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Business And Corporate Attorneys In Farmington Hills And Detroit, Michigan

Last updated on June 4, 2026

At Brown Borkowski & Morrow in Farmington Hills, our Michigan business attorneys have a long history of successful results for our clients who own and operate small to medium-sized businesses in the greater Detroit area.

Since our firm’s inception, we have provided legal guidance and advice to business and corporate clients across Michigan. Our clients appreciate our personalized approach and dedication to their success, which has resulted in many long-term relationships and referrals.

Comprehensive Legal Services For Business Formation And Growth

Our Michigan corporate lawyers have decades of experience guiding clients through every stage of business development, from formation to daily operations. We provide legal guidance and advice to businesses of all sizes on a wide range of legal challenges, including:

Business formation and financing: Our business startup lawyers provide tailored solutions with respect to the formation and financing of your new company or franchise. We will guide you through your different choices for a corporate structure, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs, LLCs, franchises and corporations, to help you identify the best model for your business goals.
Commercial contract disputes and vendor conflicts: When vendors breach agreements, suppliers fail to deliver or business partners violate noncompete or nondisclosure agreements, we fight to protect your bottom line. Our business attorneys handle breach of contract claims, supplier disputes, NDA enforcement and noncompete violations with aggressive business transaction strategies designed to recover what you’re owed and hold the other party accountable.
Strategic mergers and acquisitions: Our corporate attorneys will advise you on various mergers and acquisition opportunities so that business decision-makers can proceed confidently with these complex transactions.
Succession planning and dissolutions: Preparing a thoughtful and proactive business succession plan is critical to ensuring a seamless transition or closure.

Whether you are forming a franchise or negotiating a corporate merger, our corporate lawyers can advise you through every phase of your startup process. From regulatory compliance and licensing agreements to the different types of conflicts that could potentially arise in the course of everyday business operations, the business lawyers at Brown Borkowski & Morrow are here for you.

Why Choose Brown Borkowski & Morrow For Your Business Legal Needs

Business owners throughout Oakland County trust our firm because we deliver results backed by proven experience and recognized excellence:

Free initial consultation to discuss your business challenges without financial risk
Flexible scheduling with weekend and evening appointments when you need them
Our lawyers travel to meet clients at locations convenient for your busy schedule
We return phone calls promptly and answer your questions quickly
30-plus years of combined legal experience serving Michigan businesses since the firm’s establishment in 2002
AV Preeminent* ratings held by several of our partners, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards
Michigan Super Lawyers on our team, a distinction reserved for only the top attorneys in the state

Attorney Matt Morrow brings nationally recognized credentials to every business matter. Best Lawyers named him “Ones to Watch” in Real Estate Law (2022-2026), Corporate Governance and Compliance Law (2023-2026) and Corporate Law (2023-2026). This distinction identifies rising legal talent who demonstrate exceptional skill early in their careers. He also earned recognition as a 2025 Top 50 Lawyer in America and a Lawyer of Distinction (2020-2026).

Our firm regularly represents business owners throughout Oakland County, including Farmington Hills, Novi, Southfield and Troy, as well as the greater Metro Detroit region.

* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Building A Long-Term Legal Partnership For Business Success

As corporate lawyers who are available to provide legal guidance and advice throughout the life of your company’s existence, our business lawyers regularly provide guidance and are able to assist clients with questions on:

Franchise formation and employment law: Our business lawyers are well-versed in labor and employment laws and provide comprehensive support and guidance for expanding and managing your workforce.
Debt collection and credit disputes: Protect your financial interests with commercial lawyers who can help you get paid when your own collection efforts fall short.
Real estate transactions and tax appeals: Our commercial lawyers can also advise your company’s decision-makers with respect to commercial and industrial property tax issues.

Business clients who come to us for effective legal help in forming their companies often return to us throughout the course of their business operations. Our clients trust us to provide ongoing legal support throughout the life of their business. Whether it’s annual reports, creating new employee policies, resolving a partnership dispute or negotiating a settlement to complex litigation, we are here to help.

Corporate Governance And Ongoing Compliance

Many established businesses discover their corporate records need attention when a bank requires documentation for a loan or an audit reveals gaps in their paperwork. We help Michigan companies maintain proper corporate housekeeping by:

Drafting annual board minutes and resolutions that document key business decisions
Updating corporate bylaws to reflect current ownership and operational structures
Maintaining stock transfer ledgers and membership records for LLCs
Ensuring regular state filing compliance to keep your business in good standing

When Business Finances Impact Personal And Household Financial Matters

We are not a tax law firm, nor are we financial planners. However, we advise individuals on a number of financial matters related to personal and household finances, which may intersect with and affect business holdings. We are prepared to advise small-business owners and others on matters of personal finance, such as the following:

Business valuations
Wills and trusts

For more information, please read our business organization and transactions newsletter and our practice center, which speaks generally about business litigation.

Business And Corporate Blog Posts

Our business and corporate blog posts provide our business and corporate clients with relevant legal guidance and advice. Some of these topics include:

For answers to your specific business questions, we encourage you to schedule an initial consultation appointment.

Schedule A Free Consultation With A Detroit Business And Corporate Lawyer

To schedule a free consultation to discuss your Michigan business’s legal needs, you can send us a message online or call our offices at 888-757-1681. From our Oakland County law offices, our corporate and business lawyers advise clients throughout the Detroit area.