State of the Cities

State of the Cities

The State of the Cities event has long been a key gathering for Farmington and Farmington Hills, offering a chance to reflect on progress, hear from local leaders, and connect with the community. This year, the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Comm… Read More
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The Legal Side of Love

The Legal Side of Love

Getting married is one of life’s great milestones. It’s a time filled with excitement, meticulous planning, and unbridled optimism about the future. While your love for each other is what led to the decision to get married, taking some legal step… Read More
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Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame

We’re proud to share that Dirk Beamer has been named to the 2025 Michigan Lawyers Weekly “Hall of Fame” list, an honor recognizing attorneys who have made a lasting impact on the legal profession. This award highlights individuals whose leaders… Read More
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Succession: Not Just TV D…

Succession: Not Just TV Drama

Television shows like Succession and a newly released book on Rupert Murdoch’s family dramatize the inherent challenges involved for business owners developing and implementing plans to sell or transition ownership of their businesses. Last week, I… Read More
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Employee Appreciation Day

Employee Appreciation Day

Tomorrow is Employee Appreciation Day, and at Wright Beamer, we’re taking a moment to recognize the team that truly makes this firm thrive. The work we do is about more than just legal expertise. It’s about the dedication, integrity, and care eac… Read More
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Two Things

Two Things

They always say that only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. And while I hope you’re still among the living as you read this, inevitably, tax season is here. As I continue to downsize my closet with all my pre-Covid clothing, explorin… Read More
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Pillar of Support

Pillar of Support

Every community has those organizations quietly working behind the scenes to make life better for the people who call it home. In Farmington and Farmington Hills, one of those organizations is the Farmington & Farmington Hills Foundation for Yout… Read More
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Earned Sick Time Act Amen…

Earned Sick Time Act Amended

After much anticipation, the Michigan Legislature amended the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) just hours before the original statute was scheduled to become effective. Signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on February 21, 2025, the amended statute… Read More
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Work of Art

Work of Art

Right now, the Farmington Area Arts Commission is accepting nominations for its 2025-2026 Art Awards, honoring those who have enriched our community through visual, performing, and literary arts. These awards recognize a wide range of contributions,… Read More
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The Name Game

The Name Game

People change their legal names for lots of reasons, most of which are not nefarious. It may be that they seek privacy or safety, that they are newly divorced, or that they have become estranged from their family. Or it may simply be that they dislik… Read More
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