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Our Government Law Group represents more than 150 Michigan cities, counties, villages and townships. We have the experience, knowledge and networking capabilities to respond to the issues confronting government entities, including zoning and real estate, labor and employment, telecommunications, environmental, ordinance enforcement, civil rights, litigation and general municipal law. Our attorneys serve on local boards or commissions and hold staff positions in state and federal government, giving them unique insights into the intricacies of government law. 1
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A recognized leader in health care law, Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton provides legal assistance and strategic advice to physicians, physician groups, hospitals, management service organizations and other health care institutions. Our attorneys provide the legal framework and strategic planning for mergers, consolidations and the purchase and sale of medical practices. We develop sophisticated compliance programs for anti-kickback and self-referral prohibitions suitable for both small and large organizations. The litigation divisions routinely represent physicians and medical organizations. We resolve corporate issues, defend malpractice claims and interface with the governmental interpretation of administrative, regulatory and statutory rules impacting the health care industry.
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Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton has a long record of representing buyers and sellers in business mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations. We cover all phases of a transaction: strategic analysis, due firms, Giarmarco, Mullinspreliminary & Horton agreements, provides personal services diligence, transaction to clients in a cost effective manner.and Our clients receive the planning, negotiation documentation, financing, best of both worlds. closing and post-closing. Our reasoned approach to each transaction avoids creating unnecessary impediments to completing deal. Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton recognizesthethat clients generally
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Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton handles hundreds of disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and Michigan Department of Treasury. We provide representation in tax cases before the United States Tax Court and the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Our tax attorneys also work closely with attorneys in our other practice areas on business transactions, estate planning, estate administration, divorce and other matters. ďż˝
GIARMARCO, MULLINS & HORTON, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors at Law Tenth Floor Columbia Center 101 West Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084-5280 (248) 457-7000 www.gmhlaw.com