Lippitt O’Keefe, PLLC is a distinguished law firm specializing in business law, commercial transactions, and civil litigation, with a strong reputation for providing strategic legal counsel from the boardroom to the courtroom. With over 40 years of collective experience and a quarter-century presence in Birmingham, Michigan, the firm stands out for its deep roots in the Metro Detroit community and its role as special counsel in national matters requiring local expertise.
The firm adopts a teamwork-oriented approach, leveraging the diverse backgrounds of its attorneys who have experience as judges, business operators, and board members. This business-minded perspective allows them to offer practical, efficient solutions tailored to the needs of businesses and individuals. They are particularly recognized for their excellence in handling complex commercial disputes, transactional work, and estate planning, serving a clientele that includes local businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking sophisticated legal support.
Services Offered
- Business Law and Commercial Transactions
- Drafting of commercial agreements including contracts, purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, financing agreements, employment agreements, and distributor agreements
- Commercial Litigation
- Breach of contract claims
- Partner and shareholder disputes
- Business torts
- General civil litigation
- Real Estate Transactions
- Commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements
- Commercial leases
- Deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements
- Escrow services
- Intellectual Property
- Trademark applications
- Copyright applications
- Patent applications
- Pursuing infringement cases
- Trusts & Estates
- Estate planning
- Powers of attorney
- Wills
- Personal and residential trusts
- Licensing
- Assistance with local, state, and federal licensing applications
- Liquor licensing
The firm primarily serves clients in Michigan and Florida, with a strong focus on the Southeast Michigan and Metro Detroit regions. Their attorneys are engaged in the local community and bring a business-owner mindset to each case, supported by industry recognition for excellence and innovation in legal service.
