Atty. Michael J Haggerty
Michael J Haggerty is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, corporations, probate/wills/trusts and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Corporations & More Attorney · Serving Troy, MI · 45+ Years Experience
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About Michael J Haggerty at a Glance
Michael J Haggerty is a trusts, probate, employment, and business attorney based in Troy, Michigan. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1981). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D., 1981) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael J Haggerty
- Michael J Haggerty is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, corporations, probate/wills/trusts and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Michael practices in Troy, MI
Practice Areas Explained
Michael J Haggerty's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J Haggerty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Troy.
Trusts in Troy
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Probate in Troy
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Employment Law in Troy
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Troy
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Troy
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 Troy 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 venue, 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.
Troy Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Troy-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Troy Choose Michael J Haggerty
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael J Haggerty's practice in the field of trusts, probate, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael J Haggerty brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and employment, Michael J Haggerty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Troy
A Troy-based practice means Michael J Haggerty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael J Haggerty Handles in Troy
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