Atty. James S Franchek

Atty. James S Franchek

James S Franchek is a lawyer practicing business litigation, insurance defense, business law and 2 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Kenyon College, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Ludington Ludington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About James S Franchek at a glance

James S Franchek is a Member based in Ludington, Michigan, practicing at Franchek Law, LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, business, hoa, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1981), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1981), Massachusetts (1982), and U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circ (1982). Educated at University of Detroit J.D. (—) and Kenyon College A.B. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Massachusetts and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Ludington, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James S Franchek is a lawyer practicing business litigation, insurance defense, business law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Kenyon College, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at Franchek Law, LLC in Ludington, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James S Franchek's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James S Franchek is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James S Franchek is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

HOA & Condominium Law

James S Franchek is one of 5,637 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James S Franchek is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James S Franchek is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Michigan →

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 Ludington 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 James S Franchek

Where is James S Franchek's law office located?
James S Franchek's law practice is located in Ludington, Michigan. The firm is Franchek Law, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S Franchek handle?
James S Franchek focuses on employment, business, hoa, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James S Franchek practiced law?
James S Franchek has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James S Franchek go to law school?
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How can I contact James S Franchek for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James S Franchek received?
James S Franchek's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Detroit J.D.
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Kenyon College A.B.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1981
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circ
Admitted: 1982

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