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Every year Michigan courts decide cases involving zoning and planning. 2020 was no different with several interesting cases deciding importa...
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Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC serves as General Counsel and Legislative Counsel for the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, as well as counsel to more than 40 individual county drain commissioners and water resources commissioners across Michigan. Stacy Hissong leads our Drain Law Team, and aside from providing legal services, has testified to the Legislature about drain related issues, and presented at conferences for the Michigan Wetlands Association and Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners on various water law topics involving drainage, inland lakes and streams, wetlands, and floodplains. The attorneys at Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC are uniquely qualified to assist our clients with a variety of public infrastructure projects.
Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC has a wide range of skill in the areas of municipal law and more specifically, the Michigan Drain Code. Ms. Hissong recently argued before the Michigan Supreme Court on its first Drain Code case in nearly twenty years. Our Municipal Law Team has developed their proficiency by working on county and intercounty drain projects, including issues relating to:
Our Municipal Law Team has a wealth of experience relating to Michigan's inland lakes, and are frequent presenters on topics related to lake levels and lake improvement boards throughout the state. The attorneys at Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC have represented drain commissioners, townships, lake improvement boards, and lake associations on a variety of matters, including:
Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC attorneys are highly qualified in lake matters. We pride ourselves on responsiveness and efficiency, because we, as municipal law attorneys, understand the importance of a completed lake project to riparians and the surrounding community.
Drainage problems on private land can cause headaches, emotional responses, stress, and the loss of productive land and crops. The attorneys at Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC provide unparalleled ability and responsiveness to ensure private drainage rights are enforced and private drainage problems are resolved. Our Drain Law team has unmatched experience in Michigan solving private drainage disputes. Whether the solution calls on our close relationships with engineers and contractors, our negotiation techniques, or litigation–we obtain real results. Efficiently. Economically.
Understanding your rights and responsibilities as a private property owner can be challenging. Landowners should be aware of the potential risks and liabilities they can face when dealing with the property rights of a neighbor. Basic elements of some of the most common issues are described below. This communication is not legal advice. Consult an attorney to determine how the information applies to any specific situation.
Understanding Michigan’s unique environmental regulations is essential to a successful public infrastructure project. We frequently assist and counsel clients with issues involving permits relating to inland lakes and streams, wetlands, and floodplains. Our attorneys have also provided training to engineers, public officials, and staff relating to exemptions, permit requirements, and interpretations of Michigan’s Natural Resources Environmental Protection Act, and have assisted our clients with administrative appeals and circuit court actions relating to permits.
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