order appraisals in probate, condemnation, bankruptcy or foreclosure proceedings in order to determine the fair market value of property. Banks and real estate companies use appraisals to ascertain the worth of real estate for lending purposes. And insurance companies require appraisals to determine the amount of damage done to covered property before settling insurance claims.

NOVATION

The substitution of a new contract for an old one. A novation may change one of the parties to the contract or the duties that must be performed by the original... (more...)

The substitution of a new contract for an old one. A novation may change one of the parties to the contract or the duties that must be performed by the original parties.

SHARED EQUITY MORTGAGE

A home loan in which the lender gets a share of the equity of the home in exchange for providing a portion of the down payment. When the home is later sold, the... (more...)

A home loan in which the lender gets a share of the equity of the home in exchange for providing a portion of the down payment. When the home is later sold, the lender is entitled to a portion of the proceeds.

QUIET ENJOYMENT

The right of a property owner or tenant to enjoy his or her property without interference. Disruption of quiet enjoyment may constitute a nuisance. Leases and r... (more...)

The right of a property owner or tenant to enjoy his or her property without interference. Disruption of quiet enjoyment may constitute a nuisance. Leases and rental agreements often contain a 'covenant of quiet enjoyment,' expressly obligating the landlord to see that tenants have the opportunity to live undisturbed.

TENANCY IN COMMON

A way two or more people can own property together. Each can leave his or her interest upon death to beneficiaries of his choosing instead of to the other owner... (more...)

A way two or more people can own property together. Each can leave his or her interest upon death to beneficiaries of his choosing instead of to the other owners, as is required with joint tenancy. In some states, two people are presumed to own property as tenants in common unless they've agreed otherwise in writing.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Risko v. GRAND HAVEN ZONING BD.

Petitioners seek to construct a single-family residence on a lot in Grand Haven Charter Township (the Township). The Township zoning ordinance at issue requires a 50-foot setback. The lot is zoned R-1 residential, is 2.46 acres in size, and is 525 feet wide and 189.25 feet deep. ...

City of Detroit v. Ambassador Bridge Co.

... Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals because the Detroit International Bridge Company (DIBC) is a federal instrumentality for the limited purpose of facilitating traffic over the Ambassador Bridge and, as such, is immune from the zoning regulation of the ...

Great Lakes Soc. v. Georgetown Charter Twp.

... In Docket No. 270031, plaintiff Great Lakes Society (GLS) appeals by leave granted the trial court's opinion and order affirming the denial by defendant Georgetown Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) of GLS's request for a special use permit and for a variance. ...

Trufant Land Use & Zoning Lawyer, Michigan

Sponsored Law Firm

Harry Ellman Law

SPONSORED LAWYERS

Robert L. Marvin

John W. Lewis

Beth A. Striegle

Mark E. Nettleton

John M. Huff

Scott J. Steiner

Suzanne Frances Bessette

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LEGAL TERMS

DEMURRER

COMMERCIAL FRUSTRATION

EASEMENT BY PRESCRIPTION

ASSIGNMENT

APPRAISAL

NOVATION

SHARED EQUITY MORTGAGE

QUIET ENJOYMENT

TENANCY IN COMMON

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Risko v. GRAND HAVEN ZONING BD.

City of Detroit v. Ambassador Bridge Co.

Great Lakes Soc. v. Georgetown Charter Twp.

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