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Monaghan Loprete McDonald

Criminal Defense
Cum laude graduate of the Vermont Law School, her practice concentrates on all aspects of municipal law and civil and commercial litigation. After law school, she served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the New Hampshire Superior Court, where she performed extensive research, writing and critical analysis on questions of substantive and procedural law, as well as assisting in the preparation of judicial decisions in civil, equity, juvenile and criminal matters. Prior to joining the Monaghan firm, Ms. Miller was an associate attorney for a New Hampshire law firm that represented over fifty municipalities throughout New Hampshire as either general or special counsel. Ms. Miller represented municipalities in all areas of municipal law including: planning and zoning regulation and enforcement; municipal contracts; property tax assessment and abatement; elections; education law; public employment practices; environmental and conservation regulation; building and construction; freedom of information issues; right to know laws; and local law enforcement.

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Phone: (248) 642-5770

Address: 40700 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Website: https://monaghanpc.com

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Monaghan Loprete McDonald

Criminal Defense
Cum laude graduate of the Vermont Law School, her practice concentrates on all aspects of municipal law and civil and commercial litigation. After law school, she served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the New Hampshire Superior Court, where she performed extensive research, writing and critical analysis on questions of substantive and procedural law, as well as assisting in the preparation of judicial decisions in civil, equity, juvenile and criminal matters. Prior to joining the Monaghan firm, Ms. Miller was an associate attorney for a New Hampshire law firm that represented over fifty municipalities throughout New Hampshire as either general or special counsel. Ms. Miller represented municipalities in all areas of municipal law including: planning and zoning regulation and enforcement; municipal contracts; property tax assessment and abatement; elections; education law; public employment practices; environmental and conservation regulation; building and construction; freedom of information issues; right to know laws; and local law enforcement.
Misdemeanors
In law school, he participated in the Criminal Trial Clinic and represented indigent misdemeanor defendant’s pro bono in 52nd district court in Detroit In college, Michael studied abroad in Berlin, Germany, focusing on German urban land use issues through examining several functions of agriculture and horticulture in Berlin including ecological functions and conservation of resources through recycling of waste.

Business and Corporate Law

Corporate Law
Monaghan P.C. represents numerous shareholders in corporations ranging from small, family-owned corporations to large privately held corporations. There are many issues that may arise between shareholders, including freeze-outs, option disputes, breach of shareholder agreement issues, non-compete issues, and other matters. We have the experience and the resources necessary to fully analyze the issues that may exist within your organization and determine the proper course of action for your situation.
Mergers and Acquisitions
The Michigan business lawyers at Monaghan P.C. focus on helping companies plan, implement, and execute their merger and acquisition plans and objectives. Our goal is to deliver effective and efficient solutions, while working proactively with clients to protect their interests. We offer expertise, experience, practicality, and responsiveness.
Business Formation
Monaghan P.C. is a firm focused on meeting the challenges that face both emerging growth companies as well as the traditional business community. Our attorneys drive growth by offering our business clients support and expertise in business formation, finance and capitalization, mergers and acquisitions, business development strategies, complex contract negotiations, and litigation. We can serve as your trusted outside counsel for all of the operational and strategic needs of your business.
Business Disputes
Contract disputes: When the terms of a contract are breached or otherwise disputed, the issue may be negotiated between the two parties or litigated in court to reach a resolution. Our knowledgeable lawyers can effectively and aggressively articulate our clients’ positions prior to litigation and in court before a judge or jury when necessary.
Business Transactions
The firm has extensive experience representing clients in business transactions including workout agreements, vendor contract drafting and negotiations, buy-sell agreements, shareholder agreements, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and various real estate, tax, and contract matters. The firm’s attorneys advise clients on legal and business strategy issues, financing and governance issues and rendering legal opinions on matters of specific inquiry.
Limited Liability Companies
Ron J. Zadora practices in the estate and business planning areas, including estate planning for high net worth clients and formation and on-going legal services for various business entities, as well as closely held corporations and limited liability companies. Ron represents doctors, dentists, and other professionals along with business owners in personal estate planning and succession business planning, including buy-sell agreements and eventual sale of the business. His services also include drafting and reviewing employment agreements as well as real estate documents, including residential and commercial purchase agreements. Ron also provides legal services in probate and trust administration matters, including post-mortem planning.
Trade Secrets
Intellectual Property

Wrongful Termination
Monaghan, P.C. represents employers and employees in all areas of employment law. Monaghan lawyers have the expertise, understanding, and experience to represent your interests in a wide range of employment law issues including employee discipline, employment termination, negotiating employment agreements for both individuals and the company, and defending your business against claims of employment discrimination, wrongful termination and breach of contract. Our labor lawyers will seek to achieve the best possible resolution on your behalf in both state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.
Employment Discrimination
Mr. Stevens also represents businesses and individual clients in connection with commercial and residential real estate matters including land acquisitions, leasing of real estate such as office buildings, industrial buildings and warehouses, and land development. Mr. Stevens advises clients in a wide range of employment law issues including employment termination, negotiating employment agreements for both the individual and the company, and assisting closely held businesses in defending claims of employment discrimination, wrongful termination and breach of contract.
Employment Contract
We also help our clients in preparing employment contacts, policies and procedures, manuals, and agreements. Employment contracts cover a wide range of issues including, among other things, the terms of employment, wages, period of employment, and termination. These documents can also protect the intellectual property, trade secrets, and other important assets of the business. Having the proper employment documents in place can protect the employer from litigation and prevent misunderstandings and misinterpretation of company policies, and employee expectations and benefit policies. In short, it is a best practice for your business.
Employment Litigation
Susan M. Strunk’s practice areas include: estate planning and administration; real estate law, specializing in property acquisition, purchase agreements, zoning permits, title issues, and eminent domain; business law, including contracts and employment issues; education law; and general civil litigation.
Non-compete Agreement
We help business clients select the type of organizational entity under which to operate. Our legal services include preparing all agreements, advising on financing and funding for business operations, and handling the sale and purchase of a business, employee relations, non-compete agreements and dissolution.
Sexual Harassment
Monaghan, P.C. also represents employees who have legitimate claims related to hostile work environments, sexual harassment, wage law, confidentiality agreements, and non-compete agreements. Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms and at Monaghan, P.C. we will make every effort to stand up for the rights of our clients. We thoroughly review your situation to determine if any laws have been broken. No one should be forced to choose between the dignity of work and your own dignity. With decades of experience, we stand-up for the rights of individuals and businesses in employment law matters.

Real Estate Litigation
Construction Litigation
Construction law matters can be complicated and involve detailed terms and specifications that govern construction cases. Many contracts may be involved, so a knowledgeable lawyer who has an extensive understanding of construction laws and contracts can be an asset to your construction project or construction case.
Real Estate Transactions
The firm’s attorneys analyze and evaluating various reports and appraisals relating to real estate valuation, acquisition, development, and environmental remediation costs. We regularly advise public entities on matters involving real property interests, including granting easements and licenses. The firm has represented the Wayne County Airport Authority on many real estate transactions including completion of FAA land releases and real estate transactions involving the Authority, the County of Wayne, the Detroit Edison DTE Electric Company, and the City of Romulus. We also served as outside counsel for the acquisition and condemnation of easements for the Airport’s force main deicing project. We have also represented Bishop Airport Authority and Capital Region Airport Authority and other county and municipal airport sponsors in land and avigation easement acquisition matters.
Eminent Domain
Monaghan P.C. attorneys have specialized in the area of condemnation law and eminent domain for public infrastructure projects for over 50 years. The firm’s lawyers have led land acquisition projects, and filed condemnation cases for public projects that include airports, avigation easements, public buildings, roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure projects.
Land Use and Zoning
Land use law is one of the most dynamic aspects of property law because it is a union between long standing property law concepts and ever-changing public law and public policy considerations. Local governments rightly consider the emerging needs of communities when changing and evaluating land use policies and zoning laws, but these policies must be balanced with a property owner’s right to develop the highest and best use of their land.

Medicaid Planning

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
Failure to plan for your estate, regardless of your wealth, can have serious consequences on your loved ones. Monaghan P.C. is a law firm that has more than a century of experience representing individuals in all of their estate planning needs, including the transfer of family assets from generation to generation.
Wills
Trusts
We also handle the probate administration of decedents’ estates and the utilization of probate avoidance alternatives, such as revocable and irrevocable trusts and family partnerships. We are frequently brought in as counsel by major corporate fiduciaries in litigation and special asset problem estates and trusts.
Power of Attorney
Probate
Contact Ronald J. Zador at rzadora@monaghanpc.com or 248.283.6642 or Susan M. Strunk at 248.283.6639 to discuss your trust and estate or probate law issues.

Tax Law
The real estate attorneys at Monaghan, P.C. have expertise in ad valorem property taxation and tax appeals in Michigan. We represent clients throughout the property tax appeal process from the March Board of Review to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. We provide a wide variety of real estate and property taxation services to clients throughout the Metro Detroit area. Monaghan, P.C. represents both municipalities and taxpayers, carefully avoiding any potential conflict of interest in property tax appeals. For all clients, a quick response to every development, every question, and every need is the rule. We emphasize communication and negotiation in resolving conflicts, including property valuation disputes if possible. However, we also realize that litigation is sometimes the only practical means of protecting our clients’ interests and achieving the results desired.

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