Divorce

The experienced attorneys and staff at Brianna T. Scott & Associates PLLC realize how difficult dealing with divorce matters can be. The decision to divorce can be a stressful time for parents and children alike. It is a very emotional, troubling and time consuming matter in ones life. Divorce is likely to be one of the most painful and life changing experiences you will encounter and the results can affect you and your children for many years to come.  The attorneys and staff at this office are committed to making this difficult process as easy to deal with as possible. Your choice in selecting a divorce attorney, who will represent you in this key moment, will have a massive impact on how your case is handled and how your life is sculpted afterwards. We work extremely hard to keep this difficult process civil and to shelter your children from as much of the negative facets as possible. We believe that you can at least avoid the high cost of litigation for divorcees.  We will do everything possible to wrap up your case in a timely, yet efficient, manner avoiding delays that cause unnecessary legal fees. When your case cannot be easily solved, we will litigate and use all of our available resources to fight for what you want within the purview of the law.

Brianna T. Scott & Associates PLLC has thorough, attentive attorneys, on your side, who have no fear of the court room and who regularly win cases against the best in the business at Trial. Unlike many attorneys who have part-time employees, we have an expert staff available all day to assist you and provide you with immediate service.

Call the office today to schedule a free consultation and learn what you can do to be ready to either file or defend against a divorce or separate maintenance action.

NOTE: This website is not intended to be, nor should it be, used as a substitute for independent legal counsel, nor does reading it create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and the attorney. It is for general informational purposes only. Consult with one of our attorneys for a free evaluation of how these issues impact your personal situation.

Family Law

The attorneys and staff at Brianna T. Scott & Associates PLLC have many years of combined experience in the many areas of family law. We have helped thousands of families resolve their legal matters! We are here to assist andprovide useful information and services to parents, grandparents, spouses, children and unmarried couples. Here you will find in-depth legal information on a number of common family law issues -- including divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, paternity,  step-parent adoption, grandparent visitation, probate issues, post-judgment enforcement/modification and more.Our friendly, knowledgeable staff and attorneys will provide you with an appropriate and timely resolution to your family law problem(s). Please contact the office today to schedule a free initial consultation.

NOTE: This website is not intended to be, nor should it be, used as a substitute for independent legal counsel, nor does reading it create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and the attorney. It is for general informational purposes only. Consult with one of our attorneys for a free evaluation of how these issues impact your personal situation.

General Civil Litigation

Unlike criminal prosecution, civil action is a lawsuit brought to court in order to receive damages or to recover a right. Civil litigation usually involves disputes of private law issues between individuals, businesses or non-profit organizations. At the same time, civil litigations can entail public law issues.

A civil litigation lawsuit is started as soon as the plaintiff files a written complaint. The defendant will then respond and deliver a written “answer” to the complaint in order to make any kind of plea.

After the answer is filed the parties engage in the “discovery” process. At this point the parties will learn about all the facts involved in the case in order to prepare the trial. The discovery process includes witness questioning and answering, the exchange of documents, as well as written questions, known as “Interrogatories" or "Request for Admissions".

Whether you are entering the civil litigation lawsuit as the plaintiff or the defendant, it is important to have a qualified and specialized civil litigation lawyer by your side. Our attorneys possess the following skills and knowledge which are essential for litigation.  They include:

• Knowledge of substantive and procedural law
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Analytical and logical reasoning abilities
• Ability to synthesize complex legal and factual materials
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of legal research techniques and software
• Client development skills
• Negotiation skills

Let Brianna T. Scott & Associates, PLLC assist you and Proceed With Confidence in your case.

NOTE: This website is not intended to be, nor should it be, used as a substitute for independent legal counsel, nor does reading it create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and the attorney. It is for general informational purposes only. Consult with one of our attorneys for a free evaluation of how these issues impact your personal situation.

Business Law

In civil matters, we work tenaciously to make sure legal matters are taken care of right the first time, saving our clients time and money down the road. Our business and commercial law attorneys are there to help you get your business up and running properly, handling matters in entity formation and filings with the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth and Internal Revenue Service, the Internal Revenue Service and other licensing and regulating bureaus. If you are an established business and need to initiate litigation to enforce your rights or if you business is being sued, we have the litigation experience to assist you every step of the way.

Our attorneys become your trusted advisers, partnering with you for the life of your business and deeply committed to your success. Benefit from our ability to deliver innovative solutions, adept business guidance and aggressive advocacy to help you achieve your goals now and long-term.

NOTE: This website is not intended to be, nor should it be, used as a substitute for independent legal counsel, nor does reading it create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and the attorney. It is for general informational purposes only. Consult with one of our attorneys for a free evaluation of how these issues impact your personal situation.

Real Estate Law

Our experienced real estate attorneys are there to help you with financing, title work, land use issues, and boundary disputes, in addition to assisting in our client in obtaining construction liens, perfecting those liens and enforcing lien rights in court

Our Attorneys can handle all legal issues and challenges relating to real estate transactions, including:

• - The preparation of closing documents and deeds, including warranty deeds, deeds of trusts,
•    promissory notes, contract for deeds, real estate trusts and purchase agreements
• - Attend closings
• - Draft and review buy-sell agreements for individuals and for restaurants and other businesses
• - Drafting deeds and contracts for deeds
• - Assist businesses in acquiring property and in negotiating leases
• - Assist individuals with legal aspects of real estate investing
• - Assist companies in locating property, assessing values, locating mortgage companies, arranging
•   financing and facilitating contracts

We work with both sellers and buyers, and are skilled in protecting your property, protecting your interests and simplifying the real estate transaction process. For more information, contact our office.

NOTE: This website is not intended to be, nor should it be, used as a substitute for independent legal counsel, nor does reading it create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and the attorney. It is for general informational purposes only. Consult with one of our attorneys for a free evaluation of how these issues impact your personal situation.

Landlord/Tenant Matters

Let Brianna T. Scott & Associates, PLLC assist you in handling all Landlord/Tenant Summary Proceedings so that you have the legal edge you need to recover (as a Landlord) or maintain (as a Tenant) possession of your leased property. Brianna T. Scott has over 15 years of legal experience in this area and handles the legal filings and court appearances of large apartment complexes and everyday landlords alike.  As well, we are very experienced in defending tenants in eviction hearings due to our expertise in this area of the law.  Please contact us and allow us to take the burden of handling your landlord/tenant matters efficiently and effectively.

NOTE: This website is not intended to be, nor should it be, used as a substitute for independent legal counsel, nor does reading it create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and the attorney. It is for general informational purposes only. Consult with one of our attorneys for a free evaluation of how these issues impact your personal situation.

Criminal

Brianna T. Scott's experience as prosecuting attorney makes her uniquely qualified to defend clients who have been accused of OWI/DWI/DUI, felony and misdemeanor charges, drug possession and manufacture, white collar crimes, and juvenile delinquency. Because she has been a prosecutor, she understands how to find weaknesses with investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies, allowing us to build a strong defense strategy to get charges reduced or dropped. She has been very successful in both jury and non-jury cases.

During and after an arraignment, there are many decisions to be made, and it is best to speak with a qualified lawyer. In many circumstances, a lawyer may be able to work out a plea bargain  A plea bargain is, in essence, a compromise. Usually, someone will plead guilty to a lesser crime, and the prosecutor will recommend a lesser sentence to the judge. If a guilty plea is not entered, then the case may go to trial, either in the form of a bench trial or a trial by a jury. Plea bargains may be negotiated and entered until the very end of a trial. Before and during a trial, a criminal defense lawyer will formulate a defense, collect evidence, hire investigators, hire expert witnesses, and prepare for testimony and examination, or questioning. It is possible that a trial will end in a guilty verdict and, thus, sentencing. That is hardly anyone’s desired outcome. That is precisely why it makes sense to work with an experienced attorney. Brianna T. Scott is uniquely qualified to represent those charged with a crime in court. She works to get her cases dismissed, arrange a plea bargain to lessen or eliminate one’s sentence and criminal record and to offer strong representation at trial. 

NOTE: This website is not intended to be, nor should it be, used as a substitute for independent legal counsel, nor does reading it create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and the attorney. It is for general informational purposes only. Consult with one of our attorneys for a free evaluation of how these issues impact your personal situation.

Social Security Disability

Our firm has experienced Social Security Disability attorneys who will assist you in obtaining the proper medical documentation to support your condition, prepare you for the appeal hearing and represent you in the appeal process.

Are you suffering from a serious and debilitating illness or injury that is preventing you from being able to work? Are you confused about the process of filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits? You are not alone. If you find yourself in this situation, do not despair. Our lawyers can help. We have experience in representing disabled claimants throughout the West Michigan area at all levels of the Social Security Disability claims process, and we can help you.

An Experienced Attorney Can Make the Difference in Your Claim

Establishing the validity of your claim can be time-consuming and the guidelines confusing. SSA forms can be misleading and incomplete. It is essential that the medical professionals associated with your case are supportive during the process and provide the documentation that is necessary to assist you in proving your claim for SSDI or SSI benefits. Based on our familiarity with the process, our lawyers will be able to facilitate the vital cooperation and support you will need from your medical providers.

Did you know that at some SSDI-SSI firms, your case isn't even handled by a lawyer? It's true — the law allows non-attorney representatives to present your claim at Social Security's Office of Hearings Operations. You need to carefully consider whether they'll be effective in winning your benefits. After all, whether you'll have monthly income to survive on will depend on their knowledge and skill.

On the other hand, when an experienced Social Security Disability and SSI lawyer handles your case from start to finish, you get a professional who's had years of rigorous law school training in analyzing cases, constructing winning arguments and writing persuasively. All of this is important in winning disability benefits for you.

That's the difference at Brianna T. Scott & Associates, PLLC. All the legal memorandum done on your case is done by attorney Brianna T. Scott herself. From your initial visit through your hearing before an administrative law judge, Brianna T. Scott is with you every step of the way. That means you get superior representation and a better opportunity for a successful outcome.

We want to be the attorneys who help you win your disability claim. Even if your claim has been denied, our attorneys can help. Contact us today! We work on a contingency-fee basis - that means no money up front and no hourly fees. Our fees must be approved by the Social Security Administration (SSA). We file our fee agreement with the SSA in every case.

NOTE: This website is not intended to be, nor should it be, used as a substitute for independent legal counsel, nor does reading it create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and the attorney. It is for general informational purposes only. Consult with one of our attorneys for a free evaluation of how these issues impact your personal situation.