Real estate.
Construction.
Business law.
From Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, Matthew C. Bates, PLLC advises on real estate transactions, construction matters, and business decisions in Michigan and Florida. Work directly with an attorney who understands your objectives.
Attorney & Founder
Legal counsel with a
practical perspective.
Matthew C. Bates, PLLC advises individuals and businesses on transactions, contracts, and disputes. The firm combines careful legal analysis with attention to the commercial and personal considerations behind each matter.
Real Estate Law
Counsel for residential and commercial transactions, title matters, ownership transfers, leases, and property disputes.
View real estate law servicesConstruction Law
Contract preparation and review, payment and performance disputes, change orders, and legal guidance throughout a project.
View construction law servicesGeneral Business Law
Entity formation, ownership agreements, commercial contracts, and counsel for business transactions and contract disputes.
View business law servicesCareful preparation for
your property transfer.
An ownership transfer requires accurate information and a clear understanding of the intended result. The firm offers guided online intake for quitclaim and enhanced life estate deed requests involving property in Michigan and Florida.
Each request is subject to attorney review of the proposed transfer, relevant ownership information, and appropriate scope of the engagement.
Quitclaim Deeds
Attorney review and document preparation for a proposed transfer of an ownership interest in real property.
Quitclaim deed preparationEnhanced Life Estate Deeds
Review a proposed property succession arrangement using an enhanced life estate deed, commonly known as a Lady Bird Deed.
Enhanced life estate deed preparationExperience in law,
title and real estate.
Matthew brings approximately 14 years of real estate law and title insurance experience to his practice. His background as an attorney and title agency owner informs his understanding of the issues that can affect a transaction, from the purchase agreement through closing.
He emphasizes early review, clear documentation, and advice that helps clients understand their options before making a decision.
Learn more about Matthew C. BatesDirect attorney involvement.
Work with Matthew to identify the legal questions, review the relevant documents, and understand the advice being provided.
Attention to the details.
Contract terms, ownership records, and deadlines are considered in the context of the matter and the result you are seeking.
Advice with a purpose.
Evaluate your options with a practical understanding of the obligations, costs, and considerations that inform the next step.
Local perspective.
Michigan and Florida counsel.
The firm’s Michigan office is at 79 Kercheval Avenue, Suite 100, in Grosse Pointe Farms. Matthew assists clients in the Grosse Pointe communities and Metro Detroit, including Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, and handles Michigan and Florida matters within the accepted engagement.
Whether your concern involves a property transfer, a construction agreement, or a business contract, begin with the relevant location, parties, and deadlines. The firm will confirm whether it can assist and define the next steps.
Discuss your legal matter.
Contact Matthew C. Bates to discuss your objectives and the next steps.