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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

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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...
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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.

Why Certify Your Minority Owned Business?

While there are many reasons to have your business certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (“MBE”), the biggest benefit your company may gain is access to new accounts. Top companies in America have made it a priority to purchase goods and services from a diverse array of companies. In doing so, many of these businesses

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Having a Registered Trademark is Important to Selling a Business

It is rare that I see a buyer acquiring a business to just maintain that company’s current sales or market share. Arguably, by their nature, buyers want to purchase a business because of the potential it has to grow in some way (and gaining a larger geographic footprint is one of those main reasons). If

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Summer Dreams

The snow and ice are gone, temperatures are creeping toward 70°, and school is nearly out. It’s time to start thinking about the cottage. Dreaming of putting the boat in the water. Or lounging with a good book on the beach. Or dreading the disputes with the neighbors over whose beach it is anyway and

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Medicaid: Contracts Required for Family Caretakers

I am impressed by the amount of families that have provided care to an aging family member in their own home. Although it takes a ton of time and coordination, these families have delayed the need for their aging loved one to leave home and seek assisted living or skilled nursing care. This is very

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Tips for Selling or Buying a Business

With a strong economy, there’s a lot of activity with selling and buying businesses. Sellers and buyers need to be aware of a number of different issues. A list of the top five I’m seeing lately are: 1. The seller and buyer should each designate someone to “quarterback” the process. This person needs to have

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Safely Passing IRAs to Your Loved Ones

Mr. Baby Boomer worked hard his entire life and faithfully maxed out annual contributions to his individual retirement account (IRA). When he passed away, his daughter was devastated by the loss of her father, but thankful to inherit his IRA. Although her father didn’t know, she and her husband were going through major financial stress

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Getting Started on Family Businesses Succession

I recently attended a forum for the Family Business Alliance and heard a startling fact about family businesses that is also apparently true in our area. 80% of local family businesses want to transition to the next generation. But, only 20% have a succession plan. This is problematic and in particular when family businesses make

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Is your Summary Plan Description up to date?

Employers that sponsor health insurance plans for its employees, even those plans largely managed through an insurance company, are required to provide detailed information regarding the plan and rights under the law to employees. The Department of Labor, the agency responsible for enforcing ERISA, can impose large fines for failing to provide updated employee benefit

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Light It Up Blue!

Beginning April 2, 2015, Cunningham Dalman, P.C. will “Light It Up Blue” in celebration of World Autism Awareness Day! We will be joining iconic landmarks, hotels, sporting venues, concert halls, museums, schools, universities, bridges, retail stores, and thousands of homes around the world in this important celebration. In case you are unaware, here are some

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