Kotz Sangster is a distinguished business law firm concentrating on the representation of middle market companies throughout Michigan and beyond, with a global partner network that extends its reach internationally. The firm stands out for its deep industry knowledge across sectors like agri-business, healthcare, and construction, and for providing comprehensive, client-centered legal solutions tailored to each business’s unique challenges and goals.
With a team recognized by Super Lawyers and deeply involved in the community, Kotz Sangster combines extensive experience with a proactive, strategic approach to legal counsel. The firm serves a diverse clientele including businesses in automotive, financial services, defense, mining, and natural resources, offering end-to-end support in corporate governance, transactional matters, regulatory compliance, and complex litigation.
Services Offered
- Agri-Business/Food Processing
- Bank Financing
- Business Immigration Law
- Business Tax Planning and Compliance
- Commercial Contracts
- Corporate and Business Planning Services
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Restructuring and Debtor/Creditor’s Rights and Relationships
- Employment Law
- Environmental Law
- Executive and Incentive Compensation
- Export Compliance
- Government Contracting
- Human Resources Counseling and Administration
- Insurance Coverage/Risk Management/Captives
- Intellectual Property
- Labor – Management Relations
- Maritime and Recreational Boating
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Minority Business Enterprises
- Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
- Private Equity and Exit Transactions
- School Law
- Securities
- Succession Planning for Business Owners
- Tax and Economic Incentives
- Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition/Non-Competes
- Construction Administrative Proceedings
- Claim Litigation/Arbitration
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Insurance and Bonding
- Lien, Bond, Trust Fund Act Compliance and Enforcement
- Post-Bid Project Development
- Risk Analysis and Mitigation Plan
- Strategic Assistance with Project Execution
- Family Law Estate Planning Litigation
- Wealth Transfer Planning
- Healthcare Certificate of Need
- Compliance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations
- Fraud and Abuse/Physician Self-Referral (Stark Law) and Anti-Kickback
- HIPAA/HITECH
- Licensing Issues
- Litigation Involving Physicians/Ancillary Healthcare Providers/Suppliers
- Physician/Ancillary Healthcare Providers/Supplier Entity Formation and Physician Group Structuring
- Third Party Payer Audit Defense
- Employment Litigation
- Labor Litigation
- Administrative Appellate
- Bankruptcy and Insolvency
- Class Action
- Commercial and Contract Litigation
- eDiscovery
- ERISA Compliance and Defense
- Insurance Coverage/Risk Management Litigation
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Real Estate Land Use and Zoning Litigation
- School/Tenure Litigation
- Securities Litigation, Arbitration and Enforcement
- Shareholder Disputes
- Supply Chain Tool Liens [Molder’s Liens and Special Tool Lien Act Claims]
- 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges
- Commercial Property Leasing
- Condominium Formation and Conversions
- Project Development
- Real Estate Financing
- Real Property Sales and Acquisitions
- Real Property Taxation, Reassessments, Incentives and Abatements
- Real Property, Development, Construction and Financing Regulation and Compliance
- Restructuring, Workouts and Short Sales
- Asset Protection Planning
- Charitable Planning
- Probate and Trust Administration
The firm maintains offices in Detroit and Bloomfield Hills, serving clients across Michigan and through its global network. Kotz Sangster attorneys are recognized by Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, reflecting their commitment to excellence and deep engagement in both legal and community initiatives.
