Hitting the Brakes

Hitting the Brakes

A recent federal court decision has temporarily put the brakes on a new federal reporting rule that would have affected many residential real estate transactions across the country. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) rolled out a rule… Read More
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Earth Month

Earth Month

Five years ago, Wright Beamer made a simple promise: for every estate plan completed with our firm, we would plant a tree through our partnership with One Tree Planted. Since then, we have helped plant over 500 trees in areas that need them most. Aga… Read More
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Staying in Bounds

Staying in Bounds

Every March, the excitement around college basketball takes over—on TVs, in conversations, and in marketing ideas. For decades, fans have been drawn to the thrill of the tournament, and the term “March Madness” itself has become instantly recog… Read More
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A Fresh Perspective

A Fresh Perspective

Since 2010, the City of Farmington Hills Public Art Program has transformed City Hall into more than a civic building, creating a space where art is part of everyday life for residents, visitors, and employees. Carefully curated, juried exhibits show… Read More
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What's in a Name

What's in a Name

Michigan has dramatically simplified the process for legally changing one’s name for reasons other than marriage. The new rules turn what was a months-long process into one that can be completed in days or weeks. Previously, the process involved a… Read More
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A Community Foundation

A Community Foundation

In every community, there are organizations quietly doing the work that makes life better for families, for kids, and for neighbors who may never even know their names. In Farmington and Farmington Hills, many of those efforts are supported by the Fa… Read More
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A Word of Caution

A Word of Caution

On February 26, 2026, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Andrea Lucas sent a letter to the CEOs, general counsel, and board chairs of Fortune 500 companies reminding them of their companies’ obligations under Title VII of the… Read More
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Things to Know (About Us!…

Things to Know (About Us!): Hannah Smith

As Hannah approaches her first anniversary with Wright Beamer, we’ve had the opportunity to see firsthand the conviction and passion she brings to our litigation team. Hannah represents clients in business and commercial disputes, including contrac… Read More
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Getting It Right

Getting It Right

The Sixth Circuit reminder on employer responses to harassment claims. A recent Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision offers important guidance for employers when responding to workplace harassment complaints. In Hamm v. Pullman SST, Inc., the Cour… Read More
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Employee Appreciation Day

Employee Appreciation Day

There is a lot about our firm that people see: A completed estate plan, a business launched, a dispute resolved. What they don’t always see is the steady work behind it all. They don’t see the extra review before a document goes out. The careful… Read More
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