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News & Resources
Navigating the law can feel overwhelming, but the attorneys at Cunningham Dalman are here to support individuals and businesses in Holland, Zeeland, Hudsonville, Allegan, and throughout West Michigan. Whether you need trusted legal representation or are simply looking for expert legal advice, we invite you to connect with our team. This page offers valuable insights from our attorneys on a wide range of legal topics—designed to inform and empower you. Explore our articles to learn more about the legal issues that matter most to you.
Estate Planning Seminar – Nov 2025
Don’t Forget Estate Planning When Pursuing Medicaid
Estate Planning Seminar – Oct 2025
Legal Alert for Families with Cottages
What Can I Do if a Contractor Doesn’t Finish the Job or Does Poor Work?
Sixth Circuit Affirms Broad Ministerial Exception in Pulsifer v. Westshore Christian Academy
Is It Sometimes Better Not Knowing?
Why Flat Fee Agreements Are a Smart Choice for Criminal Defense
Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act: What Employers Should Know
Important Warning: LARA Imposter Scams Targeting Business Owners and Licensed Professionals
- Jeffrey K. Helder
- Ronald J. Vander Veen
- Carole D. Bos
- Bradley Glazier
- Randall S. Schipper
- Susan E. Vroegop
- Gregory J. McCoy
- P. Haans Mulder
- Vincent L. Duckworth
- Nicholas R. Dekker
- Jessica Arends
- Jennifer DeYoung
- John Fitzpatrick
- Thomas J. Hillegonds
- Robert Howard
- Lindsey J. Gorsline
- Rachel L. Hillegonds
- McKenna Bethke
- Of Counsel
- Ronald L. Dalman
- James A. Bidol
- Andrew Mulder
- Joel G. Bouwens
- Agricultural Law
- Banking & Commercial Transactions
- Bankruptcy Law - Corporate
- Bankruptcy Law - Personal
- Business & Corporate Law
- Construction Law
- Criminal Law
- Elder Law / Medicaid Planning
- Employment Law for Employees
- Employment Law for Employers
- Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
- Family Law & Divorce
- Litigation
- Municipal & Administrative Law
- Personal Injury
- Probate Law
- Real Estate & Environmental Law
- Tax Law
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The law can seem like a daunting and complex tangle. The attorneys of Cunningham Dalman are here to help. If you require legal representation or would like to seek advice from a law expert, we hope you’ll talk with someone at our firm. We also encourage you to learn more about legal issues that matter to you. On this page you will find valuable information about many different aspects of the law. We encourage you to spend some time browsing this collection of posts written by Cunningham Dalman attorneys.
Estate Planning Seminar – Nov 2025
Cunningham Dalman will be hosting an Estate Planning Seminar on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Beyond the Basics – Planning for Family, Future, and Community Learn how to build a strong estate plan, invest in education, and give back to the causes you care about. Downloadable Flyer Register now
Don’t Forget Estate Planning When Pursuing Medicaid
When a spouse or parent needs care in a nursing home, the cost ($12,000-$15,000/month) can become an all-consuming focus. This is very understandable because this cost can be devastating for the spouse who is healthy and expects to live many years yet, or the family who is financially stepping in to help the loved one
Estate Planning Seminar – Oct 2025
Cunningham Dalman will be hosting an Estate Planning Seminar on Monday, October 13, 2025 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Beyond the Basics – Planning for Family, Future, and Community Learn how to build a strong estate plan, invest in education, and give back to the causes you care about. Downloadable Flyer Register now
Legal Alert for Families with Cottages
Planning to pass a cottage to the next generation is complicated. Sometimes it’s tempting to take the easy path and just leave it to them to deal with. Until a recent law was passed, the next generation didn’t have many viable options other than to work through their differences, or if they couldn’t, to sell
What Can I Do if a Contractor Doesn’t Finish the Job or Does Poor Work?
A lawyer’s guide—plain and simple You hired a contractor. You expected the job to be done right. Instead, you’re staring at unfinished drywall, a leaky roof, or a giant hole where your kitchen used to be. Now what? As a lawyer, I often get calls from frustrated homeowners asking, “What are my rights?” or “Can
Sixth Circuit Affirms Broad Ministerial Exception in Pulsifer v. Westshore Christian Academy
Cunningham Dalman secured a big win for one of its clients in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Aaron Pulsifer v. Westshore Christian Academy, No. 24‑2092 (6th Cir. July 9, 2025) The Sixth Circuit upheld dismissal of racial and sex discrimination claims brought by a former Dean/Assistant Principal whose duties included both administrative and explicitly religious functions. Link to
Is It Sometimes Better Not Knowing?
Is it ever better for someone to not know about something that’ll benefit them? In some cases, that’s true and it’s the idea of a silent or undisclosed trust. The Michigan Legislature has adopted a statute that allows a trust to be created which won’t be disclosed to the beneficiary. The law allows a trustee
Why Flat Fee Agreements Are a Smart Choice for Criminal Defense
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Michigan, the uncertainty ahead can feel daunting—especially when it comes to legal costs. At Cunningham Dalman, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality legal representation without the stress of unpredictable billing. That’s why we offer flat fee agreements for criminal defense cases. What Is a Flat
Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act: What Employers Should Know
As of today, Friday, February 21, 2025, Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) is scheduled to take effect. Guidance on the Act as currently written is available on the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Wage and Hour Division’s website. However, both the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate have proposed amendments
Important Warning: LARA Imposter Scams Targeting Business Owners and Licensed Professionals
Business owners and licensed professionals across Michigan are being targeted by a wave of scams involving individuals impersonating the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and other government officials. These scams often come in the form of alarming calls, emails, or messages threatening to suspend your professional license unless immediate action is taken.
- Jeffrey K. Helder
- Ronald J. Vander Veen
- Carole D. Bos
- Bradley Glazier
- Randall S. Schipper
- Susan E. Vroegop
- Gregory J. McCoy
- P. Haans Mulder
- Vincent L. Duckworth
- Nicholas R. Dekker
- Jessica Arends
- Jennifer DeYoung
- John Fitzpatrick
- Thomas J. Hillegonds
- Robert Howard
- Lindsey J. Gorsline
- Rachel L. Hillegonds
- McKenna Bethke
- Of Counsel
- Ronald L. Dalman
- James A. Bidol
- Andrew Mulder
- Joel G. Bouwens
- Agricultural Law
- Banking & Commercial Transactions
- Bankruptcy Law - Corporate
- Bankruptcy Law - Personal
- Business & Corporate Law
- Construction Law
- Criminal Law
- Elder Law / Medicaid Planning
- Employment Law for Employees
- Employment Law for Employers
- Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
- Family Law & Divorce
- Litigation
- Municipal & Administrative Law
- Personal Injury
- Probate Law
- Real Estate & Environmental Law
- Tax Law
Recent Posts
Upcoming Events
Contact
