Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Traverse City, MI
Lynch Law has provided trusted legal representation in Traverse City, MI for over four decades. Founded by Deborah Lynch and later joined by her son John Lynch, our family-owned firm combines generational expertise with personalized service. We specialize in family law matters including divorce, child custody, and spousal support, while also offering comprehensive legal solutions for business law, real estate transactions, and landlord-tenant disputes. Our attorneys bring deep local knowledge and practical experience to protect clients' assets, families, and futures across Northern Michigan.With offices in Traverse City, we serve communities from Cadillac to Mackinaw City. Our approach emphasizes clear communication, strategic problem-solving, and dedicated advocacy to help clients navigate complex legal challenges. We offer free initial consultations to discuss your specific needs and develop tailored legal strategies.
Services
Family Law
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Landlord Tenant
Estate Planning
Probate Litigation
Commercial Leases
Mediation Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal experience in Northern Michigan
- Our family-owned firm provides personalized attorney-client relationships
- We handle complex legal matters across multiple practice areas
- Our team maintains deep local knowledge of Michigan courts and regulations
- We provide free initial consultations with qualified attorneys
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, and parenting time agreements. We provide compassionate yet assertive representation to protect clients' parental rights and financial interests during emotionally challenging times. Our attorneys work to achieve fair outcomes through negotiation or litigation when necessary.
Business Law
We assist businesses with formation, contract drafting, succession planning, and commercial lease agreements. Our services cover entity selection, partnership agreements, and dispute resolution for small to mid-sized businesses. We help clients navigate regulatory compliance and protect business interests during transactions or litigation.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice handles property transactions, zoning issues, easement disputes, and mineral rights matters. We represent buyers, sellers, and developers in residential and commercial transactions, including title examinations, purchase agreements, and closing procedures. We also resolve property boundary disputes and land-use conflicts.
Landlord Tenant
We provide legal guidance for landlords and tenants regarding lease agreements, eviction proceedings, and property management issues. Our services include drafting enforceable rental agreements, handling security deposit disputes, and representing clients in eviction cases. We ensure compliance with Michigan landlord-tenant regulations while protecting clients' property rights.
Estate Planning
We help clients create comprehensive estate plans using wills, trusts, and advance directives. Our services include probate administration, durable power of attorney documents, and patient advocate designation. We assist families with business succession planning and asset protection strategies to ensure smooth transfer of wealth across generations.
People
Deborah Lynch
Founding Attorney
Deborah Lynch established the firm with over 40 years of legal experience. She specializes in family law matters including divorce, child custody, and spousal support. Her practice emphasizes protecting clients' parental rights and financial interests during complex family law proceedings.
John Lynch
Attorney
John Lynch handles business law, real estate transactions, and estate planning. He assists clients with business formation, commercial leases, and property disputes. His practice includes drafting wills, trusts, and advance directives to protect clients' assets and future interests.
Questions
What areas of law does Lynch Law specialize in?
We specialize in family law, business law, real estate transactions, landlord-tenant matters, and estate planning. Our attorneys handle divorce proceedings, child custody cases, business formation, property disputes, and probate matters.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your legal needs. This allows us to understand your situation and explain your options without upfront costs.
How long has Lynch Law been in business?
Our firm has provided legal services in Traverse City for over 40 years. Deborah Lynch founded the practice, and John Lynch joined later to form our current family-owned firm.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Northern Michigan from our Traverse City office. Our service areas include Cadillac, Petoskey, and Mackinaw City for both personal and business legal matters.
Can you help with business formation and contracts?
Yes, we assist with business formation, contract drafting, and commercial lease agreements. Our services cover entity selection, partnership agreements, and dispute resolution for small to mid-sized businesses.
Do you handle real estate transactions and disputes?
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions, including title examinations, purchase agreements, and closing procedures. We also resolve property boundary disputes, zoning issues, and easement conflicts.
