Atty. Michael J. Cleland

Atty. Michael J. Cleland

Michael J. Cleland is a lawyer practicing real estate law, corporation law, international and domestic taxation and 6 other areas of law.

Detroit Detroit 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Cleland at a glance

Michael J. Cleland is a Member based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Dold, Spath & Kiriazis, P.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, tax, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1995) and U.S. Tax Court (1997). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D., 1995) and University of Michigan (B.G.S., 1990). Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael J. Cleland is a lawyer practicing real estate law, corporation law, international and domestic taxation and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Michael practices at Dold, Spath & Kiriazis, P.C. in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Cleland's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael J. Cleland is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Tax Law

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

Michael J. Cleland is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Detroit 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 Michael J. Cleland

Where is Michael J. Cleland's law office located?
Michael J. Cleland's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Dold, Spath & Kiriazis, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Cleland handle?
Michael J. Cleland focuses on contracts, business, real estate, tax, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Michael J. Cleland practiced law?
Michael J. Cleland has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Michael J. Cleland go to law school?
Michael J. Cleland earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.G.S., 1990).
How can I contact Michael J. Cleland for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Detroit
- 1995
B.G.S.
University of Michigan
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1997

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