Public Speaking Available

Distributed as a free service to the public

The law firm of Nichols & Eberth, P.C. provides experienced attorneys to speak to groups of all sizes and natures on the topics described below and others. There is no charge for this service. Each presentation lasts about one hour* and includes many handouts and informational brochures. To set up a presentation, please contact our public speaker coordinator, Ms. Kellie A. Strauss, at (313) 561-5700.

DIVORCE

A step by step discussion of the divorce process which includes the issues which typically need to be resolved before a divorce can become "final" such as alimony, child custody, child support, visitation, division of assets and liabilities including pensions and personal protection orders.

WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATE PLANNING

Includes a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of wills, trusts and other testamentary documents. Each person who attends is encouraged and is helped to write his or her own "Living Will" on the spot, which he or she can take with them when they leave.

PROBATE

An explanation of the probate process including the opening of an estate in probate court, the appointment of a personal representative, the duties and responsibilities of a personal representative, the filing of an inventory and annual accounts, and more.

REAL ESTATE

A discussion of Michigan Seller's Disclosure Act, Offers to Purchase, Title Insurance, City Inspections, Certificates of Occupancy, Notes, Mortgages, Land Contracts, Transfer Taxes, Proration of Taxes, Condominiums, Closing Statements and Deeds.

AUTOMOBILE NEGLIGENCE

An explanation of the benefits available to a person injured in an automobile accident and when that person is entitled to sue the driver and the owner of the vehicle, which caused the injury.

BUSINESS INCORPORATION

This presentation includes a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorships, partnerships, "C" corporations, subchapter "S" corporations and limited liability companies.

BUSINESS IMMIGRATION

This presentation includes a discussion on how best to transfer key employees to the United States and various options available to multi-national corporations. Seminar includes strategic planning as well as advice on I-9 compliance in the workforce.

DIVORCE MEDIATION

An alternative to fighting in Court and a way of obtaining a divorce with dignity. This provides an explanation of how the mediation process is used to reach an amicable resolution of such issues as alimony, child custody visitation, child support and the division of assets and liabilities including pensions.

A DIVORCE ATTORNEY'S ADVICE ON HOW NOT TO GET DIVORCED

This very popular presentation includes many excerpts from movies which are used to demonstrate such concepts as "What Love Is and What Love Is Not" and what the typical needs that males and females have from a relationship. The full presentation takes about two hours.