Joseph Michael West

Joseph Michael West

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Real estate Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business

2750 Carpenter Road, Suite 4, Ann Arbor, MI

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Real Estate 65%

I handle commercial and residential real estate matters, including sales and purchases, commercial lease negotiation and drafting, easements and title matters, as well as mortgage litigation, quiet title litigation, and the like.

65%
Business 35%

I assist clients in the formation and maintaining of business entities, including corporations and limited liability companies, and assist with complex business transactions. I also consult with clients in the midst of business disputes to help navigate amicable resolutions.

35%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 19 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2006

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Joseph M. West, P.C.

2750 Carpenter Road, Suite 4, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108

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Joseph Michael West's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Ryan | August 21, 2014 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

A life saver for a small business owner!

We have used Joe since starting our business in 2011. Being new to small business ownership, we were very apprehensive about hiring a business attorney. We were very fortunate to find Joe. He helped us form our LLC with a solid Operating Agreement that has protected us and our business a few times... already. He has been very helpful in negotiations between LLC members. We have also used Joe for real estate issues such as lease negotiations and most recently trademark issues. We have never had a bad experience with Joe and we look forward to retaining his services for years to come.

Posted by Lauren | August 20, 2014 | Litigation

Quick, Thorough, and Thoughtful

Joe handled a small litigation for our university, and was able to bring the case to a full and positive resolution in just a week or two. His writing skills are top notch, as are his communication and organizational skills, and his rates are very reasonable. He has a great sense of enthusiasm for ...his work, and a cheerful attitude that make working with him a joy. We were thoroughly satisfied.

Posted by Melissa | August 12, 2014 | Real Estate

Knowledgeable and dependable

From the moment I hired Joe, I knew I was in great hands. He was able to guide me through the process of my real estate transaction with ease. He made me feel like my case was the most important thing to him by instantly answering any and ALL questions I had. It would be hard to find another lawyer... with his amazing commitment and follow through. I would highly recommend Joe West.

Posted by Andy | January 20, 2013 | Real Estate

Hard Work; Great Value

Joe has handled approximately 30 real estate litigation matters for our in-house legal team at an 8,000 employee company. He has handled these matters with a high level of competence and skill. He has achieved great results in these cases, through hard work, attention to detail, and determination t...o win. With his competitive rates, he presents a great value for companies and individuals looking for an excellent attorney at a fair price.

Posted by Jim | January 20, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements

Effective, friendly, and professional

Joe worked hard, kept me informed, and most important of all gave good counsel on the contract issues I brought to him. Results matter, and I'm happy with those, but the means by which we got those results are equally important. Joe's advice on what to stand firm on, when to compromise, and how to ap...proach the issues in a straightforward and reasonable way were essential to my satisfaction. With his help I'm confident that we got the best outcomes while minimizing both cost and conflict. I recommend him without reservation.

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Joseph Michael West's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ross Bergethon

Litigation lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe is one of the brightest and most conscientious attorneys I've had the pleasure to work with. His practice combines the sort of experience--including a prestigious federal appellate clerkship and work on sophisticated, high-profile, corporate matters--you'd expect from a partner at a large corporate firm, with the accessibility, personal touch, and common sense of a solo practitioner. I can also say from firsthand experience that Joe's a superb writer and researcher who produces the kind of concise and engaging briefs that win cases. I would refer my own friends or family members to him without a second thought."

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Neil Deblois

Commercial real estate lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joe was opposing counsel on an unusual commercial matter. He was thorough, professional and reasonable, leading to an amicable resolution of the case."

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Charles Clos

Litigation lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been practicing law for over 20 years and Joe was opposing counsel on a very contentious and complicated litigation matter involving mortgage and banking issues. I found Joe not only to be extremely competent and thorough in handling all aspects of this difficult case, he was at all times the consumate professional. Because of my experience with Joe he is on the top of my list when people or businesses request a referral and I would never hesitate to recommend his services. never hesitate to refer clients to him when the ocassion arisesn this If I were in need of a lwayer tAs a result when ce our"

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Thomas Murray

Litigation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a very talented and highly effective lawyer. He is honest, responsive, passionate and an excellent advocate for his clients. I have referred him work in the past and would not hesitate to recommend him to clients."

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Ian Bolton

Litigation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is an extremely intelligent and hard working attorney with a particular expertise in litigation. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great attorney at a reasonable price."

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John Hilla

Litigation lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Joseph West personally & professionally as long as either of us have been licensed attorneys. Attorney West is one of the most capable and intelligent and ethical practitioners in southeastern Michigan. He represents his individual and corporate clients with aggressive zeal and treats each client with the respect that they deserve."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Joseph M. West, PC

2006 - 2009

Associate, Dykema Gossett

2005 - 2006

Judicial Law Clerk, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Associations

State Bar of Michigan

State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Law Section

State Bar of Michigan, Business Law Section

State Bar of Michigan, Agricultural Law Section

Education

2005

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Wayne State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2005

Mich. Int'l Lawyer Vol. XVIII, No. 2 Application of the [Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development] Anti-Bribery Convention

2004

Wayne Law Review Federal Fraud Prosecutions of Schemes to Defraud Foreign Sovereigns of Import Taxes

Languages

English

Activity

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