Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Whenever a marriage ends in divorce and the parties have minor children, child support obligations can be substantial. While the law requires the family court to follow support guidelines, there can be factors related to income, expenses and custody that have an impact on what amount the court determines is appropriate for a party to pay in child support. If you question the appropriateness of your child's support award or your support calculation has not been reviewed recently and there has occurred a change in income or child care expenses, Grua, Freeman, Tupper & Young can immediately calculate what the court would order in a revised support obligation and make a recommendation concerning whether a Petition to modify a support obligation should be filed. Grua, Freeman, Tupper & Young can also assist parties in drafting agreements concerning support where parties are in agreement concerning a support modification.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Domestic matters including divorce, separation, child custody/support and parenting time issues can be difficult for any family to experience. Grua, Freeman, Tupper & Young provides caring and experienced legal help when it is needed most to minimize conflict and yet provide their clients all they are legally and fairly entitle to receive.
• Adoption
• Guardianship
  At some point it may become necessary for you to consider setting up a guardianship or conservatorship for a loved one. Grua, Freeman, Tupper & Young can help you through this time whether you are dealing with a minor, legally incapacitate person, or developmentally disabled person.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  State Bar of Michigan, American Inn of Court, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, and the Eaton County Bar Association.
• Money Laundering
  The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted on January 1, 2024, to improve corporate transparency by mandating the reporting of beneficial ownership information (BOI). The CTA aims to prevent the illicit use of companies for money laundering, fraud, and other criminal activities by establishing a comprehensive registry of BOI.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  State Bar of Michigan, Arts, Communications, Entertainment & Sports Law, Business Law, Probate & Estate Planning, Real Property Law and Solo and Small Practice sections of the State Bar. ICLE Partner Program.
• Business Transactions
  Shopping Center and Commercial/Residential property owners, municipalities, developers, landlords, builders, contractors, brokers and realtors, title companies and agents, churches, people who need help planning or administering their estates, closely-held and family businesses. Experience negotiating with national and credit tenants and lenders, residential real estate transactions and closings with or without realtors, business transactions, and asset transfers.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Mark Grua has been selected by his peers to be included in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his high caliber of work in the practice of Real Estate Law. This is his 5th recognition! The inclusion in Best Lawyers requires a rigorous peer-review survey comprising more that 7.3 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys. Congratulations, once again, Mark!
• Premises Liability
• Construction Litigation
  Our proven trial and real estate expertise is well suited to litigate construction law cases. These cases often involve severe injury or significant property damage and complex legal issues such as liability for common areas of the work place or inherently dangerous activities; and indemnification issues between project owners, construction managers or architects and general or sub contractors.
• Real Estate Transactions
  In the complicated world in which we live, nonprofit religious groups and organizations are increasingly having to deal with legal issues which, if neglected or ignored, could have adverse consequences. Grua, Freeman, Tupper & Young has historically represented many churches and non profit organizations dealing with issues involving contracts, real estate transactions, employment and taxation that have direct bearing upon organizational life and practice. Our firm has served as mediator in church disputes and as invaluable Christian based referral source for the legal needs of members. Grua, Freeman, Tupper & Young can also assist religious organizations and professionals in "risk management so as to minimize their exposure to legal difficulties.
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  If you have the need for legal assistance in a landlord-tenant matter involving either commercial or residential real estate, please contact the firm. We are fully able to assist you in preparing, reviewing, negotiating or enforcing your lease; in pursuing or defending an eviction proceeding; in dealing with security deposits; or collecting rent or damages.
• Property Damage
  The lawyers at Grua,Freeman, Tupper & Young have litigated many construction accident cases. These cases often involve severe injury or significant property damage and complex legal issues such as liability for common areas of the work place or inherently dangerous activities; and indemnification issues between project owners, construction managers or architects and general or sub contractors. We know the law in this area and have the experience to handle your construction related lawsuits.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Motor vehicle accident litigation involving personal injury in Michigan requires knowledge of the laws and rules which control whether an injury is compensable. We know the laws and have experience negotiating settlements and trying cases in the Courts involving many different causes of motor vehicle accidents and all types of injuries, from the simple to the severe. We have litigated catastrophic injuries including brain damage, paralysis, and death, arising from car, motorcycle, and truck crashes, as well as injury to pedestrians. Whether your business or personal assets are at risk because you or your employee has been in a car or truck crash, or you or your family has been injured, we know how to effectively present your case in Court to your best advantage.
• Auto Accidents
• Medicaid Planning
  I have been a guest lecturer at the Women’s Institute for Financial Education Second Saturday Lansing Divorce Workshop and for the Ingham County Bar Association, Probate & Trust Section on Protective Orders with Medicaid Planning in Probate Court. You may have also seen me as a Co-Host of The Capitol View television show for the 2017 and 2018 season.
• Dog Bites
  Dog bites often result in significant physical injury and scarring to both adults and children. Grua, Freeman, Tupper & Young can assist you in utilizing the strict liability provisions of the Michigan statute applicable to dog owners, as well as address the potential defenses applicable to provocation and nonowner, caretaker situations. Our lawyers have experience in both defending and successfully pursuing dog bite claims.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  I was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. I studied Criminal Justice at Lansing Community College. I serve as the legal assistant for attorneys, Elizabeth Wilbur, Brian Lum, and Remo Mark Grua, with experience in various areas of law, including family, probate, estate planning, and civil litigation. I enjoy spending time with my family and pugs.
• Wills
  We represents individuals and creditors in relation to claims or concerns in a deceased person's estate. This includes Will contests, breaches of fiduciary duty, creditor claims against a decedent's estate, and much more.
• Trusts
  Grua, Freeman, Tupper & Young provides a broad range of legal services to those persons interested in creating or revising an estate plan. Whether you are interested in a simple will, living trust, or powers of attorney for business or health care ("living will"), we can be of assistance.
• Power of Attorney
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
  Our Clients include those foreclosing and being foreclosed upon. We represent local banks, businesses and individuals. We value the opportunity to represent these types of interests in a professional and effective way.