$ 150-225 per hour
Susan L. Hlywa Topp
About Susan
Biography
Since 1980 Susan Hlywa Topp has been actively involved in environmental and natural resource law in the state of Michigan. With thirteen years employment as a Conservation Officer with the Michigan Departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, and over twenty three years of private law practice, she has the experience to see issues from many sides. Susan is a 1978 cum laude graduate of Wayne State University Law School and the principal of Topp Law PLC. She is the past Chair of the Environmental Law Section Council of the State Bar of Michigan. Susan is a frequent speaker and published author on environmental, natural resource, and oil and gas law issues and she represents clients in both regulatory and litigation matters. Susan enjoys skiing, backpacking, and canoe camping in the Boundary Waters and Algonquin with her husky, Keenan.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Litigation
25%
34 years | 550 cases
Oil and Gas
25%
34 years | 2,800 cases
Environmental and Natural Resources
20%
34 years | 300 cases
Real Estate
15%
34 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-33%
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Licensed in Michigan for 33 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Topp Law PLC
213 E Main St, PO Box 1977, Gaylord, MI, 49734
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Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Oil & Gas
Oil & GAS
Susan Topp has been my attorney for numerous Oil & Gas transactions. She and her firm have always performed to the highest of standards and efficiency. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a knowledgeable professional to represent them in dealings with the Oil & Gas industry.
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1995 - 2001
Associate Attorney, Plunkett & Cooney
Associations
2007 - 2008
State Bar of Michigan, Environmental Law SectionChair
2005 - 2006
State Bar of Michigan, Environmental Law SectionSecretary/Treasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
THE MABLE CLEARY TRUST v. THE EDWARD MARLAH MUZYL TRUST LLC , 262 Mich App 485
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded.
Education
1991
Wayne State University Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
1978
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Speaking Engagements
2006
State Bar of Michigan, Environmental Law Section
Gas and Oil Issues in Real Estate Transactions
2005
State Bar of Michigan, Environmental Law Section
Wind Turbine Generators
2004
Wayne State University
Commercial Wind Turbine Generators
2003
State Bar of Michigan, Environmental Law Section
Effect of Oil & Gas Mineral Rights on Real Estate Transactions
2002
State Bar of Michigan, Environmental Law Section
Negotiating Contaminated Property Transfers
1996
Upper Michigan Legal Institute and the Institute for Continuing Legal Education of the Michigan State Bar
Environmental Aspects of Real Estate Transfers
1996
State Bar of Michigan, Environmental Law Section
Natural Resources/Wetlands: Wetlands Mitigation, Habitat and Open Space
1996
Michigan Municipal League
Listen, Learn & Lead: Surviving in These Litigious Times
Publications
2014
State Bar of Michigan
Michigan Environmental Law Deskbook - OIl and Gas
2011
American Association of Professional Landmen
Oil and Gas Law Nationwide Comparison
2004
Michigan Real Property Review
Severed Minerals: REstrictive Covenants as Restrictions on Surface Use by the Mineral Owner
1999
Michigan Bar Journal
Severed Minerals: Are Surface Owners Entitled to Damages for Diminution of Thier Property Value
Languages
English