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Are you receiving threatening, nonstop calls about some debt? Is some company repeatedly calling you about some service that they’re offering? Is it driving you crazy?

Let’s put a stop to it. It’s possible to recover from these annoying phone calls under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1992. This is a federal law. It protects consumers from a variety of misconduct performed over telephone lines. At ZuppkeLaw, winning is the only option. Put an end to harassment and bullying from some big company that just wants to fill their...

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Were you injured in a Royal Oak because of dog bite? Do you need a lawyer?

ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan dog bite law firm. Located in the heart of Downtown Royal Oak, we’re here to help you recover for your pain and suffering. Dog bites are traumatic experiences, and injuries are often prone to infection. Especially when a small child is involved, an attack can have severe psychological problems that last a lifetime.

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Did you work at one of the casinos in Downtown Detroit? MGM, Motor City, Or Greektown? Were you fired because of your age, sex, religion, or a handicap?

You need to contact ZuppkeLaw. Our motto is simple, winning is the only option. We handle a wide variety of employment-related legal problems, often associated with unfair and despicable discrimination. Many of our clients were verbally abused and harassed. It’s not uncommon for victims of discrimination to find themselves depressed, trapped in a dreadful working environment with no...

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Do You Live In The City Of Clawson? Were You Bit By A Dog While On An Evening Stroll?

ZuppkeLaw is your Clawson dog bite law firm located in the heart of Downtown Royal Oak. We’re here to help you get the compensation that you deserve. Our motto is simple: winning is the only option. If you were violently attacked, we want to help get you money to pay for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and the time you had to take off of work.

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Did You Trip On A Broken Piece Of Sidewalk In Oakland Or Wayne County? Are You Looking For An Attorney To Represent You?

ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan slip and fall law firm located in Royal Oak. We have the experience you need to get every last penny that you deserve. Our motto is simple, winning is the only option. Call and speak with one of the Zuppkes, the consultation is always free. If we don’t think that you have a case, we’ll tell you.

  • Casinos
  • Hospitals
  • City streets

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Were your wrongfully terminated from Ford, GM, or Chrysler? Are you looking for an employment lawyer to help you?

ZuppkeLaw is a Michigan employment law firm located in Royal Oak, Michigan. For 34 years, we’ve handled hundreds of wrongful terminations, injuries, and breach of contract claims. When winning is the only option, Zuppke Law is here to help you get every last penny you deserve.

Don’t settle for billboard lawyers who will take your case without ever looking at your file. At...

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Did you work at MGM Grand Casino Detroit? Have you been wrongfully terminated?

We’ve taken on casinos before and we’ll do it again. If you were forced to take a leave of absence as a result of a family or medical problem, just to come back and find that someone else has filled your position, then you need to consult with an employment attorney.

  • Harassment
  • Wrongful termination
  • Breach of contract
  • And more

ZuppkeLaw is a Michigan-based employment law firm located in Royal Oak, Michigan. Our...

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Are you forgetting people’s names? Has it been difficult focusing?

It’s entirely possible that you’re suffering from a brain injury. You may not have even realized that you hit your head at the time of the accident. The brain works in mysterious ways. A concussion, however slight, has consequences, especially the older you are. Cognitive functions like short term memory, the ability to focus, and speech patterns are radically altered when the head has suffered a trauma. Sometimes these changes will last for the rest of your life.

If you’ve been suffering, it’s time to take...

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Did Your Insurance Claim Get Denied!

Shame on the insurance companies. And, shame on the Michigan legislators who act as shills for these unscrupulous carriers who greedily prey on their insureds. Yes…YOU!

A long time ago, we paid our insurance premiums in exchange for an honest promise by our insurance company to cover and pay claims in a time of need. Yes, a long time ago, these promises meant something. But, not anymore. Especially here in Michigan, where our politicians are doing everything in their power to protect insurance company profits.

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NO SECOND CHANCES…KEEP ‘EM SAFE

§ 287.351. Person Bitten By Dog; Liability Of Owner.

If a dog bites a person, without provocation while the person is on public property, or lawfully on private property, including the property of the owner of the dog, the owner of the dog shall be liable for any damages suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge of such viciousness.

Picture this.

You are home in your Southfield apartment watching your 8 year old daughter and her 8 year old friend playing “tug-of-war” with...

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Similar to knowing your Judge, you must know your enemy if you want to maximize your chances of success. And, because almost every lawsuit is between former friends or business associates, (landlords, employers, or family), you must focus on the enemy’s tendencies.

Is your enemy loud and bombastic? Are they charming and attractive? Are they organized, or do they fly by the seat of their pants with emotional abandon?

Think about this. If your intel on the Judge revealed a careful listener whose decisions favor methodical, organized and soft spoken arguments, plan to approach...

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Litigating Without A Lawyer:

  • Chapter I: The Judge
  • Chapter II: The Enemy
  • Chapter III: The Facts
  • Chapter IV: The Trial
  • Chapter V: The Celebration
  • Chapter VI: The Money
  • Chapter VII: Definitions

Introduction: Litigating Without a Lawyer

You’re in a dispute and you can’t afford a lawyer. What do you do? Call your mother? Run and hide? No. You read my pearls of wisdom, plan a strategy, head to Court, and kick ass.

As in war and competitive sports, courtroom battles are decided by a number of...

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Have You Been Injured In Berkley Because Of Someone Else’s Negligence? Do You Need A Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer?

ZuppkeLaw is your Berkley, Michigan personal injury law firm with the experience that you need to get the recovery that you deserve. We handle any and all injuries: dog bites, car accidents, bar fights.

Our Motto Is Simple. Winning Is The Only Option.

Stop scouring the internet looking for “the best personal injury law firm.” You’ve found us. Located at 25892 Woodward...

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It’s not everyday that you see a picture of car on top of a police car. Ironically, this happened outside of our Royal Oak personal injury law firm sometime last summer. Talk about negligence, and no this photo is not doctored. Fortunately, nobody was injured in this accident.

In the event that you have been injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, you need a law firm that’s not afraid to fight tirelessly on your behalf. We have the experience you need to get the recovery that you deserve. Our motto is simple, winning is the only option. Stop scouring the internet looking for...

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Have You Been Beaten Up By The Police? Did They Use Excessive Force?

ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan police brutality law firm. For the last 34 years, we’ve handled a wide variety of claims involving police officers. Excessive force, wrongful arrests, and negligent handling of inmates. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a police officer, you need a law firm that’s not afraid to put up a fight.

Our motto is simple, winning is the only option. Let us get you ever last penny that you deserve. Unlike those big billboard attorneys advertising off the highway, we’ll...

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Act 442 Of 1976

Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows you to take a look at your government: permits, arrest records, police procedures, etc. While there’s certain information that’s exempt from the public, there’s a lot of information that’s available to you. According to the Freedom of Information Act:

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Do You Need Legal Advice? Are You Trying To Decide Whether Or Not To File A Lawsuit?

ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan litigation law firm located in Royal Oak. At our firm, initial consultations are always free of charge. If you have been injured in a car accident, were fired from your job, or your insurance claim was just denied, you need a lawyer who understands the law and will give you good legal advice.

We won’t tell you that you have a claim when you don’t. Give us a call today or fill out a case evaluation...

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Has your home or personal property been subjected to vandalism? Do you know who did it? ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan vandalism law firm. Things like graffiti, malicious attacks, and explosives are some of the various ways that property can be vandalized. If you’ve been targeted, it’s time to fight back with a hard-hitting law firm. ZuppkeLaw is here to help you get every last penny you deserve for the time you spent dealing with a problem that someone else created.

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Do you live in Sterling Heights, Michigan? Were you fired in violation of your contract? ZuppkeLaw is your Sterling Heights employment Law firm:

  • Retaliation
  • Wage disputes
  • Discrimination
  • Any and all employment problems

If Winning Is The Only Option, Then There’s Only One Sterling Heights Employment Law Firm. ZuppkeLaw.

Contact us today. For the last 34 years, we’ve handled all possible types of employment cases recovering millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. We won’t take your...

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ZuppkeLaw presents some facts about the Michigan Supreme Court.

The Michigan Supreme Court is the highest court in the state of Michigan. Cases appealed from the Michigan Court of Appeals are then heard by the Michigan Supreme Court only if the Court decides to hear the case. The court is located in Lansing at 925 W. Ottawa Street. If you haven’t taken a trip to the Michigan Supreme Court, you should. It’s a magnificent building with an incredible view of of the city. Oral arguments are always open to the public. Check it out.

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Were You Fired For No Reason? Was There A Blatant Breach Of Your Contract?

ZuppkeLaw is your Royal Oak, Michigan employment law firm. If you’re scouring the internet wondering, “should I sue my employer,” you need to talk to a law firm with an expertise in Michigan’s employment laws and litigation.

When Winning Is The Only Option, There’s Only One Michigan Employment Law Firm. ZuppkeLaw.

Our firm has over 34 years of experience handling a...

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Have You Been Bitten By Someone’s Dog? Do You Have Unpaid Medical Bills And Ongoing Problems As A Result Of The Bite?

ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan dog bite law firm. For the last 34 years, we’ve tried and settled hundreds of dog bite cases. Michigan’s dog bite laws are tough, strict liability is imposed on all dogs’ owners. So long as you did not provoke the animal that bit you, or trespassed onto someone else’s property, you have a valid Michigan dog bite...

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Have You Been Injured In Bar? Were You Caught In The Crossfire Of A Fight Because Someone Was Over-Served?

Most people are unaware, but when a bar over-serves one of their patrons and somebody else is injured, the bar is responsible for the injuries. Bars have a duty to protect their customers from drunks. This duty is conferred by the Michigan Dram Shop Act. In order to successfully sue under this law, a plaintiff only has to prove: 1) they were injured by an intoxicated person, 2) the drunk person was the sole cause of their injuries, and 3) the bar served the...

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Have You Been Injured In A Car Accident In Royal Oak, Michigan? Are You Looking For An Experienced Law Firm?

ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan car accident law firm. For the last 34 years, our firm has helped recover millions of dollars of behalf of our clients. Whether it’s dealing with your insurance company or the person who hit you, we have the resources that you need to get every last penny that you deserve. Our motto is simple, winning is the only option.

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Have You Been Involved In A Car Accident With A Semi-Truck? Were You Merged Into By Some Driver Who Wasn’t Paying Attention?

Due to the sheer size of semi-trucks, their accidents are severe and often fatal. If you or a family member has been injured or unfortunately killed in a semi truck accident, you want a compassionate law firm with the experience you need to get every last penny that you deserve. Our firm has over 34 years of tough litigation experience. Our motto is simple, winning is the only option.

We will get you compensation for your diminished...

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Have you or a family member been cheated out of money? Have you been disinherited because a caretaker had your parent sign away your rights?

ZuppkeLaw is here to get your money back. Our law firm handles a variety of complex contract-related legal matters involving businesses, wills and trusts, and employment agreements. Our motto is simple, winning is the only option. Let us get you every last penny that you’re entitled to.

When Winning Is The Only Option, There’s Only One Law Firm. ZuppkeLaw.

If you’ve...

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The Michigan Bar Exam Is One Of The Toughest In The Country.

If you’ve landed on this page either before or after taking the February 2015 Michigan bar exam, it’s because you’re either waiting for results, or are looking for hints and tips before you walk into the hardest exam of your life.

You won’t know your results until the State Bar updates their website. That’s your portal to your law license. The golden ticket that will change your world. So, until they do, keep hitting refresh.

An Important February 2015 Bar Exam Tip.

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ZuppkeLaw Made News!

An outdated city ordinance prohibiting farm animals is being enforced on a 1 acre property far from the Midtown, Downtown revival. This is not the up and coming Detroit being branded on Shinola Watches. This is nomads land. The stuff you see brandished on Time Magazine exploiting the urban decay of a once vibrant city.

Here’s The Story:

A young couple bought a home for $2,000 in the decaying Brightmoor neighborhood, branding the parcel as...

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On the east side of Detroit at 8 o‘clock last night, the police attempted to pull over a white sedan for running multiple red lights. Instead of stopping, the car sped off. Losing control on Munich Street, the car flew off of road and hit a tree, lying mangled in two pieces. All 5 passengers are now in critical condition after being ejected.

This investigation is still ongoing. The names of the passengers have not yet been revealed, and the reason that the car had attempted to elude the police is also still unknown. If you have any information regarding the accident, please...

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Have you been injured while driving down Woodward Avenue? Are you looking for an aggressive car accident lawyer?

ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan car accident law firm. For over 34 years, our firm has handled hundreds of Michigan car accident claims:

  • Catastrophic collisions
  • Motorcycle hit and runs
  • Big rig crashes
  • Drunk driving accidents

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Self-Defense in Michigan

Did you know that Michigan is a stand your ground, self-defense state? So long as a person is not engaged in the commission of a crime, that individual has the right to use deadly force against another individual, with no duty to retreat, if that person reasonably believes that deadly force will prevent death, sexual assault, or a serious bodily injury. The same applies to a person helping another person who is threatened with death, sexual assault, or a serious bodily injury.

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Have you or your child been beaten up or pushed around? Has somebody caused you depression, anxiety, or public humiliation?

ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan bullying law firm. Let us fight back on your behalf. It’s time to stand up against the person who’s been causing you grief. At ZuppkeLaw, we don’t get mad, we get even. If you’ve been injured at school, in the workplace, or by someone in your neighborhood who has it out to get you, you need a law firm with the tenacity and experience...

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Did you slip and fall on black ice outside of a restaurant? Did somebody fail to properly ice their sidewalk? ZuppkeLaw Is Your Black Ice Injury Law Firm.

If you’ve been injured because of black ice, you need a competent Michigan slip and fall attorney to take your case. Given that we live in a state prone to harsh winters, black ice slip and fall claims are among some of the most difficult to win. Having tried these types of claims before, ZuppkeLaw has the resources you need to get...

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Has your child been injured on a defective swing set?

ZuppkeLaw is your defective playground law firm with over 34 years of aggressive litigation experience. No child should have to suffer because someone took a shortcut and didn’t want to fix a broken slide or teeter totter. Childhood injuries can alter the course of a child’s development. Permanent disfigurements and other sever injuries are traumatizing for the child and their parents.

When Winning Is The Only Option.

If your child has...

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Contracts are legally enforceable agreements between two or more parties. When the contract concerns the sale of goods, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governs the transaction. Under the UCC, there are various warranties available to buyers and sellers:

  • Express warranties
  • Implied warranties
  • Disclaimers

ZuppkeLaw Is Your Michigan Contract Law Firm. Express Warranties.

Express warranties are made directly from the seller to the buyer. Examples of express warranties include: advertisements, promises, samples, and models....

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Are You Looking To Find A Lawyer In Oakland County, Michigan? Stop Scouring The Internet, You’ve Found Us.

At ZuppkeLaw, our motto is simple, winning is the only option. For the last 34 years, we’ve helped our clients recover millions of dollars in a wide variety of different types of lawsuits:

  • Michigan dog bites
  • Employment disputes
  • Car accident claims
  • Breach of contracts
  • And more

ZuppkeLaw Is Your Royal Oak, Michigan Law Firm.

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Have you been bitten by a dog in Michigan? Are you wondering whether or not you should sue the owner?

Often times, injured dog bite victims are reluctant to sue a dog’s owner. These people don’t want to be considered “litigious” or “unreasonable”. The irony is that these people have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. As an attorney who is well practiced in this area of the law, I find it troubling that someone would want sleep on their rights after incurring hospital bills, receiving excruciating rabies shots, and being forced to live a life with a now permanent...

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Did Another Driver T-Bone Your Car? Are You Looking For A Michigan Car Accident Law Firm To Get You Every Last Penny That You Deserve?

ZuppkeLaw is your Royal Oak, Michigan car accident law firm. For the last 34 years, we’ve sued countless drivers and insurance companies recovering millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. At ZuppkeLaw, our motto is simple, winning is the only option.

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Have You Been Injured In A Michigan Gun Accident? Are You Looking For An Attorney To Get You The Compensation That You Deserve?

ZuppkeLaw is your Royal Oak, Michigan gun accident law firm. If you’ve been injured because of some negligent gun owner, then you need an aggressive litigation attorney to get you the compensation that you deserve. The right to bear arms does not mean the right to mishandle a dangerous weapon.

  • Hunting accidents
  • Police misconduct
  • Breaking and entering
  • Any...
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Do you need a contract law firm in Royal Oak, Michigan? Are you looking for experience?

ZuppkeLaw is your Royal Oak, Michigan contract law firm. If you have a contract that was breached, an agreement that needs to be drafted, or to see if you have a valid employment claim, then our firm is here to help you.

  • breach of contract claims
  • landlord tenant disputes
  • employment agreements
  • retail and service contracts

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Are you wondering how to find a lawyer in Royal Oak, Michigan? Well, you’ve come to the right place.

ZuppkeLaw is your litigation law firm specializing in employment law, personal injuries, business litigation, and Michigan civil rights claims. If you need legal counsel, trust...

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Have you been injured because of a broken sidewalk in Michigan? Are you looking for a slip and fall lawyer?

ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan slip and fall law firm located in Royal Oak, Michigan. For the last 34 years, our firm has handled hundreds of slip and fall lawsuits. Don’t wait around for the business owner or the city to compensate you for your pain and suffering, contact our firm today. When winning is the only option, there’s...

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Have you been discriminated against in Oakland County? Are you Looking for an aggressive discrimination law firm to get you the compensation that you deserve?

ZuppkeLaw is your Royal Oak, Michigan, discrimination law firm. Discrimination is insidious, complex, and it takes many forms. If you’ve been harassed, fired, or physically abused because of your weight, age, sex, disability, or religion, then you need a law firm that’s not afraid to fight back. ZuppkeLaw has over 34 years of...

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Michigan imposes what’s known as strict liability for all dog bites and attacks. That means that if you were lawfully in the place where you were bitten, and you didn’t provoke the animal before the bite, then the dog’s owner is responsible for your injuries:

  • pain and suffering
  • lost wages
  • stress
  • medical bills

ZuppkeLaw Is Your Metro Detroit Dog Bite Law Firm Located In Royal Oak, Michigan. Take A Look At The Michigan Dog Bite Law.

LIABILITY OF OWNER FOR DOG BITE (EXCERPT)

Act 73 of 1939

287.351...

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ZuppkeLaw Is Your Royal Oak, Michigan, Dog Bite Law Firm.

If you’ve been bitten or attacked by someone else’s dog, let ZuppkeLaw compensate you for your injuries. Our motto is simple, winning is the only option. We’ll get you every last penny that you deserve. For any and all dog-related injuries, there’s only one Royal Oak dog bite law firm. ZuppkeLaw.

Royal Oak Dog Laws

Chapter 195. ANIMALS – Article III. Dogs

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Have you been wrongfully terminated? Is someone harassing you at work?

ZuppkeLaw is your Royal Oak, Michigan, employment law firm. We handle a wide variety of employment disputes:

  • Breach of contract claims
  • Family Medical Leave Act
  • Harassment
  • Discrimination
  • Civil rights violations
  • Wrongful termination/fired without cause

At ZuppkeLaw our motto is simple, winning is the only option. Let us get you every last penny that you...

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September 9, 2014, In Liberty Township, Michigan, on U.S. 127, two women in a Ford Focus were killed in an accident involving an out of control semi-truck. The truck was carrying a load of sand traveling north. Not paying attention and unable to stop, the truck tried to avoid colliding into the back of the Focus. The truck flipped, pushing the car into the intersection where it was hit by another car, a 2009 Hyundai. The women in the Focus were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The truck driver and person driving the Hyundai were taken to the Allegiance Health hospital...

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What Are My Miranda Rights?

Miranda v. Arizona (1966) is a fundamental case in American jurisprudence. As you can probably tell by the name, this is where your Miranda rights come from.

The case concerns the admissibility of statements made by various defendants, as there were a string of cases that were consolidated and decided based on the Miranda decision. At the core of Miranda is the 5th amendment protection against self-incrimination. Once a criminal defendant is arrested and subjected to custodian interrogation, or questioning by law enforcement, then that person’s 5th...

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Have you been injured because some negligent driver merged into you while you were skating down the street? Need a skateboard lawyer?

ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan skateboard accident law firm. If you’ve been injured because of some careless driver, let our firm help you recover for your injuries. At ZuppkeLaw, our motto is simple, winning is the only option. We have over 34 years of aggressive litigation experience. We’ll get you every last penny that you deserve.

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Have you been fired because you notified the authorities of your employer’s illegal trade practices? Do you need a Michigan Whistleblower Protection Act lawyer?

ZuppkeLaw is your Royal Oak, Michigan, employment law firm. If you’ve been wrongfully terminated for blowing the whistle, contact our firm today. We have over 34 years of invaluable experience litigating various types of employment disputes. At...

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Do you need a Michigan contract lawyer? Are you looking for an attorney who has experience?

ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan contract law firm. We have over 34 years of experience:

  • Contract drafting
  • Lease review
  • Breach of contract litigation
  • Licensing
  • Modifications

If you need a Michigan contract lawyer, ZuppkeLaw is here to help you. Let us review or draft a contract on your behalf. We can effectively negotiate with the other party and ensure that you aren’t exposed to any unnecessary...

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Have you been fired without cause or are you being discriminated against? Do you need an employment attorney to fight on your behalf?

ZuppkeLaw is your Royal Oak employment law firm with over 34 years of aggressive litigation experience. We specialize in employment law:

  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Breach of contract
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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Do you have a contract that was outright breached? Are you looking for a strong-minded breach of contract lawyer to enforce the terms of your agreement?

ZuppkeLaw is your Royal Oak, Michigan, breach of contract law firm. For the last 34 years, we have forced the breaching party to fulfill their obligations as written. If your agreement has been breached, ZuppkeLaw will hold your adversary to their end of the bargain.

  • Lease disagreements
  • Licensing...
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Have you been bitten by someone’s dog? Are you looking for an aggressive dog bite attorney to bite back?

ZuppkeLaw is your Royal Oak, Michigan dog bite law firm. For the last 34 years, we’ve collected millions of dollars on behalf of our clients injured because of other people’s recklessness and negligent conduct.

Our Motto Is Simple, Winning Is The Only Option.

If you’ve been bitten, don’t fight alone. Let ZuppkeLaw file a Michigan dog bite claim on your behalf. Michigan law imposes strict liability on all dog bite claims. What does that mean? That means...

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Yes, you have the right to refuse a breathalyzer test in Michigan. However, be advised, the penalties for refusing a breath test can be severe depending on the type of test that’s refused.

Refusing A Station Chemical Breath Test, Also Known As The DataMaster.

  • 1 year suspended license or more
  • Your refusal can be used against you in court
  • A warrant can be obtained to draw your blood

Refusing The Preliminary Roadside Breath Test, Also Known As The PBT.

Refusing a PBT is far less severe than refusing the...

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Are you flipping through your wardrobe wondering what to wear to court? Do you want to look professional but don’t have a suit?

For the last 35 years, ZuppkeLaw has been suing individuals and small to large sized businesses on behalf of our personal injury, employment, car accident, discrimination, and...

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Do You Have A Parent Or Grandparent Living In A Michigan Nursing Home? Have They Been Mishandled, Neglected, Or Even Abused?

ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan elder abuse law firm. For the last 34 years, we’ve handled countless of Michigan negligence and intentional misconduct claims.

Our Motto Is Simple, Winning Is The Only Option.What Is Elder Abuse?

Examples of elder abuse include: neglect, starvation, deprivation, beatings, assault and...

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A motorcycle accident involving a large dog in Jonesfield Township, Michigan, left a woman seriously injured this last Sunday.

The driver, 57, who wasn’t wearing a helmet, is in critical condition after the dog crossed her path and was struck. The woman was thrown from her motorcycle. The dog died upon impact, while the woman’s name and injuries have yet to be released.

ZuppkeLaw Is Your Michigan Motorcycle Accident Law Firm.

This is any motorcyclist’s worst nightmare. The unexpected. You’re riding down the road and suddenly something forces you to make a...

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If you haven’t already heard, Craig Sytsma was savagely attacked by two mastiff-like cane corso dogs in Metamora Township, Michigan. Mr. Sytsma died because of the brutal animal attack, and ZuppkeLaw would like to offer our condolences to anyone who has personally been affected by his passing.

As The Week Has Gone On, This Story Has Developed Into A List Of Legal Conundrums.

First, the dogs attacked and killed the Mr. Sytsma while he was on an evening jog. Though we can’t be certain, this seems like a blatant...

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Governmental immunity is an often misunderstood area of the law, especially for injured clients left without anyone to sue. ZuppkeLaw thought it would be pertinent to shed some light on this issue.

The basic premise of governmental immunity is that the government cannot be sued. However, the legislature can confer liability and entitle you sue the State of Michigan (cities, townships, villages, etc.). So you know, governmental immunity is also known as sovereign immunity.

Defective Sidewalks.

Michigan has...

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n Michigan, you no longer have to wear a motorcycle helmet while you ride your bike, but there are certain limitations. To legally not wear a helmet in Michigan, a motorcyclist must:

  • Be at least 21 years old.
  • Have at least $20,000 in first-party medical benefits.
  • Have held a motorcycle endorsement for at least two years, or have passed an approved motorcycle safety course.

What States Require You To Wear A Motorcycle Helmet?

A helmet must be worn in the following states, and there are no exceptions:

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ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan dog bite specialist, follow these steps to get every last penny that you deserve.

1. Document, document, document: record everything that happened at the time of the injury and everything that follows. You want witnesses’ names and detailed hand-written statements of what they saw. Document your visit to an emergency room, hospital, or urgent care facility. Keep track of your symptoms and monitor your daily pain. Write everything down.

2. Contact animal control, call the police, and get the animal’s vaccination history immediately. You can’t trust the...

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Are you taking the Michigan 2014 July bar examination? Are you studying like you’ve never studied before?

If you are, ZuppkeLaw wishes you the best of luck on taking and waiting for Michigan’s July 2014 bar exam results. Wondering when you’ll know if you passed?

​According to the State Bar’s website,...

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