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 pockets.

Our law firm is located in Royal Oak, Michigan. We’ve been in business for over 34 years. Let us get you every last penny that you deserve. If a collection agency won’t stop calling, let’s talk about a possible lawsuit. We can put an end to your headache. Don’t change your number, put up a fight and make the company wish that they’d never found your number in the first place.

Recently, a Kansas City woman won $84 million, that’s right, $84 million, from Time Warner Cable for automated phone calls made to her. If you’ve been contacted, and contacted, and re-contacted by the same company over and over and over, give us a call to put an end to this insanity.

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.

When Winning Is The Only Option, There’s Only One Dog Bite Law Firm In Royal Oak. ZuppkeLaw.

Contact our firm. Let us start gathering medical records. We will stand by you every step of the way. Because we’re a smaller law firm, when you call our office you talk to us. We can guarantee that a Zuppke will work your file. Let us get you every last penny that you deserve.

Michigan’s Dog Bite Law.

The Michigan dog bite law is strict. So long as you were lawfully in the place where you were attacked and didn’t provoke the animal prior to the bite, you can recover. Take a look at Michigan’s dog bite law:

287.351 Person bitten by dog; liability of owner.

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 where else to go. Let’s put an end to that today.

At ZuppkeLaw, We’re Not Afraid To Put Up A Fight. We Don’t Wait For The First Punch, We Take It.

Contact our firm. Unlike larger law firms, when you call our office, you talk to us. Always. Only a Zuppke will handle your file. Any initial consultation is free of charge. A lot of our employment cases are taken on what’s known as a contingency fee basis. Meaning, you pay nothing until we either settle or fully litigate your claim.

If we don’t think that your claim has the merits to survive a jury trial, we won’t take it. There’s no sense wasting your time on a false promise. So, if you’ve been victimized or discriminated at any one of the Detroit Casinos – MGM, Motor City, Greektown – pick up your phone and let’s get down to business.

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.

Call or fill out a case evaluation form on our website. After we sign you up, let’s start gathering medical records and documenting your injuries. Read our after an attack page for more information on how to maximize your dog bite case.

Talk To A Zuppke.

Contact our dog bite law firm today. We’re located in Royal Oak, but we service the entire Woodward Corridor: Detroit, Madison Heights, Berkley, Birmingham, Clawson, and more. Michigan laws are favorable to those injured by dogs because our legislature wanted to give dog bite victims recourse. Most of our clients are never the same after they’ve been attacked: emotionally, physically, and financially.

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

It doesn’t matter where your injury occurred, if you slipped, fell, and now you’re injured, you need a law firm that’s not afraid to put up a fight. Let us help you get back on your feet.

What can ZuppkeLaw recover for me in a sidewalk fall?

We can recover lost wages, medical bills, get you compensation for your pain and suffering, have you repaid for things that weren’t covered by your insurance company, and more. If your insurance company wants to deny you coverage, let us help you get paid from them too. Contact us today.

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 ZuppkeLaw, when we agree to represent you, we do your work. Only a Zuppke will handle your file, and we are always available to answer your questions.

Stop scrolling through Google looking for the best employment attorney in Wayne or Oakland County, you’ve found a hard hitting employment law firm willing to take on any big corporation.

• Casinos
• Car companies
• And more

At ZuppkeLaw, Winning Is The Only Option.

Call our office today. If you wait too long, your claim may be time barred. Initial consultations are always free. Our firm is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Royal Oak, Michigan.

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 motto is simple, winning is the only option. We have more than 34 years of experience litigating a wide range of employment cases. When we take your case, here’s our guarantee, you’ll always work with a Zuppke, and we will fight tooth and nail to get you every last penny that you deserve.

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

If you’ve been wrongfully terminated from any one of the Detroit casinos, you want to take action immediately: MGM, Motor City, Greek Town. Sue the casino for lost wages, your pension, or the medical bills that went unpaid after you were fired.

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 action. Go to your primary doctor and get an MRI. If your doctor can’t figure out what’s going on, get a second opinion. When your gut is telling you that something’s wrong, you need to investigate:

• Nightmares
• Forgetfulness
• Migraines
• Neck aches

If you’re no longer able to earn a living, or the problem is so bad that you can’t sleep at night, then you should consider making an insurance claim. You may be entitled to certain No-Fault benefits in Michigan. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance that your insurance company is going to fight you to avoid paying. Don’t let them get away with it.

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.

One of the most influential organizations in Michigan, the Michigan Association for Justice, recently published a short article identifying the insurance company tricks of the trade:

“Deny, Delay, Confuse and Refuse”

Insurance company deception, is no longer the exception. Not by a long shot. For example, in Michigan, there is virtually no penalty for an insurance company to intentionally deny a homeowner’s fire or flood claim in bad faith. Why? Because our government has absolutely, unequivocally, and despicably refused to enact any “Bad Faith” laws. As a result, there is no hammer by which to force insurance companies to act honestly when it comes to paying the legitimate claims of honest premium payors.

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 your Chihuahua. Like all little girls, they are giggling and screeching as they play. Then, in a heartbeat, and without warning, the friend is bitten badly on the lip and chin. You take her to the hospital and find out that she needs emergency surgery to repair her face. Her parents arrive, and between your tears and theirs, you learn that the father recently lost his job and doesn’t have health insurance. And, sadly, you never purchased apartment insurance.

Guess what? Your dog is removed from your home, impounded, and quarantined at the animal shelter. Now, more bad news. You are criminally charged with a misdemeanor…”Harboring a Vicious Dog”, (Ord. No. 1095, § 1, 5-10-83; Ord. No. 1383, § 1, 9-18-95; Ord. No. 1575 , § 1, 5-2-10).

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 your case in that fashion. Is your opponent a loud mouth who is likely to irritate the judge? If so, don’t be afraid to trigger an outburst. Very few Judge’s appreciate impolite or uncivil conduct. Is your opponent a 75 year old landlord, or a petite college student? Be careful. You might be a 6’-4” former football player. If so, you may need to present your case in a softer and gentler voice. You wouldn’t want the Judge to look at you as a bully. And, if you are the older woman fighting the giant man, be prepared to look him in the eye with a firm but respectful message.

Another thing, some Judges ask all of the questions and don’t give the litigants an opportunity to cross examine each other. Go with the flow. However, if the Judge allows you to ask questions, something that you already know from your Intel, come prepared with an outline of simple questions and ask them with as much precision as possible. For example, “Ms. Ogre, isn’t it true that I paid my rent on time for the first 7 months?” Here, be prepared with your record and show it to her. Then ask again, “Ms. Ogre, here are my cancelled checks. Do you deny cashing them on the dates shown? Ms. Ogre, isn’t it true that I only stopped paying my rent when my bathroom ceiling crashed in?” Be prepared to show her the picture of the ceiling and then ask “Ms. Ogre, do you deny that this picture accurately shows the condition of my bathroom ceiling on April 1st, the day I stopped paying rent?”

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 factors that you can control, and some you cannot. Those that you cannot, aren’t worth much discussion. So, let’s get armed with some tools for you to defend or prosecute your claim, on your own.

Chapter I – The Judge

Without a jury, the Judge calls all of the shots. And, more importantly, decides your fate. It is duty of a Judge to listen carefully to all of the admissible evidence, and ultimately, to determine the outcome of the dispute. By law, a Judge is supposed to act with integrity and honor, with respect and an unbiased ear. He or she must treat each side fairly, and allow each party the same opportunity to make their case. By law, (if not always in reality), a Judge must remain impartial!

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 Avenue, we have the experience that you need to get the recovery that you deserve.

• Dog bites
• Employment disputes
• Car and motorcycle accidents
• Police brutality

When it’s your livelihood at stake, you need a law firm that’s not afraid to take a punch on your behalf. Unlike the big billboard attorneys you see advertising up and down I-75, we personally handle your claim from start to finish. That’s the ZuppkeLaw guarantee. A Zuppke will always handle your file. When you call our office, you talk to us. We do your work, and we fight your fight.

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 the best car accident law firm, you’ve found us.

Why ZuppkeLaw? Because 4 out of 5 Bernsteins agree, ZuppkeLaw is Royal Oak’s premier car accident law firm. Bulging disks, time off of work, you deserve compensation for all of your injuries.

When it’s your livelihood at stake, you want a law firm where you feel comfortable. Our phones are always open to you every step of the way. Unlike the big billboard attorneys you see advertising up and down the highway, we personally handle your file from start to finish. When you call our office, you talk to us. We handle your claim and we do your work. That’s the ZuppkeLaw guarantee, only a Zuppke works your file.

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 handle your file from start to finish. That’s the ZuppkeLaw guarantee. When you call our office, you talk to us, Jordan or David Zuppke.

If Winning Is The Only Option, There’s Only One Michigan Police Brutality Law Firm. ZuppkeLaw.

A badge gives an officer the right o enforce the law, not the right to abuse it. If you’ve been injured, contact our firm today. The consultation is always free and you’ll get practical advice. We won’t take your claim if it doesn’t have the ability to survive the tough scrutiny of a jury trial. With that approach, our clients’ settlements and jury verdicts are always maximized.

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:

It is the public policy of this state that all persons, except those persons incarcerated in state or local correctional facilities, are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and public employees, consistent with this act. The people shall be informed so that they may fully participate in the democratic process.

Where Do I Send My Freedom Of Information Act Request?

Each city is responsible for administering their own FOIA requests. What you’re trying to FOIA and where that information is located will dictate how you go about filing. For example, if you’re trying to file a Detroit Freedom of Information Act request, you need to use the proper method: there is a police record form, and non-police record form. If you’re making a request to Animal Control, don’t use the police record FOIA form, or the FOIA Dept. will likely deny your request.

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 form on our website. Scouring the internet for attorneys isn’t going to solve your problem. You need a law firm that’s not afraid to take your case to trial.

Our motto is simple, winning is the only option. We’ll tirelessly fight to get you every last penny that you deserve. When it’s your livelihood at stake, why go anywhere else? The ZuppkeLaw guarantee is that a Zuppke will handle your file. Not some underpaid, low level associate. We do the research, we argue for you in court, and when you call our office, you talk to one of us. Jordan or David Zuppke. We are ZuppkeLaw.

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.

What If The Person Who Vandalized My Property Is Being Criminally Charged?

It doesn’t matter if the destructive person was arrested and criminally charged. You can always file a civil lawsuit and recover the value of your ruined or destroyed property, too. A civil lawsuit is filed on your behalf. A criminal charge is filed on behalf of the state or county where the vandalism occurred. While the prosecuting attorney might ask you to participate in the proceedings, that doesn’t mean that you will be compensated for the damage to your stuff.

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

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 case just to hand it off to another law firm. We personally handle your file from start to finish. That’s the ZuppkeLaw guarantee.

If you’re scouring the internet wondering whether or not you have a valid employment lawsuit, stop. You’ve found the answer to your question. All initial consultations are free. Pick up your phone and give us a call.

Should I Sue My Employer?

It’s a complicated question; it depends. We need to see the contract that you signed, any employee handbooks given to you by your employer, and your HR file. If you’ve been harassed, over-worked and underpaid, or physically mistreated, you need a law firm with experience. You want a firm that’s handled your claim before.

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.

Who Are The Michigan Supreme Court Justices?

Michigan Supreme Court justices are elected into office by voters for 8 year terms. There is one chief justice chosen every 2 years. The current justices are:

1. Chief Justice Robert P. Young Jr.;
2. Stephen J. Markman;
3. Mary Beth Kelly;
4. Brian K. Zahra;
5. Bridget Mary McCormack;
6. David Viviano;
7. Richard Bernstein.

Michigan Court Statutorily Observed Holidays:

• New Year’s Day, January 1;
• Martin Luther King, Jr., Day,
• Presidents’ Day, the third Monday in February;
• Memorial Day, the last Monday in May;
• Independence Day, July 4;
• Labor Day, the first Monday in September;
• Veterans’ Day, November 11;
• Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November;
• Friday after Thanksgiving;
• Christmas Eve, December 24;
• Christmas Day, December 25;
• New Year’s Eve, December 31.

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 wide variety of employment-related legal issues:

• Breach of contract
• Wrongful terminations
• Harassment
• Compensation disputes
• And more

We’ll consult with you for free and determine whether or not you have a valid Michigan employment lawsuit. Sometimes we can take you claim free of charge. This is known as a contingency fee agreement. You pay nothing until we either settle or fully litigate your case.

Contact Us.

Call our office or fill out a case evaluation form. Our motto is simple, winning is the only option. If your claim is without merit, we won’t take it. When we accept your case, we plan for battle and fight to win. The ZuppkeLaw guarantee is that you’ll always work with a Zuppke.

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 lawsuit.

What’s Michigan’s Dog Bite Law?

287.351 Person bitten by dog; liability of owner.

Sec. 1.

(1) 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.

Need A Dog Bite Lawyer In Michigan?

Contact our firm today. Did you know you that most dog bites are covered under a person’s homeowner’s insurance policy? If you were reluctant to sue someone in your neighborhood, don’t be. Their insurer will step in and usually defend the case on their behalf.

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 drunk, or “contributed to the intoxication.”

If You’ve Been Injured In A Bar Fight, Zuppke Law Is Your Bar Injury Law Firm.

When alcohol is involved, the chances of a fight or an accident significantly increases. If you’ve been injured, you can recover either against the bar or the person who injured you. There’s one caveat, you need a law firm with experience to get you every last penny that you deserve. That’s our law firm. We’re ZuppkeLaw, a litigation law firm with over 34 years of experience.

Having handled these claims before, we know how to prevail under the Michigan Dram Shop Act. Contact our firm today.

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.

34 Years Of Litigation Experience.

One car accident can change your life forever: pain and suffering, the inability to get back to work, debt collection companies breathing down your neck. Fatal accidents leave families wondering what to do next. Unlike those big billboard attorneys you see advertising off the highway, we personally handle your claim from start to finish. We know you and your injuries, you’re not just another file on our shelf.

Contact Us.

When winning is the only option, there’s only one Royal Oak, Michigan car accident law firm. ZuppkeLaw. Our firm is located in the heart of downtown Royal Oak just north of where I-696 and Woodward Avenue intersect. When it’s your livelihood at stake, why go anywhere else? Call or fill out a case evaluation form on our website.

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 quality of life, pain and suffering, and inability to go back to work. Our fees are only contingent on what we recover on your behalf. That means that you pay nothing until we either settle or fully litigate your case.

Why ZuppkeLaw?

Unlike those big billboard attorneys you see advertising off the highway, we personally handle your claim from start to finish. You’re a real person in our office, not just another file to fund our TV advertising. If there’s a motion to argue, we argue it. At ZuppkeLaw, we develop lasting relationships with our clients long after their cases are over. If you need a fighter, we’re your semi truck accident law firm.

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 been cheated out of money, you need to act fast. The longer that you wait, the harder it is to recover what you’ve lost. Contact our firm immediately. Sometimes we can take your case with no money down, contingent on anything that we recover.

• Fraud
• Duress
• Scams

Fraud Protection Consulting.

If you are faced with the threat of fraud, be proactive to avoid costly litigation later. A few hours can save you months of heartache and tens of thousands of dollars later. While it’s impossible to eliminate every threat, it’s very easy to protect against hostile employees, angry siblings, and those who want to take your money. Talk to us. We can help you mitigate potential risk.

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.

Save your seat number! The Bar posts an early, unofficial list of passers by your assigned seat. Fortunately, after I took the exam, I had written my seat number on a tiny piece of paper and tossed it into my glove compartment. 4 months later, I knew I passed while others kicked themselves for not writing down where they sat. Believe me, after studying like you did, you’ll want to know the truth as soon possible. Write it down.

ZuppkeLaw Wishes The Future Legal Minds Of Michigan Good Luck…

The MBE now tests civil procedure. While it’s another grueling subject that you have to learn, you’ll thank the examiners when you walk out ready to know when and where to file civil claims… Civil procedure helps us in our practice everyday:

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 Kibbutz Detropia. They renovated, painted, and cleared illegal dumping that overtook the road leading up to their abode. It wasn’t long before the homeowners added chickens and goats as a way to make their urban farming dream a reality.

Fast Forward:

A knock on the door. Animal Control came to the home asking about the farm animals. Giving the family an opportunity to remove the animals, the urban farmers loaded their precious 3 pygmy goats into their car and started driving. Animal Control had an unfortunate change of heart. They had the couple pulled over and made them unload the goats.

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 immediately contact the Detroit Police Department.

Wondering Who We Are?

ZuppkeLaw is a personal injury law firm located in Royal Oak, Michigan. Our firm has been handling Michigan car accident claims for over 34 years. We use our blog as a place to inform you about the news and our services. If you or a loved one has been injured in any type of auto. accident, please contact our firm:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle crashes
• Hit and runs

When winning is the only option, there’s only 1 Michigan car accident law firm. ZuppkeLaw.

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

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

Get every last penny that you deserve for your injuries: herniated disks, broken bones, constant pain and suffering. Contact our firm today. The ZuppkeLaw guarantee is that you’ll always work with a Zuppke.

I’ve Been Injured In A Drunk Driving Accident, What Should I Do?

Michigan drunk driving accidents kill and injure thousands every year. Often times the drunk walks away unscathed while the sober driver is left with life-changing injuries and trauma. Drunk driving accidents are associated with criminal charges, but there are also civil remedies that are available to the victims. There’s one caveat, you need a lawyer who doesn’t just dabble in this area of the law. You need a constitutional warrior. That’s ZuppkeLaw.

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.

When Winning Is The Only Option, There’s Only One Law Firm. ZuppkeLaw. Take A Look At Michigan’s Self-Defense Law:

Michigan Self Defense Law – Act 309 of 2006

780.972 Use of deadly force by individual not engaged in commission of crime; conditions.

Sec. 2.

(1) An individual who has not or is not engaged in the commission of a crime at the time he or she uses deadly force may use deadly force against another individual anywhere he or she has the legal right to be with no duty to retreat if either of the following applies:

(a) The individual honestly and reasonably believes that the use of deadly force is necessary to prevent the imminent death of or imminent great bodily harm to himself or herself or to another individual.

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 to push back.

At ZuppkeLaw, Winning Is The Only Option:

• Assault and battery
• Libel, slander, and defamation of character
• False imprisonment
• Emotional trauma

If you’ve been severely injured, contact our law firm today. With over 34 years of experience, we have the resources that you need to get the recovery that you deserve. Don’t sit around waiting for the problem to stop, contact ZuppkeLaw today.

Did You Know That Michigan Has A School Anti-Bullying Law?

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 the recovery that you deserve.

When winning is the only option, there’s only one Michigan slip and fall law firm. ZuppkeLaw. We are conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Royal Oak. All of our slip and fall injuries are taken on what is known as a contingency fee basis. That means that you pay nothing out of your pocket until we either settle successfully litigate your claim.

Contact Us.

If you’ve slipped and fallen, let ZuppkeLaw pick you up and put you back on your feet. Call or fill out one of the case evaluation forms located conveniently on our website. At our law firm, the initial consultation is always free.

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 been injured on a Michigan playground, let ZuppkeLaw put them back on their feet:

• Exposed nails
• Rusted facilities
• Broken equipment

ZuppkeLaw Versus The Other Michigan Personal Injury Law Firms.

At ZuppkeLaw, we only take cases that have the merits to succeed at trial. With that, our clients’ settlements and jury verdicts are always maximized. Let us get you every last penny that you deserve. Our guarantee is that you’ll always work with a Zuppke.

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. The seller doesn’t have to make an explicit “guarantee,” he or she simply needs to make an affirmation as to the quality of the goods. Once presented, if the goods are not as advertised, the buyer has recourse against the seller.

It is important to note that sales talk is never considered an express warranty. Sales talk is the bragging that often occurs when a seller is trying to convince you to buy their product instead of someone else’s. For example, a seller might say, “I guarantee that everyone in your neighborhood is going to love this car.” This type of guarantee is not an express warranty that’s legally enforceable. It’s an exaggeration. If your neighbor hates your new car, you won’t have an actionable claim against the seller.

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.

Contact us today. Fill out a case evaluation form on our website or call the firm directly. The ZuppkeLaw guarantee is that you’ll talk to a Zuppke. We’re your Royal Oak, Michigan litigation law firm. We service the entire Detroit and Metro Detroit communities:

• Oakland County
• Wayne County
• Macomb County

Why Is ZuppkeLaw Different Than Those Lawyers Advertising Off Of The Highway?

Because at ZuppkeLaw, we personally handle your file from start to finish. We won’t accept your case just to hand it off for some other lawyer to do the work. Know that if your claim does not have the strength to survive the scrutiny of a jury, then we aren’t interested.

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 disfigurement.

Michigan Law.

Most Michiganders are unaware that the law favors dog bite victims. To prevail in a Michigan dog bite claim, all you have to prove is that you didn’t provoke the dog that bit you, and that you were lawfully in the place where you were bitten. Why is it so easy to win a dog bite claim? Because the Michigan legislature wants to protect the general public from dog bites.

Dog bites are dangerous. It was only a few months ago that a Craig Systsma was killed when 2 cane corsos mauled him to death while he was on his evening run. Children who are attacked often suffer from life-long phobias and psychological problems as a result of dog bites.

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.

Let ZuppkeLaw Get You Back On The Road. Why ZuppkeLaw?

Once retained, unlike the big billboard law firms you see advertising off the highway, we personally handle your file from start to finish. We don’t take cases just to hand them off to low-level associates. We do your work.

At ZuppkeLaw, we develop lasting relationships with all of our clients. Communication is the key – once retained, our phones are always open to clients and their families. The ZuppkeLaw guarantee is that you’ll always speak to a Zuppke.

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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 and all gun accident claims

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

Contact our law firm today. Unlike those big billboard lawyers advertising off of the highway, when ZuppkeLaw takes your case, we personally handle your claim from start to finish. Our mantra is simple, we’ll get you every last penny that you deserve.

Our firm is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Royal Oak, Michigan. If you’ve been injured in a gun accident, you need a sophisticated legal team with the experience necessary to maximize your recovery.

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

When Winning Is The Only Option, There’s Only One Michigan Contract Law Firm. ZuppkeLaw. Contact Us Today.

Unlike those big billboard attorneys who you see advertising off of the highway, at ZuppkeLaw, a Zuppke personally handles your contract claim from start to finish. Let us hold your adversary to their obligation under the contract that you both signed. Call or fill out a case evaluation form on our website. Remember, when winning is the only option, there’s only one Michigan contract law firm. ZuppkeLaw. Contact us today.

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 ZuppkeLaw’s 40+ years of experience. Unlike those big billboard attorneys you see advertising off of the highway, we personally handle your claim from start to finish. We won’t accept a claim that doesn’t have the merits to survive the tough scrutiny of a jury trial. With that strategy and approach, our clients’ settlements and verdicts are always maximized.

ZuppkeLaw Is Your Litigation Law Firm. Contact Us Today.

ZuppkeLaw is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Royal Oak, Michigan, just north of the Detroit Zoo on Woodward Avenue. Call or fill out a case evaluation form located on our website.

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 only one Michigan slip and fall law firm. ZuppkeLaw.

ZuppkeLaw Will Pick You Up And Put You Back On Your Feet. What Are Examples Of Michigan Slip And Fall Accidents?

• broken sidewalks
• missing sewer caps
• wobbly cement slabs
• spills

Does Michigan Have A Defective Sidewalk Law?

Yes, Michigan does have a broken or defective sidewalk law, take a look at the statute.

(3) In a civil action, a municipal corporation that has a duty to maintain a sidewalk under subsection (1) is presumed to have maintained the sidewalk in reasonable repair. This presumption may only be rebutted by evidence of facts showing that a proximate cause of the injury was 1 or both of the following:

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 experience defending discrimination victims.

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

Michigan’s laws prohibit discrimination in employment, education, housing, public accommodations, and law enforcement:

• religion
• race
• color
• national origin
• disability
• weight
• height

Contact ZuppkeLaw Today.

If you’ve been beaten down by some ignorant bully because of who you are, then ZuppkeLaw is here to get you every last penny that you deserve. Remember our motto, winning is the only option. Our Royal Oak discrimination law firm is conveniently located just north of the Detroit Zoo on Woodward Ave. Don’t sit around waiting for the abuse to stop.

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 Person bitten by dog; liability of owner.

(1) 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.

(2) A person is lawfully on the private property of the owner of the dog within the meaning of this act if the person is on the owner’s property in the performance of any duty imposed upon him or her by the laws of this state or by the laws or postal regulations of the United States, or if the person is on the owner’s property as an invitee or licensee of the person lawfully in possession of the property unless said person has gained lawful entry upon the premises for the purpose of an unlawful or criminal act.

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

§ 195-8. Short Title.

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Dog Ordinance.”

§ 195-9. Definitions.

The following terms when used in this article shall have the definitions set forth in this section:

AT LARGE – Off the premises of the owner and not under reasonable control.

DOG – Any dog, whether male, female or unsexed.

DOG LITTER – Fecal matter or excrement issuing from dogs.

OWNER – When applied to the proprietorship of a dog, shall include every person having a right of property in such dog, and every person who keeps or harbors such dog or has it in his care, and every person who permits such dog to remain in or about any premises occupied by him.

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 deserve. If you’re being tormented by a fellow employee, were forced out of a job because of your age, or are looking to file a breach of contract claim, our firm wants to help you.

When Winning Is The Only Option, There’s Only One Royal Oak Employment Law Firm. Zuppke Law. Contact Us.

We are located off of Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak, Michigan, just down the street from the Detroit Zoo. Contact us by phone, or you can fill out a case evaluation form that’s located on our website. Unlike those attorneys you see advertising off the highway, we personally handle your file from start to finish. The ZuppkeLaw guarantee is that you’ll always work with a Zuppke.

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 with non-life-threatening conditions. The crash is still under investigation; it is unknown whether alcohol was a contributing factor. U.S. 127 was closed for 8 hours following the crash.

ZuppkeLaw’s deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims who’ve been affected by this terrible incident. For the last 34 years, our law firm has handled countless Michigan car, motorcycle, and truck accidents. We understand the immense amount of pain and suffering that’s associated with these crashes.

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 amendment rights are triggered. You’re in custody when you have been arrested or are “otherwise [significantly] deprived of [your] freedom by the authorities”.

What Are My Miranda Rights?

1. Right to remain silent, which is triggered not by silence but by request
2. Right to know that any statement made can be used against you
3. Right to an attorney (retained or appointed)
4. Right to knowingly and voluntarily waive your Miranda rights

The presence of counsel is a safeguard to the defendant and it is far more likely to reduce the chances of coercion by police officers. Statements made in violation of Miranda protections are inadmissible.

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.

When Winning Is The Only Option, There’s Only One Michigan Skateboard Accident Law Firm. ZuppkeLaw. We Are Your Skateboard Accident Experts.

At ZuppkeLaw, we have an in-house industry expert. Jordan Zuppke is lawyer and an amateur-professional skateboarder with more than 16 years of skateboard experience. He’s taught at the world’s biggest skateboard camp as an expert instructor, grew up working in local skateboard stores, has won various state competitions, and is an outspoken advocate for skateboard parks in Michigan. His reputation is backed by his ability on his skateboard and in the courtroom. Forget about other law firms that can’t shred the gnar, ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan skateboard accident law firm.

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 ZuppkeLaw, our motto is simple, winning is the only option. We’ll get you every last penny that you deserve if you’ve been fired because you decided to take action.

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

• Reinstate your Insurance benefits
• Receive back pay
• Consultations before you blow the whistle
• Mediation/arbitration
• At-will employment disputes

Contact Us.

Our firm is conveniently located in Royal Oak, Michigan. We specialize in employment disputes. Whether you’re an employer being sued or an employee looking for vengeance, our firm is here for you. Call or fill out a case evaluation form on our website.

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 liability. In the event that your contract has been breached, we have the tenacity you need at trial get the compensation that you deserve.

A lot of lawyers who draft contracts have never stepped foot into a courtroom. That’s not ZuppkeLaw. We’ve written and defended our hard work in court. We aren’t scared to step in front of a judge and argue our case.

Contact ZuppkeLaw.

Our firm is located just north of where I-696 and Woodward Ave. intersect. Call or fill out a case evaluation form on our website. Initial consultations are always free. The ZuppkeLaw guarantee is that you’ll always work with a Zuppke.

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)

When Winning Is The Only Option, There’s Only One Employment Law Firm. ZuppkeLaw. Why Is ZuppkeLaw Different Than The Other Michigan Employment Law Firms?

Because at ZuppkeLaw there’s only one option, winning. We won’t take a claim that doesn’t have the merits to survive the tough scrutiny of a jury trial. With that approach, our clients’ settlements and jury verdicts are always maximized. Let us get you every last penny that you deserve.

Are You An Employer?

We’ve been on both sides of the courtroom. If you need a Michigan employment defense firm, contact us. We offer strategic consulting services so you can avoid costly litigation. If we need to go to trial, we have invaluable experience as both plaintiffs and defendants’ counsel. We offer a perspective that most other law firms can’t.

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 disputes
• Employment contracts
• Services rendered without pay

At ZuppkeLaw, Our Motto Is Simple, Winning Is The Only Option. Why ZuppkeLaw?

Because for the last 34 years, we have helped our clients in all different types of Michigan breach of contract claims. From small residential lease agreements to large business contracts, we have the experience you need to get every last penny that you deserve. If winning is the only option, there’s only one law firm. ZuppkeLaw.

Unlike those big billboard attorneys you see advertising off the highway, we personally handle your claim from start to finish. The ZuppkeLaw guarantee is that you’ll always work with a Zuppke.

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 that a dog’s owner will be held liable for the injuries that their dog causes, unless one of two narrow exceptions applies. So long as the victim didn’t provoke the dog, or they were not trespassing in the place where they were bitten, then the injured party can recover for the dog bite.

Michigan Dog Bite Law.

287.351 Person bitten by dog; liability of owner.

Sec. 1.

(1) 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.

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 in-station chemical breath test. It is only a civil infraction to refuse the PBT test, unless you’re driving a commercial vehicle. A person who’s operating a commercial motor vehicle and who refuses to submit to a preliminary chemical breath test upon an officer’s lawful request is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both.

Can I Refuse A Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) In Michigan?

Yes, you can refuse to take an SFST in Michigan. These are highly subjective tests, and often times they are performed improperly. Unless you know that you can pass a SFST, then it is a good idea to politely refuse to take it. Failing a SFST is highly prejudicial evidence that can be used against you in court.

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 dog bite clients. Some of our clients come to court well-dressed. Others don’t. You are entitled to your own opinion, but whether you believe it or not, looking professional shows that you respect the legal process and the court’s time.

Let’s face it, the way that you present yourself could be a determining factor for you and your case. So, before you grab an old pair of sweatpants to wear to your arraignment, please reconsider.

What To Wear To Court?

If you have a suit, wear it. Black or blue. You’t don’t need to look extravagant. Forget about your ostrich leather white shoes because black on black is always safe. There is no real dress code in court, but there are practical standards.

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 battery, confinement, and exploitation of money and other assets. We made Michigan law after setting aside an estate plan that was made while the patient victim was unconscious. Had we not been retained, our client’s life savings would have been converted and their heirs disinherited.

We Have The Tenacity You Need To Get The Recovery That You Deserve. Contact Our Firm Today.

No one should take advantage of the defenseless. Let ZuppkeLaw compensate you or your family for the pain and suffering associated with the abuse that you have had to endure.

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 split-second life altering decision. Swerve or collide. It’s a terrible situation and there are no guarantees that either will save you from an injury.

As a Harley enthusiast, I know what’s it’s like to have to veer away from distracted drivers. I have compassion for those injured on Michigan’s roadways. As a lawyer, I have the added ability to recover from those who’ve struck motorcycle drivers.

For the last 34 years I’ve handled Michigan automobile accidents, but my passion is for helping those injured on motorcycles. I am an aggressive litigator who can offer something most other trial lawyers can’t. Experience both on the bike and in the courtroom.

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 violation of Michigan’s dog bite statute, as released evidence shows that jogger was neither trespassing nor provoking the animals before he was attacked. Then, it was later revealed that the two owners, a man and wife, Valbona Lucaj and Sebastiano Quagliata, illegally bribed a government official to attain political asylum in the United States. Now, the owners are being charged with murder. Yes, you read that correctly, murder.

Charging a person for murder as a result of an animal attack is not common. ZuppkeLaw has handled countless Michigan dog bite cases over the last 34 years, and this is among one of the most extraordinary cases we’ve ever read about.

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 various immunity statutes entitling a citizen to sue the government. Let’s take a look at the defecti

ve sidewalk immunity statute, this will give you a more in depth understanding of the issue:

(3) In a civil action, a municipal corporation that has a duty to maintain a sidewalk under subsection (1) is presumed to have maintained the sidewalk in reasonable repair. This presumption may only be rebutted by evidence of facts showing that a proximate cause of the injury was 1 or both of the following:

(a) A vertical discontinuity defect of 2 inches or more in the sidewalk.

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:

Washington State, Oregon, Nevada, California, Nebraska, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Vermont, and Massachusetts.

The ZuppkeLaw Perspective.

Unlike the other attorneys advertising for automobile accidents, I’m a Harley rider. I personally know what it’s like to have distracted drivers trying to merge into you. I offer a compassion that other trial lawyers can’t. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, then ZuppkeLaw is your Michigan motorcycle accident law firm. Motorcycle accidents are very serious, they’re usually life threatening, and I feel that it’s my duty to fight on behalf of all riders in Michigan.

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 owner’s word that their animal has had all of their necessary shots. Be proactive.

3. Contact ZuppkeLaw. Don’t let an animal’s owner try and settle without having to “get the lawyers involved.” You’re doing an injustice to yourself, especially if your injuries are severe.

The state of Michigan has a civil dog bite law that puts strict liability on all dog owners. Strict liability means that you’re responsible for any damage that your dog causes, unless your dog was provoked or the person that was bitten was trespassing on your property.

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, Examination results are generally released in mid-November for the July exam and mid-May for the February exam. Results are not given out over the telephone, so please do not call to inquire about your results.

Michigan Bar exam tips and tricks:

• Focus more heavily on the essays rather than your MBE. Michigan more heavily weights the essay portion of the exam;
• What don’t you need to know? Trick question, you need to know anything and everything in your commercial bar review course;
• Take a commercial course, there’s far too much material to learn on your own;
• Forget about the rule against perpetuities (RAP), there’s at max maybe 2 multiple choice questions that deal with this convoluted and impossible to understand issue;
• Study until your eyes burn. It doesn’t all come together until the week before the exam; by then, if you’ve followed your commercial bar review course to completion, you’ll be ready.