Michael F. Matheson

Oil and gas Attorney at East Lansing, MI

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Practice areas

Business

25%

Representation of small to medium sized companies in corporate governance and tax matters

26 years, 100 cases
Oil and gas

25%

Representation in all phaseds of oil and gas development, including, leasing, tax, permitting and regulatory

15 years, 75 cases
Health care

15%

Representation of licensed healthcare professionals before state administrative and regulatory agencies and boards.

14 years
Litigation

15%

Complex commercial and business litigation

26 years, 300 cases
Real estate

10%

Representation in sales of real estate and property tax appeals

26 years, 150 cases
Tax

10%

Real and Personal Property Tax Appeals

15 years, 80 cases

I concentrate in the areas of business organizations, oil and gas, health care, property tax appeals and complex commercial litigation. I have appeared before state and federal courts, and state and federal administrative agencies. My trial experience includes several jury and bench trials. In addition to being admitted as a lawyer in Michigan, I am also admitted in Illinois. My goal is always to first seek a positive resolution for my clients; however, there comes a time when the opposition is not willing to accept the realities of the position in which they find themselves. In these cases, you want an aggressive and effective litigation attorney in your corner.

Licensed for 25 years

State IL

Status Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Acquired 2013

Updated 01/06/2023

State MI

Status Active in Good Standing

Acquired 1997

Updated 02/23/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Matheson Law Firm

200 Woodland Pass

Suite F

East Lansing, MI, 48823

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AVVO RATING 8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Principal
Matheson Law Firm
2017 - Present

Shareholder
Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, PC
2008 - 2017

Attorney
McClelland & Anderson, LLP
2003 - 2008

Attorney
Butzel Long
1997 - 2002

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Education

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997

Northwood University (Midland, MI)
BS - Bachelor of Science
1991

Legal Cases

Sterling Products, Inc. v Rittech Service & Sales, Inc.
Net Positive Settlement Just Prior to Jury Verdict

Delta Oil Co. v Midland Cogeneration Venture
Favorable Settlement

Lansing Pavilion, LLC v Eastwood, LLC
Favorable Settlement

Associations

Illinois State Bar Association
2013 - Present

Michigan Bar Association
1997 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Administrative Law Section
Chairperson
2013 - 2015

Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Frank Murphy Honor Society
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
1997

Magna Cum Laude
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
1997

University of Detroit Mercy - Law Review
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
1995

Publications

Michigan Real Property Review
Adverse Possession - A Case Against A Legislative Fix
2008

University of Detroit Mercy Law Review
Have Michigan Public School Teachers Lost Their Ability to Strike under 1994 PA 112?
1998

Speaking Engagements

Lien Law & Legal Update
Construction Lien Law
2011

Michigan Construction Lien Law & Legal Update
Home Builder Continuing Competency
2010

Protecting Brokers Under Michigan's New Lien Act
Commercial Brokers' Lien Act
2010

What Happens When Subs Aren't Paid
Construction Lien Law
2009

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