Corporate Counsel · Novi, Michigan
Corporate Law Attorneys in Novi, Michigan
Practical legal guidance for starting and running a company. Discuss your corporate documents, governance questions, and business needs with Tilchin & Hall.
Serving Clients Since 1978
Based in Novi, serving the Ann Arbor area and clients throughout Michigan. Learn more about the firm.
Our Approach
Clear Guidance for Important Business Decisions
Business decisions often involve documents, responsibilities, and questions that deserve careful attention. Tilchin & Hall takes time to understand your circumstances, explain relevant considerations, and help you evaluate possible next steps.
The firm's corporate practice emphasizes personal attention and practical advice. We explain the considerations behind each decision in plain terms, so you can weigh the choices in front of you without jargon and without pressure.
Whether you are forming a company, revisiting governing documents, or working through a board matter, the goal is a clear understanding of your situation and the steps that may follow.
Our Services
Corporate Legal Services
The firm's corporate practice covers the services below. Descriptions explain the matters we handle without predicting results.
Articles & Governing Documents
Articles of incorporation, bylaws, and help interpreting the corporate documents that guide how an organization operates.
- Articles of incorporation
- Bylaws
- Document interpretation
- Governing document review
Corporate Records & Minute Books
Maintaining and reviewing the records of corporate activity that document an organization's decisions over time.
- Minute books
- Recordkeeping
- Records review
- Document organization
Meetings & Voting Procedures
Meeting notices, proxies, ballots, elections, and the annual or special meetings that keep a corporation running.
- Meeting notices
- Proxies & ballots
- Elections
- Annual and special meetings
Board Matters
Board meetings and director appointments or resignations, with attention to the documents and procedures involved.
- Board meetings
- Director appointments
- Resignations
- Board procedures
Lease Review
Review of leases within the firm's documented practice, with attention to the terms that affect an organization.
- Lease review
- Term review
- Related property questions
- Lease documents
Corporate Documents
Understanding Common Corporate Documents
A starting point for thinking about the records a corporation may keep. The documents that fit your organization depend on its type, structure, and circumstances—there is no single set that fits every business.
| Document or Record | General Purpose | Questions to Discuss |
|---|---|---|
| Articles Of Incorporation | The foundational document filed to form a corporation, establishing its existence and basic structure. | What does the document establish? Does it reflect the organization's current structure and purpose? |
| Bylaws | The rules that govern how a corporation operates day to day, including meetings, officers, and procedures. | Do the bylaws reflect current practices? Are any provisions unclear or out of date? |
| Meeting Notices | Notices that inform those entitled to participate of an upcoming meeting and its purpose. | Who must receive notice? What information should the notice include? When must it be sent? |
| Minutes And Resolutions | Records of what was considered and decided at a meeting, and the formal actions taken by the board or shareholders. | What should the minutes capture? How should resolutions be documented and stored? |
| Voting Materials | Proxies, ballots, and related materials used to record votes and confirm eligible participation. | Who is eligible to vote? What procedures apply to proxies and ballots? |
| Lease Documents | Agreements governing the lease of property, including terms that affect an organization's obligations. | What terms deserve attention? How do lease terms connect to the organization's other documents? |
Articles Of Incorporation
- General Purpose
- The foundational document filed to form a corporation, establishing its existence and basic structure.
- Questions to Discuss
- What does the document establish? Does it reflect the organization's current structure and purpose?
Bylaws
- General Purpose
- The rules that govern how a corporation operates day to day, including meetings, officers, and procedures.
- Questions to Discuss
- Do the bylaws reflect current practices? Are any provisions unclear or out of date?
Meeting Notices
- General Purpose
- Notices that inform those entitled to participate of an upcoming meeting and its purpose.
- Questions to Discuss
- Who must receive notice? What information should the notice include? When must it be sent?
Minutes And Resolutions
- General Purpose
- Records of what was considered and decided at a meeting, and the formal actions taken by the board or shareholders.
- Questions to Discuss
- What should the minutes capture? How should resolutions be documented and stored?
Voting Materials
- General Purpose
- Proxies, ballots, and related materials used to record votes and confirm eligible participation.
- Questions to Discuss
- Who is eligible to vote? What procedures apply to proxies and ballots?
Lease Documents
- General Purpose
- Agreements governing the lease of property, including terms that affect an organization's obligations.
- Questions to Discuss
- What terms deserve attention? How do lease terms connect to the organization's other documents?
These descriptions are general and not legal advice for your specific situation. The documents and requirements that apply can vary by entity type and structure. For current Michigan corporation information, see the Michigan LARA corporation resources. Please discuss your organization's circumstances with our office.
Related Legal Needs
When Corporate Questions Connect with Other Legal Matters
This page focuses on business and corporate governance. The related pages below describe their own services in more detail.
Commercial Property & Leases
For broader property needs, the firm's Real Estate Law page describes residential and commercial property services.
Explore Real Estate LawBusiness Disputes
When a disagreement requires representation, the firm's Litigation page describes its civil dispute practice.
Explore Litigation ServicesCommunity Association Governance
For association boards, the firm's Condominium & HOA Legal Services page describes its community association practice.
Explore Condominium & HOA ServicesOur Attorneys
Meet Attorneys with Relevant Business Law Experience
Direct communication and personal attention are part of how the firm works. These attorneys handle corporate law matters.
Steven E. Hall
Steven E. Hall brings decades of Michigan experience to the firm's business law practice, advising clients on corporate documents, governance, and the decisions that shape an organization.
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Corene C. Ford
Corene C. Ford's practice includes business and contract litigation, helping clients evaluate disputes involving corporate documents and the obligations they create.
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Ready to discuss your corporate matter?
Tell us the general nature of your question or proposed decision. We'll help you understand the considerations and possible next steps.
- Articles, bylaws & governing documents
- Corporate records & minute books
- Meetings, voting & board matters
- Lease review & related questions
Before You Call
Preparing to Discuss Your Corporate Matter
A little preparation helps us understand your situation more quickly. You do not need everything organized before reaching out—the list below is a starting point.
After learning about your circumstances, we can help identify which information and documents are relevant. Please share existing materials through the firm's approved intake process rather than attaching sensitive files to an initial message.
Information that often helps
- Company or organization name.
- Your role and relationship to the organization.
- A brief description of the question or proposed decision.
- Important dates or upcoming meetings.
- Relevant governing documents or agreements.
- Related records, notices, or correspondence.
FAQs
Corporate Law Questions
Answers to common questions about the firm's corporate law practice. For your specific circumstances, please contact our office.
Yes. Tilchin & Hall, P.C. advises on corporate documents, governance, records, meetings, and related matters for organizations at different stages. You can request a discussion through the appointment form below or by calling our office, and we can talk through whether your matter fits our practice.
Yes. The firm reviews articles of incorporation, bylaws, and other governing documents, and can discuss proposed updates or amendments. See the corporate documents section above for the kinds of records we help with, and contact our office to request a review.
Yes. The firm advises on meeting notices, proxies, ballots, elections, and annual or special meetings. The specific procedures that apply depend on your organization's governing documents and circumstances, so we discuss the details with you rather than giving one-size-fits-all instructions.
Yes. The firm helps maintain and review records of corporate activity, including minutes and resolutions, so an organization can track its decisions over time. Contact our office to discuss your records and how we may be able to help.
Yes. Lease review is part of the firm's documented practice. We can review lease terms and discuss related property questions; for broader residential or commercial property matters, see our Real Estate Law page.
When a disagreement requires representation, our Litigation page describes the firm's civil dispute practice. Whether the firm can represent you depends on the matter and the firm's review, so please describe the general nature of the dispute when you reach out.
It helps to gather your company or organization name, your role, a brief description of the question or proposed decision, important dates or upcoming meetings, relevant governing documents, and related records or correspondence. We can help identify which materials are relevant after learning about your matter.
Fees depend on the scope and complexity of the matter. Please contact our office to discuss scope, consultation arrangements, and fees; we do not publish specific prices here, and we will explain how fees would apply to your situation.
Our Novi Office
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Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
39500 High Pointe Blvd
Ste 470
Novi, MI 48375
Based in Novi, the firm serves the Ann Arbor area and clients throughout Michigan. Visit the Novi office page.
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