Atty. Gary Schwarcz

Atty. Gary Schwarcz

GARY SCHWARCZ was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1981 and the New York State Bar in 1982. He is a graduate of Wayne State University (B.A.

Farmington Hills Farmington Hills 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Gary Schwarcz at a glance

Gary Schwarcz is an Associate based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, practicing at Couzens, Lansky, Fealk, Ellis, Roeder & Lazar, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1982) and New York (1983). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1982) and University of Michigan (J.D., 1981). Active member of Detroit, New York State and American. Serands clients in Farmington Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • GARY SCHWARCZ was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1981 and the New York State Bar in 1982
  • He is a graduate of Wayne State University (B.A
  • Accounting, High Distinction, 1978), University of Michigan Law School (J.D., Cum laude, 1981) and New York University Law School (LL.M
  • Taxation, 1982)
  • He speaks regularly to numerous professional organizations, including the Michigan Association of CPA's (MACPA)
  • He is currently on the MACPA Management Information Show Task Force
  • Mr. Schwarcz has written numerous articles including: Schwarcz and Sherbin, "The Limited Liability Company: A New Entity for Michigan Businesses?", 71 Michigan Bar Journal 650 (July 1992)
  • Schwarcz and Acker, "The Michigan Limited Liability Company: House Bill 4902 for Michigan Businesses," Vol
  • XVIII Michigan Tax Lawyer 20 (4th Quarter 1992)
  • Schwarcz and Acker, "The Michigan Limited Liability Company: New Opportunities for Michigan Businesses," Vol. 20, No. 3, Michigan Real Property Review 109 (Fall 1993)
  • and Schwarcz, "Family Limited Liability Companies as an Estate Planning Tool," Vol
  • XXI Michigan Tax Lawyer 17 (1st Quarter 1995)
  • Mr. Schwarcz is a member of the Michigan State Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association
  • He is an acknowledged authority on the Michigan Limited Liability Company Act
  • Mr. Schwarcz is a past Chairperson of the Michigan State Bar Association Partnership Tax Committee
  • Prior to joining Couzens, Lansky, he was with Maroko and Landau, P.C. of Farmington Hills, Michigan
  • Mr. Schwarcz concentrates his practice in the areas of business planning, estate planning and taxation

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Schwarcz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Schwarcz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Farmington Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary Schwarcz

Where is Gary Schwarcz's law office located?
Gary Schwarcz's law practice is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The firm is Couzens, Lansky, Fealk, Ellis, Roeder & Lazar, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Schwarcz handle?
Gary Schwarcz focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Gary Schwarcz practiced law?
Gary Schwarcz has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Gary Schwarcz go to law school?
Gary Schwarcz earned their education at (LL.M., 1982); (J.D., 1981).
How can I contact Gary Schwarcz for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
New York University
- 1982
J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 1983

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