In Fond Memory of William…

In Fond Memory of William M. Wright

With heavy hearts, we share news that our founding partner, mentor, and friend, William M. Wright, entered life eternal on Monday, February 6, 2023. Bill was 74. A graduate of Wayne State University Law School, Bill built a thriving practice with spe… Read More
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The Winds of Change

The Winds of Change

Sweeping retirement plan changes, intended to encourage retirement savings, were signed into law at the end of 2022. These changes are found in the SECURE 2.0 Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation rolled into the larger Consolidated Appropriation… Read More
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At Our Best

At Our Best

We are pleased to share that, for another year, Wright Beamer has been selected by Expertise.com among three categories in the Detroit area: Best Employment Lawyers, Best Real Estate Lawyers, and Best Probate Attorneys. In each grouping, hundreds of… Read More
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Status Quo…For Now

Status Quo…For Now

This past week the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its much-awaited decision on the fate of minimum wage and earned sick leave laws in the State of Michigan. Recapping history, in 2018 two groups collected enough signatures via petition to force the… Read More
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In the Pocket

In the Pocket

Since 2013, community leaders have dreamed of bringing a new park to downtown Farmington. Ten years later, the dream is almost real. Just between the historic Enterprise building and Sipp Smoothie & Juice Bar sits an asphalt area ready to go gree… Read More
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Stock Sale or Asset Sale?

Stock Sale or Asset Sale?

When negotiating the sale of a business, one of the first decisions the buyer and seller must agree upon is whether to structure the deal as a stock sale or an asset sale. Assuming the business is incorporated, it has shareholders who own stock (or,… Read More
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Things to Know (About Us!…

Things to Know (About Us!): Wright Beamer

After 15 years as a dance parent and more than a decade of legal representation of dance studios, Kathryn Spray realized that dance is a youth sport that still lacks clear regulation. The result is increased difficulty for dance studios and their cli… Read More
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Man and woman reviewing business documents as part of due diligence

In Due Time

When assisting clients with buying or selling a business, the initial challenge is the process of “due diligence,” requiring a deep dive into the company being sold. Parties are usually surprised at the time and effort necessary for the investiga… Read More
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Small Business Series

Small Business Series

At Wright Beamer, we understand the value in sharing what we know with our clients and the community. Beginning next month, three of our attorneys will be doing just that. The Farmington Community Library will partner with the Greater Farmington Area… Read More
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Close to Home

Close to Home

With a sizeable portion of the workforce continuing to work remotely, many taxpayers may be wondering whether they qualify for a home office deduction. Employees are not eligible for the deduction, even those who work 100% remotely. Only self-employe… Read More
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