From the resort community of Au Train, Michigan - some 12 miles out of Munising, I am blessed to have grown up in the Upper Peninsula, to have acquired a rich undergraduate education at Michigan State University, a law degree from Thomas Cooley Law School, and to have returned to this community to help people resolve their legal issues.

My legal career began in Munising, Michigan under the tutelage of Attorney William W. Carmody. When Attorney Carmody was appointed to Probate Judge, I opened my private law practice focusing on real estate, divorce and family law, estate planning, probate law, criminal and drunk driving defense and personal injury.

A great deal of my practice is devoted to helping people buy and sell residential and commercial real estate in Michigan, and complete the entire real estate transaction without the hefty commissions charged by brokers and agents.

As a trial attorney, I have been on both sides of the courtroom while arguing for the prosecution (plaintiff), as well as for the defense (respondent). I have argued before more than 15 different judges, experienced their diverse legal theories, and witnessed legal interpretations in practice that rendered questionable as well as honorable judgment calls.

In civil matters, such as divorce, contested real estate matters, probate issues and personal injury claims, I have extensive trial experience involving cases in many communities. I have represented people filing claims for injuries sustained from accidents, such as car accidents, snowmobile accidents and boating accidents, and represented respondents defending themselves against claims.

In criminal matters, I have represented both sides - prosecution and defense. For many of Alger County's townships, I have prosecuted misdemeanor cases involving ordinance violations. I have represented people charged with criminal offenses, won acquittals for people who were not guilty, dismissals for people who should not have been charged, and obtained fair sentences for those who pled guilty to a charge.

I am privileged to practice law - it is the thread by which the fabric of our community is bound, it helps us understand our civilization, it keeps order. The successes that Harmon Law Offices has achieved over the years has resulted because of benefits to my clients; it has also brought a great deal of self-satisfaction. The resulting profits have afforded me the opportunity to continuously give back to the community and contribute to organizations and programs, such as:

• AuTrain-Onota School Board,
• Munising Hospital Board,
• Munising Lions Club Board,
• Community Corrections Board,
• Alger Domestic Violence Coalition,
• Ducks Unlimited Chapter,
• Run for Shelter,
• Harbor House,
• Shrine Circus,
• U. P. Whitetail's, (founded Alger County Chapter), and
• Munising sports teams.

After many years of being a bachelor, I've been blessed with my beautiful wife, Rachel. We were married on February 14, 2008, and intend to start a family.

Please contact us whenever we may be of assistance for a free initial consultation with no obligation on your part. Call us toll free at 1-877-300-1259 or locally in Munising at 387-3888.